Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association, Inc.: 50th Annual W.W.O.A. Conference

VOL.
217, SEPTEMBER 2016
WISCONSIN WASTEWATER OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.
Aerial view of La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant
50th Annual W.W.O.A. Conference

October 11-14, 2016
La Crosse Center
Host: La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant
Inside This Issue… 2015 - 2016
W.W.O.A. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
• President’s message / Page 3 Lyle Lutz Jeff Simpson
President Director (17)
• La Crosse WWTP welcomes you / Page 4 Plover WWTP Crane Engineering
• WEF Fellows annouced / Page 15 4496 Coolidge Ave 700 Ford Street, PO Box 38
• LMD May meeting minutes / Page 16 PO Box 37 Kimberly WI 54136
• WWOA seeks Board nominations / Page 16 Plover, IW 54467 Work: 920-733-4425
• Southern district May meeting minutes / Page 17 Work: 715-345-5259 Fax: 920-733-0211
• Xylem Pewaukee branch needs help / Page 18 Fax: 715-345-5253 Cell: 920-716-3323
[email protected] j.simpson@
• Central district August meeting / Page 20 craneengineering.net
• 50th Annual Conference / Page 21 Sharon Thieszen
• 50th Annual Conference T-shirts / Page 23 President Elect Jeff Smudde
• Conference at a glance / Page 24 Sheboygan Regional WWTP Director (17)
• WWOA golf outing registration / Page 25 3333 Lakeshore Drive Watershed Programs
Sheboygan, WI 53081 Manager
• WWOA bicycle ride registration / Page 26
Work: 920-459-3464 NEW Water (GBMSD)
• WWOA sporting clays registration / Page 27 Fax: 920-459-3463 2231 N Quincy St.
• Pre-conference workshop / Page 28 sharon.thieszen@ Green Bay, WI 54302
• Program schedule / Page 29 sheboyganwwtp.com Work: 920-438-1071
• Conference registration / Page 32 Fax: 920-432-4302
• CEC procedures / Page 35 Jeff Bratz Cell: 920-606-7831
Vice President [email protected]
• Hall layouts / Page 36 Western Racine
• Housing info / Page 38 2717 Sunnyside Dr. Kris August
• Southeast district minutes / Page 40 Kansasville, WI 53139 Director (17)
• Environmental engineering seminars / Page 42 Work: 262-534-6237 General Manager Utilities
• Local utilities recognized / Page 43 Cell: 262-206-1323 City of Kiel
• North Central June minutes / Page 44 [email protected] 621 6th Street, PO Box 98
Kiel, WI 53042
• Oyler joins Enviro-Care / Page 47 Kelly Zimmer Work (ext 105): 920-894-2909
• Alternative strategies for phosphorus / Page 47 Past President Cell: 920-286-0735
• LMD August meeting minutes / Page 49 MSA Professional Services [email protected]
1230 South Boulevard
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Cell: 608-963-7385 Karen Harter
[email protected] WWOA
The Clarifier is the publication of the Executive Secretary
Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’ Association Don Lintner PO Box 451
and is intended to inform and educate Director (16) Baraboo, WI 53913-0451
the membership on issues related to the Water/Wastewater Foreman Phone: 608-355-3081
treatment and control of wastewater. The New Holstein Utilities Fax: 608-355-3082
Clarifier is produced five (5) times each 2110 Washington St. [email protected]
New Holstein, WI 53061
year: February, April, June, September, and
Work: 920-898-5776
December. All members are encouraged to Fax: 920-898-5879 Clarifier Staff
contribute to the mission of the Clarifier. Cell: 920-418-3869 Jon Butt 414-755-1149
[email protected] [email protected]
The Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’
Jim Johnson Ron Dickrell 715-387-1464
Association is a non-profit organization
Director (16) cell: 715-897-2863
dedicated to educating, informing, and [email protected]
Branch Manager-Pewaukee
advancing the wastewater profession.
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President’s Message: Short ride but priceless experiences…

Just as it seems I’ve become adjusted to leading on the
Board of Directors as President through the direction of
some recent (and in my eyes greatest) Presidents, the time is
nearing to once again pass the reigns over to another great
leader, Sharon Thieszen at the 50th annual conference this
October! Like all the great Presidents of the past, I have to
say that the time serving on the Board almost seems like
a blink of the eye now. Countless memories and so many
friends acquired are just a couple of the highlights that
have happened while having the honor to be involved in
moving this organization forward in the few years involved
on the board. I think about just some of the things that
have happened in my terms on the Board, and how in the
bigger picture they are just a blip in the evolving of the
organization heading into the 50th conference. While I have
not nearly been able to accomplish my goal of getting out to
all the regions, the few meetings I did make were excellent
as usual. There are so many things that being involved in
this organization provides. From training opportunities to
networking to leadership opportunities, this organization
offers a diverse array of specialties within the entire
Wastewater industry. I encourage everyone to think about
their membership status and maybe becoming involved in
your region or even possibly stepping up and running of
the ranks on the WWOA Board of Directors! Don’t discard
the notion if time is your only setback. I can guarantee
that everyone on the board deals with conflicts of work and
personal scheduling, but that is why there are others on the
board for support, advice, and helping in any way they can.
It really is a group effort all the way through! Thank you to
those involved on the Board from my start, you really have
commemorative 50th anniversary polo that will be available
been more like family than a governing body!
to pick upon check in at the conference!
I hope everyone is excited and making plans to head on
Last but not least, enjoy the remaining Wisconsin summer
over to La Crosse in October! The conference is all set and
as we head into the cool and scenery change of the fall
arrangements finalized for the 50th Annual Conference
season. It won’t be long and soon it will be snowing
the 18th-21st of October. Jeff Bratz has put together the
- hopefully a lot! Did I ever mention that I really like
best of the best for a special Keynote address, technical
winter and the snow?! Okay, I do like baseball season
sessions, and entertainment after the awards banquet! A
too, so winter can wait a little and let’s hope the Twins and
new high number of vendors will fill the exhibit hall and I
Brewers can make the final months look like they can be
want to send a big “thank you “ out in advance to all them
competitive! I really hope everyone has enjoyed reading
for your support to the organization and the industry!
and learning a little about me through these Presidents
Another heads up to all attendees is that we will be giving
articles! Here’s to the next 50 years of conferences! I hope
away two HD Televisions this year; one at the business
everyone stays in touch and I’m looking to stay involved and
meeting and one at the farewell breakfast on Friday. You
share my experiences as much as I can in the future!
will be required to be present to win so plan your stay and
register accordingly! Local arrangements are still available
Sincerely,
near the La Crosse center so make your reservations and
Lyle Lutz (aka: Prez L)
register for the conference. Don’t forget to pre-order your
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City of La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant

Welcome to the City of La Crosse for the WWOA Annual Although the La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2016
Conference! The City and all of us serving the La Crosse is a modern facility, reminders of past generations remain.
Sanitary Sewer Utility are pleased to have the privilege of If you look closely you’ll notice the two, rectangular,
hosting the WWOA organization as we celebrate its 50th primary clarifiers and two of the plant’s four anaerobic
Anniversary. digesters, which are fully-functional remnants of the original
wastewater plant. The ornate, main entrance into the office
And welcome to the City’s wastewater treatment area (check out the vaulted ceiling in the hallway) is part of
plant……….. the original building; the conference/meeting room with its
La Crosse was founded as a City in 1842. The first sewers beautiful cabinets and woodwork was the lab in 1936. With
in La Crosse were installed in the 1880s and, like most all of its features from the original facility, generations of
other collection systems of that era, emptied directly into upgrades and renovations, combined with new equipment
the Black and Mississippi Rivers. La Crosse’s first treatment and technology, the La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant
plant was built in 1936, on the same site as the current is well-maintained and efficiently operated, which results in
facility, and provided primary treatment and disinfection. excellent performance and effluent quality.
The primary plant was later expanded in 1958. Finally,
in 1972, the City commissioned and completed a major
project to double primary treatment capacity and add Some general information…………
secondary treatment capability, for the total cost (in 1972 Wastewater flows to the plant through just over 200 miles of
dollars) of $3.8 million. In those days, 80% Federal and separated sanitary sewer and 26 lift stations, all of which are
State grants covered a large portion of that construction operated and maintained by the Utility. La Crosse serves as
total. a regional facility so, in addition to flow from properties
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within the City, the existing plant provides sewer service

under contract with several other entities, including:
 the City of Onalaska;
 the Town of Campbell;
 the Town of Shelby Sanitary District #2; and
 the City of La Crescent, MN.
All told, considering the current population of La Crosse

at about 51,000, the regional wastewater plant provides
treatment service to an estimated 85,000 – 90,000 people.
The City’s wastewater facility currently has excess treatment

capacity. On the basis of flow, as compared to a hydraulic
design capacity of 20 MGD, current (2015) flow averages
about 11 MGD. Similarly, the annual average BOD loading WWTP-IP flow schmatics
to the plant is approximately 65% of current design capacity. the plant during the conference!), what follows is general
information to describe the plant and highlight some of the
The Isle La Plume Wastewater Plant………. more interesting aspects of the system.
…..is generally a conventional, activated sludge treatment
process. The following flow diagram shows the various On the liquid side……
plant processes as the facility exists today. All flow must be pumped twice to complete its journey
to the Mississippi River. Sewage is pumped initially after
Without going into painful detail to describe every step screening and a second time following primary clarification.
of the system (if we did that, no one would want to tour continued on page 8
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The plant HEADWORKS utilizes a Huber fine screen and service; usually only two units are in operation. The
dual PISTA grit system to remove solids ahead of primary “newest” primary clarifiers were installed in 1972 but
and secondary treatment processes. Screened materials all units have been fully rehabilitated to almost-like-new
are hauled and disposed at the La Crosse County Landfill. condition.
Washed grit is also transported to the landfill where it is re-
used as daily cover material. The design of the original secondary treatment process
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Huber fine screen Huber dual PISTA grit system

continued from page 8 efficiency with an aeration network utilizing membrane-type

included two, separate, aerated flow trains and a coarse- diffusers.
bubble air diffusion system; the system was upgraded to
implement fine-bubble diffusion in the 1980s. In the early-
1990s, working directly with Dr. Cliff Randall, plant staff
installed an initial BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENT REMOVAL
system to pilot the BNR process. The BNR system as it
exists today was installed in the late-1990s, based on data
provided by the initial system.
In 2012, a project was completed to install high-speed,

high-efficiency turbine blowers and enhance D.O. transfer
Secondary clarifiers
Four SECONDARY CLARIFIERS are currently available for
service with one unit typically not in operation. Similar to
the primary tanks, all secondary clarifiers have been fully
rehabilitated to almost-like-new condition.
Seasonal disinfection is required. In 1991, the City made

the decision to go away a chorine-gas disinfection system, in
favor of relatively new (at least at that time) ultraviolet
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TSS and Ammonia and include alarm settings to alert higher
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• Real-time monitors to analyze Ortho-P in BNR anaerobic
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system and determine Phosphorus loading.
• Real-time probes in mixed liquor and RAS to determine
concentration of TSS; this information is used to monitor
and maintain constant SRT values.
UV disinfection system
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went into operation in 1992. With advancements in
technology, the original UV system was replaced in 2004,
and then expanded in 2008. The ultraviolet disinfection
system operating at the City’s wastewater plant today has a
total of 180 UV lamps!
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The wastewater plant utilizes its on-site, certified lab to aspects of its BIOSOLIDS PROGRAM. The vast majority
complete much of the analytical work required for monthly of stored biosolids is in liquid form. These materials are
DMR reporting, as well as analyses to diagnose operational transported to and injected in farmers’ fields, generally
challenges. located east of, and within about 25 miles of the City.
On the solids side…..

Currently, all solids removed through primary and
secondary settling, as well as all waste activated sludge pass
through one of two GRAVITY THICKENERS. Similar to
all other settling tanks, the 1972-vintage gravity thickeners
have been fully rehabilitated to almost-like-new condition.
Four ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS, including one gas holder,

process all gravity-thickened solids prior to thickening and
storage.
Prior to liquid storage, solids are thickened using one

GRAVITY BELT THICKENER. The wastewater plant also
has one belt filter press for processing cake biosolids.
The current biosolids storage system at the wastewater plant

includes two 3.1 million gallon LIQUID STORAGE TANKS
and a CAKE STORAGE BUILDING capable of holding
approximately 1600 cubic yards of material.
Biosolids storage system and land application
The people who make it happen…….
W e p rov i d e o u r Staffing at the wastewater treatment plant totals 22 people,
including supervisory staff, who undertake and tackle all
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Other fascinating tidbits…….
Federation Announces 2016
• The City’s Sanitary Sewer Utility first went into effect in
1991. Prior to that the wastewater plant and sanitary
WEF Fellows
sewer system were part of the City’s tax levy.
Congratulations to Ralph “Rusty” Schroedel for being
selected as a WEF Fellow. This is an honor bestowed by the
• T
he Sanitary Sewer Utility is currently debt-free. All Water Environment Federation (WEF) to individuals that
capital improvement projects since the late-1990s have have made significant contributions to the water profession.
been funded without borrowing. City and contracted
customers currently enjoy some of the lowest sewer “WEF Fellows have made significant professional
rates in the Wisconsin. accomplishments toward protecting public health and the
environment through sustainable water management,”
• L
ike most other facilities, work is underway to plan said WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill. A total of
for compliance with a future, much-lower effluent 15 members were recognized with this honor for their
phosphorus limit. contributions to design, education, operations, regulation,
research, utility management, and leadership.
Please join the tour of the La Crosse wastewater treatment
plant as part of the 2016 WWOA Annual Conference, or Rusty will receive recognition of this honor at WEFTEC
find someone from the plant staff during the conference. 2016 in New Orleans.
Thanks for your interest in the La Crosse facility……..
…….and CONGRATULATIONS to the Wisconsin Make sure to congratulate Rusty when you see him for such
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Kaukauna hosts the May 19 WWOA-LMD meeting

The May 19th Lake Michigan District meeting in Kaukauna based on environmental conditions. Tom explained how
was another successful meeting with over 80 operators, DNA sequencing can be used for wastewater process
septage haulers, and DNR personnel in attendance, along troubleshooting. Tom provided a case study done at the
with many equipment and process vendors. A special Ho-Chunk WWTF where DNA sequencing was conducted
thanks to Mulcahy Shaw Water for sponsoring the treats for a batch reactor. Tom finished the presentation by
during the breaks. Dave Casper, Heart of the Valley – showing graph of the DNA sequencing results.
Metro Sewerage District Commission President, welcomed
everyone to the City. The last presentation was by Larry Henderson of
Energenecs. Larry’s presentation was titled Technology
Following the welcome by the Commission President, Trends in Aeration Systems. The presentation described the
Tammy Kuehlmann and Ed Nevers of Donohue & history of diffuser technologies and diffuser membranes.
Associates presented Innovative Analysis Replaces WDNR Larry described a little about membrane science regarding
Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Mandate. Tammy and Ed materials, manufacturing, and perforation. In addition,
provided background data on the plant and interceptor Larry provided the performance targets for the different
sewer and reasoning for looking at reducing I/I. Tammy and membrane materials. The presentation was wrapped up
Ed discussed the goals of the 2003 facility plan amendment. with recommended selection methods to consider when
A chart was displayed showing how much peak flow installing or replacing your aeration diffusers.
reduction each community discharging flow to HOV
WWTP were expected to achieve. In addition, Tammy and Kevin Skogman, Director of Operations and Maintenance
Ed discussed flow reduction progress after 7 years for each for the Heart of the Valley Metro Sewage District, gave a
of the communities involved. The presentation was ended walk through presentation on the plant treatment processes
by discussing how there is no substitution for good data. and major components. A plant tour followed the
presentation.
Next on the agenda was Mike Raynovic of North Central
Labs. Mike had a presentation titled Optical DO Meters. The next meeting will be in Sister Bay on August 18, 2016.
Mike first provided a little history of DO measurement. Special thanks to the Heart of the Valley WWTP operators
Mike explained the pros, cons, and operation method of for hosting this meeting.
the different oxygen sensing technologies currently on the
market. In addition, Mike introduced the new technology Minutes submitted by Josh Steffeck, Lake Michigan District
of optical DO probes. Mike ended the presentation by Secretary/Treasurer
discussing advantages of using optical DO probes over the
previous technologies.
Dustin Jerabek called the WWOA LMD business meeting

to order. Last quarter’s minutes and treasurer’s report were
approved. Richard Sachs of the WDNR stated the CMOM
program submittal deadline is August 1, 2016. The May
4th Operator Certification exams have been sent out and
if you had not received yours yet, contact Richard Sachs.
Richard stated it’s CMAR time again and let everyone know
that the operator and facility subclasses and grade levels
WWOA is still seeking nominations for the Board of
have been revised. However, some of the subclasses are not
Directors. Currently we have four positions with three
yet available specifically, Collections Systems, Recirculating
nominations.
Media Filters, and Nitrogen Removal.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of
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Batch Reactor. Tom described how many bacteria
WWOA website:
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www.wwoa.org/organization/directors-and-chairs/.
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Watertown hosts May Southern District meeting

Kevin Freber welcomed everyone to the Turner Hall of assurance, designated
Watertown uses, soil health /
The first speaker productivity.
was Autumn Fisher
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Soluble Non-reactive Paul Cunningham and
Phosphorus 101. She he talked about The
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they have done at the some of the stable
Fond du Lac WWTP. states in Shallow
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Kevin Freber was Abigail Cantor
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was about Chemical Scale and Biofilms that have built up on Madison. Next was the Treasurers Report and the report
the pipe walls over time. was read and approved. There is a balance of 6,809.17
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Eau Claire hosts August West Central WWOA district meeting

President Steve Skinner called the meeting to order at 8 improvements of operational control. She then talked about
a.m. on August 3 at the Eau Claire WWTP. There were the new equipment in the lab and how fast they can get
54 operators in attendance and 5 vendors on hand with the results and make operational changes as needed. Kathy
displays. They were Commercial Testing Labs, Energenics, showed some slides of some healthy mixed liquor and
Crane Engineering, Dorner, Synergy and Xylem. Steve things to look for, discussed the probes and sensors in the
thanked Energenics for the morning refreshments. We aeration zone, talked about the in line phosphorus analyzer
started off with the business meeting. Steve announced that and showed slides of past and current wwtp trends and
we are still looking for someone to be nominated for the results.
rookie of the year award. Steve announced that Joe Beaudry The next part of the day was a walking tour of the wwtp. We
of Hudson will be next year’s president and Randy Lindquist split up into 3 groups and the tours were led by wwtp staff
from the West Central Biosolids Facility will be the vice and Energenics personnel highlighting instrumentation and
chair. Jeff Simpson a director for WWOA talked about the plant controls.
50th annual meeting which will be held in La Crosse and
that scholarships are available so please send in applications. Brian Akason from Energenecs introduced everyone
Jeff Pippenger the utilities manager welcomed everyone to there from Energenecs. Brian discussed the process and
the Eau Claire WWTP and then introduced the staff that instrumentation drawings and the details of biding projects
was on hand. Jeff said that prior to the recent upgrade the like this. Tom Robarge talked about the SCADA system
wwtp was staffed 24/7 and now that has been reduced to upgrade, its components and redundancy they have built
8 hrs per day. Donohue Engineering was the consultants into the system, they used
for this project; the project bid was $39.4 million. Jeff the Wonderware operating
then discussed the history of the plant explaining that the system. He talked about
original plant was built in 1872. They now have a design how the staff at this plant
flow of 12MGD and the average for 2015 was 4.8 MGD. had input in designing the
Jeff then briefly discussed the projects included in the latest system and displayed some
upgrades: Odor Control- the new biofilter removes odors graphs and controls of
by about 85%, Secondary Treatment- they removed the different areas in the plant.
RBC system and installed activated sludge and nitrifying
system that reduces B.O.D. by 98%, T.S.S. removal by Bill Marten Donahue and
99% along with a biological phosphorus removal. Blower Associates talked about the
Eau Claire facility planning Bill Marten
Building- three new ABS turbo compressor blowers were
added, Solids Building- 2 GBT were installed, Digester process and how the design continued from that. Phase 1
Improvements- new covers and mixers were added, Bio started in 2006 at a cost of $4.5 million, Phase 2 addressed
Fuel Generation- 2 new 275 kw gas generators and 2 bio the 20 year planning period. He also talked about key BNR
fuel generators were challenges with the secondary clarifier update like getting
installed, SCADA/ settled solids out from the bottom of the tank and installing
Laboratory- they baffles in the tank to keep solids in the tank.
replaced 86 motors,
40 vfds, upgraded the Julia Stevenson Wisc. DNR was our final speaker of the
SCADA and completely day. Julia said that the
redesigned the CMOMs should be
laboratory. completed by now and
also said that EPA has
Kathy White WWTP not responded on the
Chemist was the proposed phosphorus
next speaker, she discharge variances as
Kathy White informed us that the of yet.
lab is WDNR Certified and that they run over 16,000 tests
annually and the lab was upgraded in 2015. She then went Submitted by
on to discuss the activated sludge system upgrades and the Julia Stevenson Joe Beaudry
WISCONSIN WASTEWATER OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION

50th Annual Conference, La Crosse Center
October 11 to October 14, 2016
Host: City of La Crosse Wastewater Treatment Plant
CONFERENCE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Dear WWOA Members and Associates:
Hard to believe that this will be our 50th Annual WWOA North Hall. Be there to see your fellow members compete
Conference. I hope you will join us in historic La Crosse against each other and the clock. The competitors wear hard
Wisconsin from October 11th through October 14th for hats, so beware of possible flying wrenches and repair parts
what looks to be a very special conference like no others rolling away as you watch this event. Join us for the annual
before. Activities kick off on Tuesday morning with Walk Around Lunch and cheer on your favorite team.
golf, sporting clays or a bike ride. Our Pre-Conference
Workshops start on Tuesday afternoon with what looks to WWOA Operators’ Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting
be two very educational and entertaining sessions. After will be on Thursday at Noon in the South Hall Ballroom.
all of that, join us Tuesday evening in the South Hall of All active members are eligible to participate in the election
the La Crosse Center for our annual Meet and Greet for of officers. We will also be presenting some well-deserved
refreshments and what they call a Coulee Region Picnic awards along with raffling off the Exhibit Hall TV at this
Buffet; good food, good drinks and definitely good friends. meeting. Thursday afternoon offers two different tours this
year. The City of La Crosse WWTF will host a tour of their
WWOA President, Lyle Lutz opens the 50th Annual wastewater plant. And, we will have a chance to tour the
Conference early on Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Dairy Operations at Kwik Trip this year. Both tours are
followed by our Keynote Address. WWOA’s own Joe Gehin, scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Space is limited and will
Ken Sedmak, and Duane Schuettpelz will take us on a be on a first come, serve basis, so sign-up in advance at the
journey through the history of the WWOA with stories of Conference Registration Office will be a must. After all is
the past that we can all be proud of. We have a fantastic done on Thursday, join in the fun at the Social Hour and
slate of Technical Sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Awards Banquet. We invite everyone to attend the Awards
Thursday this year. Training opportunities abound on Banquet for a good meal and to honor fellow members
diverse and different topics. Check out all of the sessions as they received well deserved and distinguished awards.
listed in this program. There will be many sessions you will After the Banquet, everyone is invited to dance the night
want to attend. Plus, there will be historical displays from away with The Studebaker 7 as they take us back in time
the past to the present highlighting the past 50-years of the with their music. If some of you still want to play cards,
WWOA that you don’t want to miss. there will be tables set up in the halls where you can still
listen to the great music and don’t forget the Raffle Prizes.
Looking for a pump or some other equipment, look no
further than the Exhibit Hall (this year located in the Arena New WWOA President Sharon Thieszen, will close the
and North Hall). Exhibits will open on Wednesday at 10:00 50th Annual Conference on Friday morning with our
a.m. and run until 5:00 p.m., with a Vendor sponsored Farewell Breakfast and speaker, Paul Kent from Stafford and
reception on Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 Rosenbaum. What better way to bid adieu to everyone than
p.m. in the Exhibit Area. The Exhibit Hall opens back up with a good breakfast, great speaker and another TV raffle?
on Thursday at 8:00 a.m. and is open until 11:45 a.m. We
are expecting a record number of exhibitors this year. See All of the Conference Information and Registration Forms
what they can do to make your job all that much better. Be are in this booklet. PRE-REGISTRATIONS IS STRONGLY
sure to stop at the ByTec Booth to view their race car with ENCOURAGED. On-line registration with credit card
the special WWOA 50th Anniversary logo on it. is available at www.wwoa.org. On behalf of the Board
of Directors, the Technical and Local Arrangements
Wednesday will also be the day for the ever popular Committee, and the 50th Anniversary Committee, we look
Operator Competition. Competition starts at Noon in the forward to seeing all of you in October.
Welcome to the 50th Annual Conference

of the Wisconsin Wastewater Operator’s Association
The Board of Directors and the 50th Anniversary Committee to receiving a 50th Golden Anniversary Commemorative
have planned some extra special events and festivities issue in La Crosse. The new edition will contain much of
to make this special year memorable for all. We hope the original content along with updated information and
at the end of the conference that everyone has a better includes messages from all 25 of the WWOC/WWOA
understanding and appreciation for the historical evolution Presidents from 1992 forward.
of the “organization” (WWOA) formed by the members for
the purpose of educating the members who are involved in A commemorative 50th Anniversary polo shirt has been
wastewater treatment. designed in the official cobalt blue color of WWOA. It will
feature the 2016 conference pin logo design embroidered
The meeting will kick-off with a different twist to the in gold. You will be able to preorder a shirt and buy them
keynote session. The three keynote speakers will highlight at the meeting. Let’s see how big we can make the “sea of
the parallel evolution of the organization, treatment blue”.
technologies and federal/state environmental regulations.
Do you know why the original “organization” Wisconsin Studebaker 7, an “interactive dance band”, has been selected
Sewage Works Operators, was formed? Do you know when for entertainment after the Awards Banquet. They come
the first national water quality standards were set? When highly recommended and will be playing music from the
the first Wisconsin water 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s which should satisfy the majority
quality standards were set? of the membership. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a
Do you know some of the dance floor full of people; let’s make it happen in 2016!! For
more popular wastewater those who prefer a quieter venue, card games will also be
treatment technologies available along with the raffles that have been common the
first used in Wisconsin last couple of years.
and how they evolved to
meet the increased water Another unique event this year will be beer made from plant
quality standards? Do you effluent. The company originates from where else but the
understand the relationship beer making capital of Milwaukee. We are still finalizing
between Operator the details of how this will be woven into the conference
certification, continuing events, but it is sure to be exciting and the first at an Annual
education credits and WWOC/WWOA? All of these Conference.
questions and more will be covered in the keynote session.
Study up on the history behind WWOA and be prepared to So please, do not miss this very special meeting, 50 years
participate along with the speaker panel. of comradery, networking and high quality training is
something that should be celebrated and cherished.
A special 50th Anniversary Historical display is
being assembled to highlight significant events and
accomplishments since the first meeting in 1967 at
the Biggars Hotel in Appleton. The information will be 50th Anniversary Committee
displayed in the familiar display board fashion and also in a
continuously running presentation on a TV that we will be Chair: Wade Peterson
raffling off at the Friday morning Farewell Breakfast. To add
to the personal historical significance of the meeting there
will be members present from the original 1967 meeting Leo Templeton, Peter Albers, Dan Bush,
who love to tell stories of the “good old days”. Can you Carol Strackbein, Joe Gehin, Ken Sedmak,
guess who they are? Roy Lembcke, Kelly Zimmer, Lyle Lutz,
Jon Butt, Jeff Bratz, Karen Harter
Many of you will remember the 25th Silver Anniversary
Commemorative magazine from 1991. You can look forward
Order your WWOA 50th anniversary shirt today!

Port Authority Signature® -
Rapid Dry™ Sport Polo Shirt
Men’s and Women’s Styles
A commemorative 50th Anniversary Sizes : Sm to XXXL
polo shirt has been designed in the Cost: $45
official WWOA blue color.
Men/Women Size Price Qty Total
It will feature the 2016 50th
Anniversary logo design in _______________________________________________
goldenrod color along with an added
logo on the sleeve that reads: _______________________________________________
Protecting Wisconsin Waters _______________________________________________

also in goldenrod color.
Shipping if applicable___________
Limited quantities of both men’s and Total Due_____________________

women’s shirts will be available for
sale at the conference. If you need us to ship your order to you, the following
shipping charges apply, which must be paid for with order.
SHIPPING CHARGES:
1-2 items $ 9.95 3-5 items $11.95
Ruekert Mielke 6-9 items $14.95 10-14 items $17.95

15+ items - call for shipping estimate
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Phone (required):_________________________________
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Address if shipping:________________________________
Let Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. City:____________________________________________

support your community
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with a Phosphorus
Treatment Program
to best fit your needs. Credit card info: (circle one)
VISA MasterCard Discover American Express
Name on card:____________________________________
Card #:__________________________________________
Expiration Date:__________________________________
Make checks payable to: WWOA

Mail order form and payment to:
WAUKESHA, WI • KENOSHA, WI • MADISON, WI Karen Harter, WWOA Executive Secretary
CHICAGO, IL • GLOBAL WATER CENTER, WI PO Box 451, Baraboo WI 53913
www.ruekertmielke.com Questions? 608-355-3081 or [email protected]
Conference schedule at a glance
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Golf Outing: Fox Hollow Golf Course, La Crosse, WI
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Sporting Clays: Sparta Rod and Gun Club, Sparta, WI
9:30 a.m. Bike Ride: La Crosse River State Trail, La Crosse, WI
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Opens: North Hall Registration Booth
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops: Upper South Hall Rooms Laboratory & Lift Station
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Regional Officers Meeting: Level 2 Skywalk - Zielke Room
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Meet & Greet (beer, wine, soda, cash bar): Upper South Hall
6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Dinner buffet w/brats and burgers: Upper South Hall
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Opens: North Hall Registration Booth (Scanning In and Out)
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Welcome Address: Upper South Ballrooms A / B / C
WWOA President, Lyle Lutz
8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address: Upper South Ballrooms A / B / C
Joe Gehin, Ken Sedmak, Duane Schuettpelz
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Expo: Arena and North Hall
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: North Hall Rooms Rotifer/Aliquot/Biomass
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Walk Around Lunch: North Hall
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Operators Competition: North Hall
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: North Hall Rooms Rotifer/Aliquot/Biomass
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitors Social Hour: Arena Exhibit Area
Thursday, October 13, 2016

7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Opens: North Hall Registration Booth (Scanning In and Out)
8:00 am – 11:30 a.m. Exhibitor Expo: Arena and North Hall
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Technical Sessions: North Hall Rooms Rotifer/Aliquot/Biomass
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Operators’ Luncheon: Upper South Ballrooms A / B
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Business Meeting: Upper South Ballrooms A / B
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plant Tours Departure: Convention Center Entrance by the South Hall
(Must pre-register at Conference Registration Booth for bus transportation)
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions: North Hall Rooms Rotifer/Aliquot/Biomass
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Social Hour: Upper South Hallway
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Awards Banquet: Upper South Ballrooms A / B / C
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Entertainment: Upper South Ballrooms A / B / C
Studebaker 7, Dance and Door Prizes (hosted beer & soda) Card Playing
Friday, October 14, 2016

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open: Radisson Hotel Lobby
8:30 a.m. – 10: 30 a.m. Farewell Breakfast: Radisson Ballroom A
Paul Kent
2016 2016 WWOA golf outing

Fox Hollow Golf Course, N3287 Co. Rd OA, La Crosse WI
WWOA 54301 Golf course phone: 608-786-4653
golf outing Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016
registration Time: 10 a.m. “Shotgun Start”
Type: 18 Hole Scramble Format
form Prizes: Flag prizes
Cost: $65 WWOA Members, Manufacturers, Engineers,
Suppliers and Conference Attendees. Includes: ½ motorized
Name:_________________________________________ cart, 18 holes golf, box lunch. Snacks provided and cash bar
during award/prize drawing in club house.
Address: _______________________________________ Payment must be received no later than September 24, 2016
with names of foursome or individuals. (Committee will
assign if not in foursome).
City: __________________________________________
Hole prize sponsorship available for $75/hole. Please contact
Randy Herwig at [email protected].
State/Zip: ______________________________________
No refunds after September 16, 2016 unless course is closed
Email:_________________________________________ by decision of club management. Day of event, rain checks
would be issued for play, accepted through 2017 season.
Appropriate golf attire required.
Part of a Foursome? Yes No
Others in My Foursome:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
# paid _______ X $65 each
Register online with a credit card or make check payable to

WWOA.
Mail registration card and fee to:

Karen Harter, WWOA Executive Secretary
PO Box 451, Baraboo WI 53913
Waiver: In consideration of the registering for this event, I do hereby

waive and release the Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’ Association and
all persons and agencies connected with the WWOA from all claims for
damages arising from my participation in and travel to and from this event.
2016 WWOA bicycle ride 2016 WWOA bicycle ride

and luncheon registration form and luncheon
Name:_________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City: __________________________________________
State/Zip: ______________________________________
Email address:___________________________________
Phone number:__________________________________
$30:__________ Bike storage:______________

T-shirt Size: S M L XL Ride on La Crosse River State Trail
(packed limestone screenings trail surface)
Register online with a credit card or make check payable to Start/Finish 3939 Co Rd B, La Crosse
WWOA. Mail registration card and fee to:
Karen Harter, WWOA Executive Secretary Lunch provided at a pub, bar & grill or any place
PO Box 451, Baraboo WI 53913
that looks interesting as we ride along
608-355-3081 or [email protected]
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Time: 9:30 a.m. Rider Meeting & Start Leisurely Ride

Determine your own distance
Complete ride: 15 miles out, 15 miles back
Group start, ride at your own pace, turn around as your
schedule requires.
Cost: WWOA Members, Manufacturers, Engineers,

Suppliers and Conference Attendees – $30.00
Cost Includes: Snacks and drinks along La Crosse River

State Trail, daily trail pass, door prizes, T-shirt. Meal and
drinks at establishment along trail for those that do full ride.
Please RSVP early. Payment must be received no later than

September 24, 2016.
No refunds after Setpember 16, unless there is inclement

800-986-6338 weather.
Visit our Website:
www.releeinc.com Secure bicycle storage available in La Crosse Center.
Waiver: In consideration of the registering for this event, I do hereby
Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc. waive and release the Wisconsin Wastewater Operator’s Association and
Engineering, Surveying, and Environmental Services
damages arising from my participation in and travel to and from this
**1250 Centennial Centre Blvd., Hobart, WI 54155** event.
2016 WWOA sporting clays
Sparta Rod & Gun Club, 12740 Janus Ave, Sparta WI 54656
Contacts: Jim Thalke 262-955-9090

2016 sporting clays Tom Stebbins 920-763-4057
registration form Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Time: 10:00 A.M. “Shot Gun Start”

Name:_________________________________________
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place team – Top Gun
Address: _______________________________________
Cost: $50 per shooter, WWOA Members, Manufacturers,
Engineers, Suppliers, and Conference Attendees
City: __________________________________________
Includes: 13 station/50 target shoot, (bring your own shells
or purchase at Club). “Cook your own steak, Texas toast,
State/Zip: ______________________________________ potato salad and beans.” All food included in cost.
Cash bar after shoot. Special door prizes and a novelty

Email:_________________________________________ shoot. Prizes to include Remington and Benelli guns!
Door prizes and other donations appreciated.

Part of a Three/Foursome? Yes No
Station sponsors needed: $50 each (includes signage).
Mail all sponsorships to Karen Harter.
Others in group:
Payment must be received no later than Sept. 24, 2016 with
______________________________________________ names of foursome or individuals. (Committee will assign if
not in foursome).
Please RSVP early as we are limited to 80 participants. No

______________________________________________
refunds after Sept. 16, 2016 unless course is closed by
decision of club management.
______________________________________________
Mail registration card and fee to:
# paid _______ X $50 each Karen Harter, WWOA Executive Secretary
PO Box 451 Baraboo WI 53913

WWOA. Waiver: In consideration of the registering for this event, I do hereby
waive and release the Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’ Association and
damages arising from my participation in and travel to and from this event.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Schedule
Pre-Conference Workshops Tues., Oct. 6, 1 to 4 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 11, 1 to 4 p.m. Registration Form
Workshop #1 Workshop #2A Name: _________________________________________

Room
Upper South Laboratory Lift Station
Hall Jake Becken Aaron Eichhorst Address: _______________________________________
1 to 2:25 p.m. Fear CMOM:

No Math Next Steps – City: __________________________________________
Lab O&M and flow
monitoring for
effective State/Zip:_______________________________________
rehabilitation
Phone: ________________________________________
2:25 to Break Break Employer:______________________________________

2:40 p.m.
DNR#:_________________________________________
Workshop #1 Workshop #2 Workshop #: ____________________________________

Room Auditorium 6A & 6B
2:40
to Fear CMOM:
4 p.m. No Math Next Steps– Cost: $35 Pre-Registration
Lab O&M and $45 On-Site or after Sept. 24
(continued) flow No refunds issued after Sept. 16, 2016
monitoring for Includes refreshments between workshops
effective
rehabilitation CECs 3 hours Municipal Waterworks
(continued) 3 hours Wastewater
Full workshop attendance 1-4 PM

WWOA.
Mail registration card and check to

Karen Harter, WWOA Executive Secretary
PO Box 451
Baraboo WI 53913

WWOA TECHNICAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 CECs: 5.0 Wastewater, 3.0 Waterworks, 5.0 General Septage
Welcome Address – WWOA President Lyle Lutz 8:30 a.m. in the South Hall Ballrooms A‐B‐C
Keynote Speakers ‐ Joe Gehin, Duane Schue�pelz and Ken Sedmak 8:45 a.m.—10:00 a.m. South Hall Ballrooms A‐B‐C
Exhibits 10:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm Arena/North Hall

Session A: Tech ‐ E Session B: Aera�on Session C: Source Control
TIME Moderator: Bernie Robertson Moderator: Jerry Dorio� Moderator: John Bond
Ro�fer Room Aliquot Room Biomass Room
29 Lisa Enloe 24 Jon Bu�/Todd Hammond 26 Jim Kleinschmidt/John Szwedo
10:45‐11:20 am
Basic Microso� Excel For Small Proac�ve Approach Reduces Chloride
Fine Bubble Retrot Does It Again
Systems Operators Discharges
56 Rick Mealy 25 Eric Lynne/Don Lintner 48 Troy Larson
A Phosphorus Decit? ‐ Impacts of

11:25‐12:00 pm
Interpre�ng Lab Reports For Soluble BOD5 & Nutrient Supply on a
Not your Typical Turbo Blower
Dummies/Non‐Chemists Municipal/Industrial Ac�vated Sludge
System
Walk Around Lunch 12:00 pm ‐ 1:30 pm North Hall Operators Compe��on 12:00 pm ‐ 4:30 pm North Hall ‐ CECs 6 hours Wastewater

Session D: Regulatory Session E: Biosolids Session F: Collec�on System
TIME Moderator: Rick Mealy Moderator: Troy Larson Moderator: Jeff Simpson
9 Lisa Bushby/Danielle Luke 20 Mark Johnson 5 Tim As�alk
1:30 ‐ 2:00 pm
Replace or Rehab Anaerobic
Operator Cert Rules CS 50 Yrs Old, Now What?
Digesters La Crosse
45 Pat Morrow 41 Bruce Bartel 11 James Orr
2:05 ‐ 2:40 pm A Plain English Guide To The

Solids Handling Upgrade at New Concrete and H2S In Wetwells &
Statewide Mul�‐discharger
Water Tanks
Phosphorus Variance
Break in Exhibit Area 2:40 pm ‐ 2:55 pm Arena/North Hall
23 Dave Sauer 59 Tom Foley/Omkar Ghavi 28 Mike Blazejovsky
2:55 ‐ 3:25 pm
Receiving Water Quality Credits Biosolids Program Evalua�on &
Lateral lining vs Grou�ng Wauwatosa
Phase 2 Financial Model Tom Foley
33 Tom Steinbach 64 Travis Anderson/ 50 Bryan Lewis
Jeff Harenda
3:30 ‐ 4:00 pm A Case Study for Retro�ng

Adap�ve Management / Watershed Case Study in Sustainability Madison
Anaerobic Diges�on Facili�es at the
Programs MSD Pump Sta�on #18
City of Waukesha

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Social Hour in Exhibit Area 4:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm Arena/North Hall

Thursday, October 13, 2016 CECs: 6.5 Wastewater, 2.5 Waterworks, 6.5 General Septage,
Exhibits Open 8:00 am ‐ 11:45 pm Arena/North Hall Plant or Kwik Trip Dairy Tour 1:30 pm ‐ 4:00 pm Front of La Crosse Center by South Hall

Session G: PHOSPHORUS Session H: PRETREATMENT Session I: ECONOMICS
TIME Moderator: Gary Hanson Moderator: Kris August Moderator: Mark Kane
32 Greg Paul 38 Rick Allen 10 D. Kim Sorenson
8:00 – 8:45 am
What, How and Why Frac�ons of P Managing Your FOG Producers Energy Savings With Air Valves
16 Bart Sexton 38 Rick Allen 15 Tom Fitzwilliams
8:50 – 9:35 am Spray & Sub‐surface effluent Managing Your FOG Producers Cost of Clean 20 Yrs of sewer charge
irriga�on as treatment strategy (Con�nued) trends in WI
Break in exhibit area 9:35 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Arena/North Hall

Session J: PHOSPHORUS Session K: SCADA Session L: LABORATORY
TIME Moderator: Jeff Smudde Moderator: Kris Gauger Moderator: Kelly Zimmer
27 Dave Arno� 6 BulBul Ahmed 7 Jean Bernius
10:00 ‐ 10:50 Treatment Facility Performance
The Phosphorus Journey ‐ One
am Op�miza�on Using Automa�c Working With Your Cer�ed Lab
Plant's Story
Control and Online Monitoring
31 Greg Paul & Ben Brooks 44 Jared Greeno/Mark Kane 12 Mike Raynovich
10:55 ‐ 11:45
SCADA/PLC Latest Technology Basic Lab Techniques For The 21st
am Convert Ac�vated Sludge to BPR
System Control & Repor�ng Century NCL
Operators’ Luncheon 12:00pm Business Mee�ng 12:30 pm in the South Hall Ballroom A & B

Session M: NUTRIENTS Session N: LAGOONS Session O: Poop‐er‐ee
TIME Moderator: Jim Johnson Moderator: Don Lintner Moderator: Sharon Thieszen
30 Jerry Dorio� 39 Marc Salmi
Cold Weather Nitrica�on/

1:30 ‐ 2:15 pm BNR At The Danbury SBR WWTP Operators Trick and Tips
Denitrica�on in Lagoons
43 Nick Bartolerio, Jane Carlson 34 Rick Allen 17 Gene Laschenger/Sam Warp
2:20 ‐ 3:05 pm Push It To The Limit LL Phosphorus "Disposable" Wipes Pump Clogging

Lagoon Management
Pilot At Fond du Lac & Odor City of Marsheld
18 Ben Heidemann 34 Rick Allen Wendy Raisbeck
3:15 ‐ 4:00 pm Lagoon Management What Can I possibly do with This

Bio P: Process & Considera�ons
(Con�nued) Oversized Aera�on System

Social Hour 6:00 pm ‐ Upper South Hall Awards Banquet/Entertainment 7:00 pm ‐ Upper South Hall Ballrooms A‐B‐C
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Friday, October 14, 2016 CECs: 1.0 Wastewater, 1.0 hour Municipal Waterworks, 1.0 General Septage
Operators Farewell Breakfast
Radisson Hotel Ballrooms A & B 8:30 am - 10:30 am
NOTE: Conference Registration Office has been moved to the Radisson Hotel Lobby
Moderator: WWOA President Sharon Thieszen
Presenter: Paul Kent
New Developments in Water and Wastewater Regulation: What’s Next
Conclusion of Conference
CURRENT YEAR NAME BADGE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO ALL CONFERENCE FUNCTIONS.
Thank you for joining us at the 50th Annual Anniversary

CURRENT YEAR NAME BADGE REQUIRED FOR
WWOAADMISSION TO ALL CONFERENCE FUNCTIONS
Conference Oct. 11-14 La Crosse Center
President Lyle Lutz Director (2017) Jeff Simpson
WWOA Officers
President Elect Sharon Thieszen Director (2017) Jeff Smudde
President

Vice President Kevin L. Freber Director (2016) Lyle Lutz Don Lintner
President Elect Sharon Thieszen
Past President Kelly Zimmer Director (2016)
Vice President Jeff Bratz Jim Johnson
Past President Kelly Zimmer
Executive Secretary Karen Harter Director (2017)
Director (2017) Jeff Simpson Kris August
Director (2017) Jeff Smudde
Director (2016) Don Lintner
Thank you for joining us at the Director (2016) Jim Johnson
Director (2017) 50th
Anniversary
Committee:
Kris August

WWOA 50th Annual Execu�ve Secretary Chair Wade Karen Harter
Peterson
50th Anniversary Commi�ee
Committee Members:
Anniversary Conference Chair
Leo Templeton, Albers, Dan Bush,
Wade Peterson
Pete
Carol Strackbein, Joe Gehin, Ken Sedmak,
Commi�ee Members:
La Crosse, WI Roy Lembcke, Kelly Zimmer, Lyle Lutz,
Leo Templeton, Pete Albers, Dan Bush,

Jon Butt, Jeff Bratz, Karen Harter
Carol Strackbein, Joe Gehin, Ken Sedmak,
2016
Roy Lembcke, Kelly Zimmer, Lyle Lutz,
Jon Bu�, Jeff Bratz, Karen Harter
Technical Committee

Chair Jeff Bratz
Technical Commi�ee
Mark your calendars for 2017
Chair
Committee Jeff Bratz
Members:

Lyle Lutz,Commi�ee Members:
Kelly Zimmer, Sharon Thieszen,
WISCONSIN WASTEWATER Smudde, Bernie Roberston, Jeff Simpson,
Jeff Lyle Lutz, Kelly Zimmer, Sharon Thieszen,
Karen Harter, Kris August, Jim Smith, John Bond,
Jeff Smudde, Bernie Roberston, Jeff Simpson,
0PERATORS’ ASSOCIATION Lintner, Troy Larson,
Karen Harter, Kris August, Jim Smith, John Bond,
Mark Zimmerman, Don
Mark Zimmerman, Don Lintner, Troy Larson,

Rick Mealy, Rusty Schroedel, Kris Gauger,
Rick Mealy, Rusty Schroedel, Kris Gauger,
51st Annual Conference Brian
Greffin, Dean Falkner, Gary Hanson
Brian Greffin, Dean Falkner, Gary Hanson

Exhibit & Manufacturers/Consultants Commi�ee
Exhibit & Manufacturers/Consultants Committee
Madison Marrio� West Chair Tom Mulcahy, Co-Chair: Carol Strackbein
Chair Tom Mulcahy, Co‐Chair: Carol Strackbein
Middleton, WI
Committee Members:
Commi�ee Members:
October 16 to October 20, 2017 Kevin Freber, Dave Dodge, Karen Harter
Kevin Freber, Dave Dodge, Karen Harter

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Credit Card Informa�on Don’t forget to include your WDNR Cer�ca�on # if you require CEC’s

for a�ending the WWOA Conference. We will be scanning barcodes
VISA MasterCard Discover American Express
on conference badges for CEC a�endance verica�on. CEC’s will be
(Circle one of the above)
given for wastewater, septage, and water.
Name on Card: ___________________________
We will also be giving PDH cer�cates for those PE’s that require
Card No.: _______________________________ them. You will have to check in at the Registra�on Office at the Con-
ference in order to receive them.
Expira�on Date: __________________________
WWOA 50th Annual Conference Registration

October 11 - 14, 2016 – La Crosse, WI
Registra�on Form (ll out one registraƟon form for each person aƩending)
Name (Last, First, M.I.) _____________________Email Address: ___________________
Employer/Firm Name (if Manufacturer or Consultant): ___________________
Mailing Address: ___
Phone: ______________________________ Posi�on/Title: _____________________________WDNR Cer�ca�on # ____________________
Regional Affilia�on: SE NW SO LM NC WC Member Number: __________________________________
Member Affilia�on: Municipal Consultant Industrial Operator Manufacturer/Sales Educator Septage Operator DNR/EPA Student
Pre‐Registra�on (On or Before September 24, 2016)
WWOA Member - Full Conference $ 100.00
WWOA Member - Wednesday Only (includes Walk Around Lunch) $ 80.00
WWOA Member - Thursday Only $ 60.00
Non-Member - Full Conference $ 155.00
Non-Member - Wednesday Only (includes Walk Around Lunch) $ 120.00
Non-Member - Thursday Only $ 100.00
Non-Member plus WWOA Membership (see form following page) (Pre-Registra�on only) $ 150.00
Re�ree - Full Conference (Must be at least 60 years old & re�red from wastewater industry) $ 55.00
Student - Full Conference (Must send copy of valid student ID) $ 55.00
Student - Wednesday Only (Must send copy of valid student ID) (includes Walk Around Lunch) $ 35.00
Student - Thursday Only (Must send copy of valid student ID) $ 25.00
On‐Site Registra�on (A�er September 24, 2016)
WWOA Member - Full Conference $ 160.00
WWOA Member - Wednesday Only (includes Walk Around Lunch) $ 140.00
WWOA Member - Thursday Only $ 120.00
Non-Member - Full Conference $ 215.00
Non-Member - Wednesday Only (includes Walk Around Lunch) $ 180.00
Non-Member - Thursday Only $ 160.00
Re�ree - Full Conference (Must be at least 60 years old & re�red from wastewater industry) $ 70.00
Student– Full Conference (Must provide copy of valid student ID) $ 70.00
Student - Wednesday Only (Must provide copy of valid student ID-includes Walk Around Lunch) $ 50.00
Student - Thursday Only (Must provide copy of valid student ID) $ 40.00
SUB‐TOTAL

REGISTRATION FORM CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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REGISTRATION FORM CONTINUED
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Addi�onal Func�ons
Bicycle Ou�ng (Please include separate registra�on form) $ 30.00
Golf Ou�ng (Please include separate registra�on form) $ 65.00
Spor�ng Clays (Please include separate registra�on form) $ 50.00
Pre‐Conference Workshop (Please include separate registra�on form, enter fee here) $
Meet & Greet ‐ Tuesday (Please check if planning to a�end) NO CHARGE # a�ending
Operators Business Lunch (Chicken Breast with Honey Mustard Glaze topped with Bacon) $ 20.00
Social Hour ‐Thursday (Courtesy of Manufacturers & Consultants) (free to all paid a�endees) No Charge
Awards Banquet $ 35.00
Circle Meal Choice: Beef Short Ribs ‐ Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast ‐ Wild Rice Crusted Walleye
Farewell Breakfast (Included in registra�on; Please note no. of �ckets needed) NO CHARGE # a�ending

WWOA Dues – Two Years Renewal (If Applicable)
$50 regular Membership $40 Life�me Members (25 Year Members) $
(include M & C Registra�on if applicable) $
TOTAL ENCLOSED $
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Manufactures & Consultants Registra�on and Payment Informa�on on next page
New Membership Op�on (Registra�on/Membership Package)

This package is available to non‐members only and is available through pre‐registra�on only.
Package includes: Conference registra�on and a two‐year membership in WWOA for $150.00. You must ll out the Membership Applica�on sec�on AND the
Conference Registra�on sec�on. Take advantage of this opportunity to add a WWOA Membership – save $5.00 when compared to non‐membership registra�on
and save on registra�on for next year.
New Membership Applica�on Form

Name (Last, First, M.I.): __________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer: ________________________Company Name: ______________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________
Phone: __________________________________ Posi�on/Title: __________________________ DNR Cer�ca�on # _______________
Regional Affilia�on: SE NW Southern LM NC WC
Member Affilia�on: Municipal Consultant Industrial Operator Manufacturer/Sales
Educator Septage Operator DNR/EPA Student
This applicant is recommended by:
Member Name:
City: State:
Send Membership Applica�on along with Conference Registra�on
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Manufacturers & Consultants Registra�on

Sponsorship Fee (In Addi�on to Conference Registra�on) $125.00
All manufacturing, Consultant Firms, Sales Firms, Exhibitors, and Contract Opera�on Firms NOT exhibi�ng at
the Annual Conference must pay the Sponsorship Fee (one fee per rm).

Exhibit Fee (Sponsorship Fee Included)
On or Before June 30, 2016 – 8’ x 10’
(One conference registra�on fee included) $425.00

A�er June 30, 2016 – 8’ x 10’
(One conference registra�on fee included) $625.00
(Add M & C Registra�on costs to total on page 14)
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 (add payment total to page 14)
Booth Descrip�on
8’ X 10’ space, piped and draped, one 8’ skirted table and two chairs, iden�ca�on sign, and one 120v AC 500 Wa� outlet. Addi�onal electrical
connec�ons or supplies may be ordered from the Exhibi�ng Set‐Up Company. All exhibitors will receive a separate set‐up packet from La
Crosse Center.

Insurance
It is agreed that in no case will WWOA or its officers or directors be responsible for any loss, the�, damage by re or water, or injury to any person or ar�cle as a
direct result of their par�cipa�on in the show.

Liability
Each booth operator assumes responsibility for the space leased during the conference and will keep it free from hazards to persons on the premises. WWOA
will not be responsible for any injury that may occur to booth operators, their associates or employees.
Exhibi�ng Schedule
Exhibit Set‐Up
Tuesday, Oct. 11 ‐ 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 12 ‐ 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM
All exhibits must be set up by 9:00 AM on Wednesday

Show Hours
Wednesday, Oct. 12 ‐ 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, Oct. 13 ‐ 8:00 AM to 11:45AM

Exhibit Teardown
Thursday, Oct. 13 ‐ Not before 11:45AM
All exhibits must be removed from the exhibit hall by 2:00 PM Thursday

Enter credit card informa�on in box at Mail registra�on form(s) and fees to:
top of registra�on form. Karen Harter
Make checks payable to: WWOA WWOA Execu�ve Secretary
On‐line registra�on available at www.wwoa.org PO Box 451

Baraboo, WI 53913‐0451
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WNDR Con�nuing Educa�onal Credits (CEC) Procedures – WWOA Conference

As everyone should be aware of by now, the WDNR implemented a new electronic CEC tracking system. In order for
those WWOA Conference a�endees to receive their required CECs the following program will be in place for this year’s
conference. It is impera�ve that everyone that has a DNR Operators Cer�ca�on Number included on their registra-
�on (no ma�er how they register – either on-line or by mail in registra�on form). If you do NOT know your number,
you can nd it by going to the DNR website and look it up: h�p://dnr.wi.gov/elcpublic/optcertlookup.aspx?
pg=opcert. You can nd your number and training history here. All of the Cer�ed Operators in a�endance will have
a special barcode, based on their DNR Operator number, added to their badge for scanning purposes. They will be the
only a�endees with Barcodes.
In order to receive CECs for the Conference, everyone with a BARCODE on their badge will have to scan in and out on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. All barcode scanning will be done at the WWOA Conference Registra�on Office.
We will have special lines set up for scanning purposes. Everyone going on the plant tours will have to return to the La
Crosse Center and scan out in order to receive the CECs for that day and for the tour(s). If you plan on a�ending the
Farwell Breakfast Speaker on Friday, you only need to scan out on Friday to receive that sessions CEC hour. The Confer-
ence Registra�on office will be located in the lobby of the Radisson Hotel on Friday. NOTE: We will only scanning one
badge per person. You must bring your own badge to the Registra�on office for scanning. We will NOT scan mul�-
ple badges presented by one person.

The WWOA Registra�on Office will be open the following hours during the conven�on:
Date Times
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (pick up registra�on packets only)
Pre-Conference Registra�on will be in the South Hall
Exhibitor/Vendor packets will be available in their booths star�ng on Tuesday a�ernoon. However, any Exhibitor/
Vendor that has a barcode on their badge will have to pick up their badge at the Registra�on Office.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pick up Registra�on Packets
Scan In and Out for CEC Hours
Thursday, October 13, 2016 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Pick up Registra�on Packets
Scan In and Out for CEC Hours
DO NOT FORGET TO SCAN OUT AFTER THE TOUR
Friday, October 14, 2016 7:00 am to Noon/Registra�on office will be located in the lobby of the
Radisson Hotel
Scan Out for CEC Hours
Everyone that signed up for the Pre-Conference Seminars, check in and check out will be handled in the hallway in the
upper level of the South Hall. On-site Registra�on for the Pre-Conference Seminars will be at the Conference Regis-
tra�on office in the North Hall.
Every par�cipant will receive CEC’s based upon their scan in and out �mes. If you scan out early, you will only receive
CECs for the �me that you are in a�endance at the WWOA Conference. There will be signs placed throughout the facil-
i�es reminding everyone to scan in and out. Ul�mately, this will be the responsibility of each a�endee to do so.
Everyone that requires Professional Development Hours (PDH’s), please check in at the Registra�on Office.
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North hall and arena

South hall – operator business lunch/annual meeting

and awards banquet
WWOA ConvenƟon Housing InformaƟon, October 11—14, 2016

Visit the WWOA website for a lis�ng of all of the hotels, their rates, contact informa�on, etc.
PLEASE CONTACT EACH HOTEL DIRECTLY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS.
HOTELS WITH NO SHUTTLE BUS RUNS
Radisson Hotel Charmant Hotel Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Courtyard by Marrio� *Home 2 (opening in July 2016) Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center

*Watch for more informa�on on the Home 2 hotel on the WWOA
website.

HOTELS WITH SHUTTLE BUS RUNS
 SHUTTLE SCHEDULES are for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 11, 12, and 13, 2016
 Loca�ons included on Shu�le Run—North to South
 Tuesday, October 11, there will be one Shu�le bus running to all of the hotels on the list below from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
 Wednesday, October 12, there will be two early Shu�le buses running from 6:00 am to 8:30 am to the hotels on list below
Star�ng at 9:00 am to 7:05 pm, there will be one Shu�le bus running to all of the hotels on list below
 Thursday, October 13, there will be two early Shu�le buses running from 6:00 am to 8:30 am to the hotels on list below
Star�ng at 9:00 am to 12:05 am there will be one Shu�le bus running to all of the hotels on list below

‐Busses are at each stop for 5 minutes and then leaves for the next loca�on stop
‐A�er arrival at last stop/La Crosse Center bus route starts over again star�ng at stop #1
‐Departure �mes are subject to change based on travel demands. Full buses will go directly to
La Crosse Center
‐Contact Karen Harter with any ques�ons or concerns prior to the conference during business hours at 608.355.3081
During the Conference, contact Karen Harter on her cell phone at 608.477.2530
‐All bus schedules are listed on the website. All bus schedules will be given to a�endee at �me of
check‐in at their respec�ve hotels.
Departure
Bus #1‐ Early Morning (6:00 AM to 8:30 AM) Times

LOCATION ADDRESS Trip 1 Trip 2 Trip 3

1 Super 8 1625 Rose Street 6:00 AM 6:55 AM 7:50 AM
2 Candlewood Suites 56 Copeland Avenue 6:10 AM 7:05 AM 8:00 AM
3 Hampton Inn & Suites 511 3rd Street North 6:20 AM 7:15 AM 8:10 AM
4 GrandStay Residen�al Suites 525 Front Street 6:30 AM 7:25 AM 8:20 AM
5 La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza 6:40 AM 7:35 AM 8:30 AM
Departure
Bus #2‐ Early Morning (6:35 AM to 8:30 AM) Times

LOCATION ADDRESS Trip 1 Trip 2

1 Americas Best Value Inn 2622 Rose Street 6:35 AM 7:40 AM
2 Se�le Inn 2110 Rose Street 6:45 AM 7:50 AM
3 Econo Lodge 1906 Rose Street 6:55 AM 8:00 AM
4 Best Western Riverfront Hotel 1835 Rose Street 7:05 AM 8:10 AM
5 Quality Inn 1830 Rose Street 7:15 AM 8:20 AM
6 La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza 7:25 AM 8:30 AM
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Union Grove hosts August Southeast district meeting

On August 11th, the Village of Union Grove hosted the new laboratory equipment since the last audit? Whether
WWOA’s southeast region at the Ironwood Chophouse and you purchased new equipment or not you should ask
Saloon. The morning started off with coffee and doughnuts yourself, am I following calibration instruction provided by
and a brief greeting by Mike Blazejosky, southeast region the manufacturer? All DO meters including the optical or
Chair. Followed by Mark Osmundson, Village of Union luminescent DO meters must be calibrated each day that
Grove director of public works who welcomed attendees. they are used for the BOD test. Another question to ask
are all the analysts the same? Whether the analysts are the
The first speaker of the day was Ryan Hennessy from MCO. same or not, each analyst must have initial demonstration of
Ryan began by speaking about the effects of septicity on capability or (IDC) for the testing they do. Since EPA is not
your collection system and plant. Septicity occurs when using Standard Methods editions anymore in their format,
bacteria ferment organic matter (BOD) to smaller pieces you must make sure you are using the year of the latest
(organic acids) in the absence of free dissolved oxygen. approval year and the correct format if you want to pass a
Some potential sources of septicity are lift stations, collection PT sample in January 2017. He also mention the correct
systems, equalization basins, sludge handling side streams, Hach colorimetric phosphorus and ammonia formats as
primary clarifiers, and any other area in which there is food well. If you are optimizing your WWTP to attain low level
(BOD), bacteria, and no free dissolved oxygen. Organic phosphorus, then you need to make sure that you are
acids may be formed when septicity occurs, or may also be diluting effluent samples to within the absorbance of the
naturally occurring in certain industrial wastes and septage. highest calibration standard. A copy of the presentation,
Septicity can be a double edge sword. Organic acids (volatile can be emailed by contacting John at, john.condron@
acids) are needed for denitrification and enhanced biological wisconsin.gov.
phosphorus removal in order to obtain the desired ORP in
the selector area. If selectors designed for these processes are After a short break, Lee Haessig from CRETEX gave a
overloaded or not properly designed, organic acids may pass presentation about Expanded Polypropylene manhole
through into the aeration basin causing certain filamentous and catch basin adjusting rings. EPP has been used in the
bacteria and/or zooglea bacteria to proliferate. In facilities automotive industry since the 1980’s and weighs about
that are not intending to obtain enhanced biological nutrient 95% less than concrete rings. Round rings are available
removal, organic acids are the first “food” taken up in the in 24”, 27” and 31” ID’s and height adjustments from ¾”
aeration basin. >100 mg/L of organic acids (volatile acids) to 6”. Square and rectangle rings are available in ID’s of
are a recognized cause of sludge bulking. Some septicity 24”x24”, 24”x36”, 24”x30”, and 30”x30” in heights from
is going to occur given the nature of wastewater. Problems ¾” to 4”. Cretex EPP rings are UV resistant and have a 25
depend on when the impacts of septicity impact sludge year material warranty. The rings are rated for HS-25 wheel
quality to the point where plant performance may be loading, are also Wisconsin DOT approved and meet the
jeopardized. Microscopic evaluation is necessary to diagnose ASTM C1244 vacuum testing requirements. The rings can
problems. (Ryan offered free microscopic evaluation/ be dry stacked to check elevation and then bonded together
filament ID reports to anyone in attendance). Once a with construction adhesive in a tongue and grove system to
problem is diagnosed, the short term and long term control make them watertight.
strategies selected ultimately depend on the urgency of a
problem, feasibility, and economic impact. A case study at Up next was the business meeting and DNR update.
Plymouth Utilities was presented as in instance in which a Mike Blazejovsky began the meeting by introducing the
long term control strategy (step feed) was implemented to officers. There was a motion made and accepted to adopt
control filamentous bulking of type 0961. the May meeting held in Plymouth. Paul Gages gave the
treasures reports which was accepted. Mike recognized
John Condron, audit and quality assurance chemist Mark Osmundsen, Public Works Director from the Village
from the Wisconsin DNR Fitchburg Office, gave the next or Union Grove and presented him with a plaque in
presentation on How to Avoid Some Common Deficiencies appreciation for hosting the August meeting. Then Timothy
from An On-Site Evaluation of a Typical WWTP Lab. A Thompson then gave a brief DNR update. Mike Penkwitz
typical lab defined here as testing wastewater for BOD, from Plymouth Utilities was nominated and elected as
TSS, total phosphorous and ammonia. Before your lab Secretary for the Southeast region. Nate Tillis from the
evaluation, you should ask yourself did we purchase any continued on page 41
continued from page 40 lowering of the loading as time went on. In contrast,
City of Waukesha was nominated and elected the Southeast the sharp increase in chloride loading did not occur and
region Vice Chair position for 2017. The Southeast region is municipal softening appears to have had a near neutral,
still looking for a collections and process participants to join or possibly a positive impact, on chloride loading at the
the team for the operators challenge at the state conference. wastewater plant since 2006. The chloride loadings appear
The business meeting was concluded with a reminder that to be reducing, possibly due to home water softeners being
the state conference is being held in La Crosse October 11th removed from service, water conservation, or both.
through 14th.
Doug noted that the advantages of municipal softening
After lunch Doug Snyder from Baxter and Woodman gave include production of radium and strontium compliant
a presentation about the history of municipal ion exchange water, the production of soft water at a fraction of the cost
water softening and chlorides in Union Grove. The village of home softening, and the flexibility for the village to
added water softening to wells 4 and 5 in 2006 and to well further reduce chloride to the wastewater treatment facility
3 in 2011 to provide radium compliant drinking water. The at each drinking water treatment facility. The village can
groundwater supply has less than 10 mg/L of chloride and optimize the amount of salt used for softening or reduce
has low iron and manganese concentrations. The village the amount of chloride discharged to the sanitary sewer
chose ion exchange softening for the simplicity of operation, from each facility. In the future the village is exploring
smaller footprint, and lower capital and operational cost. options to further reduce chloride loadings and may look at
Municipal softening reduced the hardness from 18 grains options to manage the discharge from each facility, optimize
per gallon to approximately 9 grains per gallon. The the softener operations, explore brine reuse, and possibly
village has an average daily demand of 0.40 MGD, which is remove a portion of the high strength chloride waste.
decreasing due to water conservation. In 2006 the village
expected to see a sharp increase in chloride loading at the Following Doug’s presentation, attendee’s ended the day
wastewater plant due to municipal softening with a gradual with a tour at one of the Villages water softening facilities.
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Environmental Engineering/Water Resources Seminar Series

Wednesdays, noon to 12:50PM
Engineering Hall (new engineering building) 1637 W WisconsinAve., Milwaukee Room 221
Professional development hours (PDHs). PDHs will be recorded and aan email documenting attendance will be sent to
attendees to use towards their Wisconsin Professional Engineer’s license. Each seminar presentation is equivalent to one PDH.
It is the responsibility of the PE to retain all records.
Date Speaker Tentative Title
Oct. 5 Dr. Stefan Schnitzer Fundamental ecology (specific title TBD)

Professor, Biological Sciences
Marquette University
Oct. 19 Lee Kimbell, MS Student Removal of triclosan from water via sorption to biosolid-derived
Marquette University biochar in a continuous flow through column
Oct. 26 No Seminar Emerging Contaminants Short Course
Nov. 2 Anna Avila, MS Student, Nutrient recovery from wastewater using ion exchange
Marquette University and biochar sorbents
Nov. 9 Dr. Massanori Fujimoto, A novel approach to link microbial taxa to anaerobic
Research Assistant Professor digester functions
Nov.16 Dr. James Edzwald, Connecting with the world seminar series. Water achievements
Professor and Chair of the and challenges: Past, present and future
Dept. of Civil and
Environmental Engineering,
Clarkson University
Nov. 23 No Seminar Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30 Dr. Zhongtian Li, Development of Airpres technology for struvite removal
CNP-Technology Water and
Biosolids Corp
Dec. 7 Patrick Elliot, Flood storage in the KK River watershed

MMSD Water Resources
Marquette University
Department of
Civil, Construction and
Environmental Engineering
Utility of the Future awarded to four local utilities

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies These utilities were recognized for their adoption of
(NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), UOTF principles which include water reuse, watershed
the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF), stewardship, beneficial biosolids reuse, community
and the WateReuse Association collectively known as a partnering & engagement, energy efficiency, energy
partnership of water sector organizations with input from generation & recovery, and nutrient & materials recovery.
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Andrew Sawyers, Director of EPA’s Office of Wastewater
the recipients of its Utility of the Future (UOTF) Today Management said, “EPA has been pleased to provide input
Recognition Program. This program recognizes utilities to the partnering associations on this important new
that have made progress with widespread adaption of the program. We believe it will play an important role in EPA’s
UOTF business model. More information on this program efforts to advance effective and sustainable practices that will
is available at www.wefnet.org/utilityrecognition. help utilities across the sector on their journey to becoming
the Utility of the Future.”
A total of 61 utilities, public and private, from the U.S,
Canada, and Denmark were selected. The highest Congratulations to these recipients.
concentration of recipients is from California. The Midwest
region is well represented with a total of 11, lead by
Wisconsin with 4 and Illinois with 3. The recipients from
Wisconsin include:
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
NewWater – a brand of the Green Bay Sewerage District
Stevens Point
Arbor Vitae hosts spring North Central Region meeting

The spring North Central Regional meeting was held at the After a short break, Peter Hansen from the Wisconsin Valley
Rueland’s Conference center in Arbor Vitae on June 2nd Improvement Company gave a presentation about his
and was hosted by the Lakeland Sanitary District. Despite company’s operation of the dams and reservoirs it maintains
there being some confusion about exactly which Rueland’s on the Wisconsin River. Peter talked about the history
Conference Center, the meeting did start on time at 8:30 of the company and how its focus has changed over the
with 37 people in attendance. Steering Committee President years. Originally established in the 1800’s, the focus of the
Andy Ott officially welcomed everyone to the meeting. company has switched from the transportation of logs down
river to maintaining a consistent flow of water through the
Andy introduced Steve Opatik from Becher Hoppe Wisconsin River.
Engineers who gave the first presentation on the operation
of the ATAD system at the Lakeland Sanitary District. Steve An example of a public/private partnership, the Wisconsin
started with a brief history of the Lakeland plant and the Valley Improvement Company is owned by eight
upgrades it has seen. These upgrades were driven by an members, including the WPS, PSC and PCA. It is licensed
increase of flow and loadings to the plant, two to three by the FERC and regulated by the DNR. With only 24
times the original design capacity. The selection of the ATAD employees, it manages 21 storage reservoirs, both natural
in 1996 was done specifically to address these increased and manmade, and 16 natural lakes. Paul highlighted the
loadings, and the need for a biosolids disposal method other seasonal nature of its flow management, and the benefits
than land application, as farm land is not readily available in associated with its operation, including more stable hydro-
the Northwoods. electric power generation, flood control, water conservation,
and water quality.
Steve reviewed the basic operating parameters of the
ATAD system, the best temperature range, the size and Steve Ohm gave the DNR update and reminded everyone
configuration of the tanks, mixing and odor control systems, about the August 1st CMOM deadline. Jack Saltes, who
and post digestion thickening and storage. The Class A would speak after lunch about CMOM, took notes of those
biosolids produced by the ATAD are made available to both operators with looks of surprise on their faces. Steve also
the public and to private contractors, and Lakeland has reviewed SSO and TFO reports and how basement backups
never had a problem finding a home for all of the biosolids fit into the mix (document but not necessary to report).
it produces. As the system completes its 20th year of Steve briefly touched on a number of ongoing DNR projects
operations, Lakeland is well satisfied in its selection of the including the Wisconsin River TMDL, multi-discharger
ATAD system. variance, DNR realignment, and upcoming bacteria criteria
changes. He also covered in greater depth a number of
The second presentation was by Katie Gruber from B&M financial assistance programs, reviewing the submittal
Technical Services. Her talk was about using Microsoft deadlines and application criteria for the CWF Loan
Excel for wastewater data management. Katie reviewed program, the CWF Hardship program, and the SDW Loan
all the traditional forms of data collection, from pen and program.
paper to SCADA systems. She covered the ways digital data
can be used by ready-made software packages like HACH The business meeting was conducted just before lunch.
WIMS and other proprietary services, but her focus was on After lunch Jack Saltes gave a “Brass Tacks” talk about
choosing solutions that make your data work for you, and CMOM. With only two months to go before the deadline,
not the other way around. Jack focused on the items needed to meet the minimum
code requirements found in NR 210.23. Jack directed his
Katie presented the Excel spreadsheet as an often used, but talk to those who may not have not started their CMOM and
underappreciated way to manage large amounts of data. She walked us through each section of the code, highlighting the
briefly covered the basics, including design and formatting, items he and other DNR staff would expect to find during a
mathematical functions, and reports. As spreadsheets are review.
one of the most utilized parts of modern data management,
she encouraged everyone to dig a little deeper into their Jack set aside the training materials he’s been using for the
understanding of spreadsheets, and how they can make all last few years and handed out a single page with the bare
of our lives a little easier. continued on page 45

North Central business
bones NR 210.23 code on one side. Each major component
of the code was highlighted, corresponding to the meeting minutes
recommended sections of the traditional CMOM training
North Central Region Business Meeting Minuets
materials. Jack spoke about how most of these components
Arbor Vitae, WI June 2nd, 2016.
could probably be addressed with materials already on hand
and that at this time the focus should be on filling in the 1. President Andy Ott called the business meeting to order
blanks to satisfy the code. at 11:35 AM.
Tom Steinbach from the City of Oconomowoc gave the last 2a. President Andy Ott thanked everyone for attending the
presentation of the day with an overview of how the City meeting, and the speakers for taking the time to share their
has used Adaptive Management to meet its ultra-low level presentations with the group.
phosphors limit. The city operates the only wastewater
2b. President Andy Ott thanked Lakeland Sanitary District
treatment plant in its section of the Rock River watershed.
for hosting the meeting, and the DNR for providing the tour
While many of the tributaries in the watershed are on the
of the fish hatchery.
303d list of impaired waters, the Oconomowoc River is not.
The City, with a strong connection to the River running 2c. President Andy Ott recognized State WWOA President
through it, wants to keep it that way. Lyle Lutz, Past President Kelly Zimmer and Director Jeff
Simpson. Jeff spoke briefly about the State Conference,
Tom quickly stepped through the Adaptive Management membership renewals, promotional materials, award
selection process, highlighting the conditions and nominations, and membership promotion.
characteristics of the watershed that make AM a good fit
for the City. He talked about the challenges associated 2d. President Andy Ott called for any questions, comments
with managing a program that inherently relies on the or changes to the meeting minutes from the last regional
cooperation of the other land owners in the watershed. He business meeting held in Marshfield and posted on the
also spoke of the success they have had forming a Regional WWOA website. Hearing none the minutes were accepted
Conservation Partnership Program that promotes private as posted.
and public stakeholders working together to help fund the
parts of the AM program that benefit them all. 3a. President Andy Ott presented Ken Bloom’s Treasurer’s
Report. As of June 6th the region had $744.39 in our escrow
At 3:00 attendees were invited to take a tour of the Art account and $2976.00 in our checking account.
Oehmcke Fish Hatchery in nearby Woodruff. Most of those 3b. President Ott reported on the Steering Committee
attending made the drive and met at the DNR Fire Station meeting held on March 10th at the Stage Coach in Mosinee.
near the hatchery. DNR staff members lead the group Topics covered included increasing registration fees for non-
through the facility, explaining the hatching and rearing members and adjusting vendors’ fees to include one regular
process. The hatchery breads muskellunge, walleye, lake registration.
trout and suckers. A million suckers are bread to feed every
100,000 walleye and 10,000 muskellunge. Breading their 3b. President Andy Ott highlighted upcoming meetings and
own feed stock reduces their cost of operations significantly. events, including the Watertown Classic Collection System
The group was walked through the hatching building where Seminar on June 9th, the Marshfield Northwoods Collection
dozens of small tanks containing the thousands of small fry System Seminar on July 21st, a joint NCL/NCR Laboratory
were being grown. The Hatchery gets its water from two Class on August 11th, the Winter Northcentral Regional
sources, blending water from the nearby stream and a well Meeting on Wisconsin Rapids on August 30th, and the
located several miles away to better regulate temperature WWOA Annual Conference in La Crosse on October 11th
conditions. It operates under its own WPDES discharge through the 14th.
permit, discharging the water directly or after stilling ponds
as necessary to meet its limits, which change depending on 4. President Andy Ott skipped mention of the award
the season and receiving water conditions. The hatchery was nominations previously covered by Director Jeff Simpson.
a great example of the State regulating itself in the same way 5. President Andy Ott skipped mention of promotional
all wastewater treatment plants are regulated. materials previously mentioned by Director Jeff Simpson.
Submitted by Chris Helgestad, NCR Secretary.
6. President Andy Ott mentioned the availability of

scholarships and tuition aid to WWOA members and their
families.
7. President Andy Ott encouraged all non-members to

consider the benefits of membership.
8. President Andy Ott encouraged everyone to consider

hosting a future meeting. WWOA
9. President Andy Ott encouraged everyone to follow us on 51st Annual Conference
Facebook and LinkedIn.
10. President Andy Ott opened the floor for new business. Madison Marriott West
There was none. Middleton
11. President Andy Ott adjourned the meeting
at 11:55 AM. October 16-20, 2017
Recorded and Submitted by
Chris Helgestad, NCR Secretary.
Kenny Oyler Joins Enviro-Care Alternative Strategies to

Gurnee, Illinois U.S.A., Date July 13, 2016. Kenny Oyler
Achieve Phosphorus
has joined Enviro-Care Company as the new Eastern Discharge Requirements
Regional Sales Manager. Phil Thompson, President of
Enviro-Care explains. “We are pleased to have found A common belief is that there was no real source of funding
an experienced leader to continue growing the Eastern for controlling nonpoint pollution and that implementation
territories. Kenny is a screening expert with 36 years of of water quality standards would force communities
experience in the municipal headworks market and can with WPDES permits to either fund the pollution control
immediately step into that leadership role.” (trading) or spend even more on plant upgrades to achieve
compliance. The concept was often repeated at various
Kenny Oyler’s industry experience is extensive. He spent wastewater presentations.
thirteen years with JWC and twenty plus years with IDI,
FMC and Wheelabrator. As a seasoned Sales professional This concept was reinforced thru the Total Maximum
from within the industry, Kenny will be a welcome addition Daily Loading (TMDL) program; Adaptive Management
to our sales/marketing team. “We plan to tap into his Option; and Effluent Trading. These programs to achieve
industry knowledge and experience as we move forward compliance with the phosphorus water quality standards
growing Enviro-Care.” stated Thompson. “Kenny is all relied on a municipality being forced to pay to protect
another industry resource that will enable us to train and the environment. The catch is, this was all based on limited
grow the next generation of screening experts.” experience and insights associated with limited exposure to
other groups and insights.
Enviro-Care Company of Gurnee Illinois (previously located
in Rockford Illinois) is a headworks company supplying This was written to share insights that I was exposed
screening and solids/grit management equipment to the to while serving as a Board Member for the Southeast
water and wastewater industry. Enviro-Care was founded Wisconsin Fox River Commission, discussion with a variety
in 1972. In 2009, Enviro-Care became the exclusive of people including WDNR and SEWRPC staff. I also
North American license partner of SAVI S.r.l. of Mantua wanted to highlight Tom Steinbach’s insights and efforts
Italy. Together they introduced the SAVI Flo-Drum Screen, for adaptive management….where a WWTP is leading the
MultiRake Screens and the “Beast” for Septage, FOG and effort to clean-up the water.
Sludge screening to the North American market. February
Water Quality Monitoring: There is a limited amount of
2015 brought another partnership between Enviro-Care and
actual monitoring sites to assess rivers and lakes. There are
FSM® Frankenberger GmbH & Co.
options for volunteers or retirees to perform water quality
monitoring, which includes the potential of getting funding
In February of 2015, Enviro-Care Company was acquired
to perform the work. Mukwonago WWTP monitoring
by the WAMGROUP® headquartered in Modena, Italy.
program identified the fact that the Fox phosphorus
WAM is a multi-national company that first entered the
concentration decreased downstream from the confluence
conveying market in1969. WAM quickly expanded into all
with the Mukwonago River.
facets of bulk solids handling equipment and today is the
recognized leader in this important industrial application • Water Action Volunteers (WAV): This is a WDNR
with thousands of installations worldwide. program providing training to interested individuals
to perform for stream assessments. By working with
In 2013, WAMGROUP’s growing interest in the a coordinator, they help you with site selection, biotic
environmental sector led to the purchase of SAVI® S.r.l monitoring, DO, water clarity, and other skills for
located in Mantua, Italy. information to eventually be added in the WDNR SWIMS
data base. http://watermonitoring.uwex.edu/wav/
Today Enviro-Care Company is the exclusive sales and
engineering partner in North America for SAVI S.r.l., Mukwonago staff attended a training session and weekly
SPECO® – the wastewater division of WAMGROUP®, perform total and dissolved ortho phosphorus, water clarity,
and FSM Frankenberger GmbH & Co. KG of Pohlheim pH, DO, and temperature and then submit it to the WDNR
Germany. SWIMS program.

Additional phosphorus monitoring provided useful insights • National Resources Conservation Service provides a wide
on phosphorus sources and issues in the river. High acid- range of resources, as well as providing grants to help fund
hydrolysable phosphorus concentrations helped indicate the projects.
issue of soil erosion. Likewise, very low concentration of http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/
dissolved ortho-P and high total P demonstrated the issue of home/
algae at another site.
• Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
Funding: The original premise of this article was a lack promotes coordination between NRCS and its partners
of project funding to address pollution sources leading to to deliver conservation assistance to producers and
water quality impairment. A trick is learning how to link landowners. NRCS provides assistance to producers through
sources to help fully fund projects. Here are examples of partnership agreements and through program contracts or
opportunities to check on: easement agreements.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/
• County Conservation Efforts: It’s worth checking on programs/farmbill/rcpp/
whether the County has resources that could be channeled
into water pollution control. In addition to the state funds • Nonprofit Organizations represent another option.
distributed to counties, I have seen Racine County help fund Groups like The Nature Conservancy exist to improve the
SEWFRC work in Racine. environment..
• Southeast Wisconsin Fox River Commission (SEWFRC) • Application of restoration strategies: There is funding
is established thru legislation. Contrary to the above for a variety of strategies like: establish a prairie, wet-land
belief, that group is funded thru the State Budget to pay for enhancement or even wet-land development.
projects to address water quality issues and enhance the
recreational opportunities in the Illinois Fox River. This Information exists thru a variety of sources: There really is
group has channeled $1.25 million of projects to that end. a variety of information out there to understand what issues
http://sewfrc.org/ exist that could be resources, whether you’re opting to
pursue adaptive management, effluent trading, etc.
• Legislation: Securing political support could lead to
the formation of an organization similar to SEFRC. If • County Land & Water Management Plans: Each county
successful, this could provide state funding. Leveraging completes their land & water resource management
those funds with other nonpoint pollution funds would pay plan. It’s a comprehensive document for each county, that
for more remediation projects. includes information on soils, assesses erosion, etc. This
can provide insights on areas to consider efforts to control
• WDNR monitoring grants: Specific proposals can be erosion going into a river. An example of the plan for
submitted each year to request funding to perform sampling Kenosha County is found at:
and/or analysis to assess the area. http://www.kenoshacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/5218
http://wiatri.net/cbm/Partnership/
Each county has staff that can help provide insights on the
• WDNR website has a variety of lists available to fund entire issue.
studies and restoration work. The grants include rivers,
lakes, etc. as well as the 9 key element plan listed above. • Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission: The
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/nonpoint/9keyelementplans.html SEWFRC was actually created thru legislation to protect
http://dnr.wi.gov/Aid/SurfaceWater.html the Fox River and to support projects to enhance the
recreation uses of the Fox. In addition to the creation of this
• EPA does provide grant money for development of the organization, the WDNR provides funding for remediation
“9 key element plans” plus can fund remediation projects. and improvement projects. They have funded over $1.2
Completing the 9 key element plan opens this as a major million in projects over the years. For further details, check
funding source for future pollution abatement projects. their web-site: http://sewfrc.org/
https://www.epa.gov/hwp/healthy-watersheds-consortium- continued on page 50
grant
Lake Michigan District travels to Sister Bay for August meeting

The August 18th Lake Michigan District meeting in Sister were approved. Dustin stated we only have one team
Bay was another successful meeting with over 50 operators, assembled so far for the operator completion during the
septage haulers, and DNR personnel in attendance, along state conference. Richard Sachs of the WDNR stated the
with many equipment and process vendors. A special applications for the November 2nd Operator Certification
thanks to Energenecs for sponsoring the treats during the exams have been sent out and the deadline to register is
breaks. October 5, 2016. If you had not received your application
yet, contact Richard Sachs or download the form from the
Dave Lienau, Village of Sister Bay President, welcomed DNR website. Richard stated the study guide for Subclass
everyone to the Village. C: Handling, Processing, and Reuse of Biological Solids
and Sludges, has been revised and the updated study guide
Following the can be found on the DNR website. A new rule package
welcome by takes effect to bring Wisconsin rules into compliance with
the Village federal rules. Richard explained a few areas where the
President, rules were revised. The first is that whole effluent toxicity
Eric Lynne (WET) test failures will trigger a WET limit. Second, a
of Donohue slight change will be made to how some daily maximum
& Associates limits are determined. The third regarding municipal
Eric Lynne
presented permits, limits need to be expressed as weekly and monthly
Sister Bay Project and some other stuff. Eric described the averages, whenever practicable. Lastly, for industrial
project goals of the Highway 42 reconstruction through permits, limits need to be expressed as daily maximum and
Sister Bay. The Village decided to improve the underground monthly averages, whenever practicable. Richard stated
utilities prior to the DOT replacing the roadway pavement. these changes should not require any additional monitoring,
The presentation was ended by discussing a phosphorus but will require additional reporting requirements in some
removal pilot test currently being conducted at the Fond du situations.
Lac WWTP.
Craig Koch
Next on the agenda was Tom Jenkins of Jen Tech. Tom and Eric
had a presentation titled How NOT to Conduct an Finnila
Energy Evaluation. Tom first provided some formulas for of Crane
calculating electrical power, savings, and payback period. Engineering
Tom explained what electrical costs consist of and provided presented
many reasons for why WWTP operators have difficulties Craig Koch and Eric Finnila on Laser
with electrical costs. In addition, Tom introduced the idea Alignment.
of implementing operational changes like taking unneeded Craig and Eric described how alignment of equipment
tanks out of service to save electricity. Tom warned shafts is paramount to long equipment and coupling life. In
operators not to use name plate data and design point addition, the benefits of laser alignment, in lieu of using an
performance to calculate actual plant electrical draw because ordinary level, were discussed. Craig and Eric explained
they are worse case scenarios. Tom ended the presentation how a laser alignment aligns the horizontal, vertical, and
by discussing why unnecessary levels of details are not the shaft angles. Craig and Eric finished the presentation by
required for performing a laser alignment demo.
an energy
evaluation The last presentation was by Michael Sobotik of Synergy
because a Sales. Michael’s presentation was titled Level Measurement
majority of the Technologies – The Best Place for the Right Instrument.
data used are The presentation described the pros and cons of common
best estimates. wastewater level measurement technologies. Michael
Tom Jenkins
explained how the different level measurement technologies
Dustin Jerabek called the WWOA LMD business meeting are affected by different weather and operation conditions.
to order. Last quarter’s minutes and treasurer’s report continued on page 50
continued from page 49 continued from page 48
In addition, The SEWFRC hired a consultant to assess a section of the

Michael broke Fox River between Waukesha and Waterford to identify
down the cost soil erosion and invasive species. The report identified
of ownership opportunities to correct erosion.
of the
different level • SEWRPC: SEWRPC has a wide range of resources,
technologies including GIS maps.
for initial
price, • WDNR surface water viewer is a GIS program, where
Michael Sobotik installation, past monitoring data for water chemistry and biological
setup, and maintenance costs. The presentation was assessments are there.
wrapped up with Michael discussing the accuracies/errors
and measurement ranges of the different level measurement EPA 9 Key Element Plan: Unlike the TMDL process and
technologies. Adaptive Management, an EPA 9 key element plan” is a
process that assesses issues in a watershed, establishes
Mike Schell, Utilities Manager for the Village of Sister Bay, priorities on projects, and has opportunities for funding the
gave an introduction of the WWTP history, flows, loadings, plan and projects. This does not create any discharge limits
seasonal impacts, major processes, and components. A for anyone!
plant tour followed the plant introduction.
Grants are available for developing the plan and
The next meeting will be in Hilbert on December 15, 2016.
implementing projects to improve the condition of the
Special thanks to the Village of Sister Bay for hosting this
water body. Instead of focusing corrective actions on the
meeting.
WWTP, it is focused on developing a prioritized list to fix
Minutes submitted by Josh Steffeck, Lake Michigan District pollution problems. More information is available on the
Secretary/Treasurer WDNR website:
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/nonpoint/9keyelementplans.html
Conclusion: There are things that we can do to help

improve the rivers, without putting it on the backs of the
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217, SEPTEMBER 2016

WISCONSIN WASTEWATER OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.

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50th Annual W.W.O.A. Conference

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