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VOL. 237, SEPTEMBER 2020 WISCONSIN WASTEWATER OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. Aerial view of Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 54th Annual W.W.O.A. Conference October 20-22 2020 Virtual Conference Inside This Issue… 2020 - 2021 W.W.O.A. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY • President’s message / Page 3 Jeff Smudde Jeremy Cramer President Director (2021) • Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton WWTF / Page 4 Director of Environmental Wastewater Treatment Programs Director NEW Water (GBMSD) City of Sun Prairie • Safety article: Hydration / Page 18 2231 N Quincy St. 300 E Main Street Green Bay, WI 54302 Sun Prairie WI 53590 • WWOA mission/vision statement / Page 20 Work: 920-438-1040 Work: 608-825-0731 Cell: 920-851-1087 Cell: 608-235-9280 • Conference & registration info / Page 21 [email protected] jcramer@ cityofsunprairie.com • Conference schedule / Page 22 Don Lintner President Elect N2511 State Rd 57 Marc Stephanie • Technical sessions Tues & Wed / Page 23 New Holstein, WI 53061 Director (2020) Cell: 920-418-3869 Director of Public Works • Technical sessions Thurs / Page 24 [email protected] Village of Valders 1522 Puritan Rd New Holstein WI 53061 • Conference keynote speaker / Page 25 Rick Mealy Vice President Work: 920-629-4970 Cell: 920-251-8100 • Conference registration form / Page 26 Independent Contractor Lab & Regulatory Assistance [email protected] • Troubleshooting: Zoogloea bacteria / Page 27 319 Linden Lane Joshua Voigt Delavan WI 53115 Director (2020) Cell: 608-220-9457 • WWOA proposed changes / Page 30 Direct Sales Representative [email protected] Flygt a Xylem Brand 3894 Lake Drive • WWOA articles of incorporation / Page 32 Jeff “Juice” Simpson Hartford WI 53027 Past President Work: 262-506-2343 • WWOA bylaws / Page 35 Industrial Wastewater Engr. Cell: 414-719-5567 Crane Engineering [email protected] • Clarifier advertiser index / Page 41 2665 Fortune Drive Eau Claire, WI 54703 Work: 920-733-4425 Nancy Short Cell: 920-716-3323 Interim Executive Secretary j.simpson@ 7044 S 13th Street The Clarifier is the publication of the craneengineering.net Oak Creek, WI 53154 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’ Association Phone: 414-908-4950 x136 and is intended to inform and educate Ben Brooks [email protected] the membership on issues related to the Director (2021) treatment and control of wastewater. The Superintendent Medford Clarifier Staff Clarifier is produced five (5) times each Wastewater Treatment Fac City of Medford Jon Butt 414-755-1149 year: February, April, June, September, and 603 S Whelen Avenue [email protected] December. All members are encouraged to Medford, WI 54451 contribute to the mission of the Clarifier. Work: 715-748-4122 Ron Dickrell 715-387-1464 Cell: 715-965-2206 Cell: 715-897-2863 The Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’ [email protected] [email protected] Association is a non-profit organization Doralee Piering dedicated to educating, informing, and Jenny Pagel Director (2021) 262-377-6360 advancing the wastewater profession. Wastewater Foreman [email protected] WWOA has approximately 2,000 members City of Clintonville divided throughout six regions: Southeast, N9055 Cty Road M Southern, Lake Michigan, North Central, Shiocton WI 54170 Northwest, and West Central. Work: 715-823-7675 Cell: 920-606-4634 [email protected] The Clarifier SEPTEMBER 2020, VOL. 237 3 Presidents Message: Virtual conference in 2020 Greetings to my fellow wastewater colleagues. As I’m Thursday the conference will offer 16 more sessions in 4 writing this message just a few days after Labor Day, the different tracks and the annual business meeting held at weather has cooled substantially, providing a sneak peek at 11am. Attendees are strongly encouraged to participate in the fall weather that will soon be upon us. As we all know the annual business meeting to elect new officers for the from living in Wisconsin, this cool weather brings beautiful WWOA Board of Directors as well as vote on changes to the fall colors, and countless fall outdoor activities including WWOA Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and membership camping, fishing, and hunting. This is a great time to get fees. Attendees will be asked to submit comments and outside and enjoy the fall weather before winter is upon us questions in advance so they can be addressed during and snow begins to fall. the meeting. Voting will all take place using the polling functions on Zoom for those in attendance. I’d like to give everyone a preview of what the 54th Annual WWOA Conference will look like this year. With Attendees will have an opportunity to earn 12 wastewater COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic conditions, the Board and general septage credits and 11 water credits. This is was able to successfully cancel the contract with Kalahari sure to be the best virtual conference WWOA has ever Resort and begin transitioning to a virtual conference hosted, so don’t miss it! Visit wwoa.org to register today. platform. This will allow WWOA to continue to provide As I’m writing this final message as President of WWOA, I’m the education and training opportunities for wastewater reflecting back on this past year, which truly has been quite professionals throughout the state, in alignment with the unusual. Who would have ever guessed a year ago that we core functions of the organization. would be faced with all of the challenges presented to us? The Board of Directors has been meeting frequently to Over the past year I’ve been privileged to work with a very adapt the conference program to this virtual format, and talented and dedicated group on the Board of Directors. we’re excited to bring this unique opportunity to the They all deserve to be recognized for their additional time membership. The 54th Annual WWOA Conference will be and commitment over the past 8 months as the pandemic held virtually October 20-22. Conference registration and began affecting things. During this time we’ve all learned dashboard will be hosted using the Pheedloop platform, to function like a family. I’m incredibly proud to have been with the keynote, technical sessions, and business meeting via Zoom. The Pheedloop platform will allow for an interactive virtual exhibit hall, providing an opportunity for exhibitors to display their products and services, display short video clips, connect with customers via chat, or even video chat to provide that 1 on 1 interaction everyone is more accustomed to. The annual awards this year will be presented to the recipients prior to the conference so photos and other methods of recognition can be shared with all attendees throughout the conference. On Tuesday, October 20 the conference opens with a keynote presentation from Packer Legend Gilbert Brown during a fireside chat. Paul Kent will then present a hot topic – PFAS Legislation and Future Directions. After the two opening sessions, there will be four tracks packed full of educational technical sessions and opportunities to visit the part of this WWOA family to help guide the organization exhibitors. through these challenging times. I would be remiss as I extend my gratitude if didn’t recognize many of the past Wednesday will be packed full of 16 different technical presidents that I’ve called upon this year for advice, and sessions in 4 different tracks, along with opportunities to especially my family at home. The photo I chose to share meet with vendors and explore their virtual booths. There for this final message is of my family, who has supported is sure to be something to interest everyone. continued on page 4 4 VOL. 237, SEPTEMBER 2020 The Clarifier continued from page 3 Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton me for the past 7 years while I was on the Board, and most particularly during some of the very trying times this year. I wastewater treatment facility thought it was only fitting to recognize my WWOA family Dan Greve, MSA Professional Services, Inc. as well as my family at home that have played such an important role. History and Background The neighboring communities of Wisconsin Dells and It has truly been an honor to serve as president for this great Lake Delton encompass one of the most popular tourist organization and I’m looking forward to serving on the designations in the Midwest. The natural scenic beauty of Board one more year as Past President. the Upper and Lower Dells of the Wisconsin River and the development of indoor and outdoor water parks and other I have utmost confidence in the Board members following attractions draws over 2.8 million visitors annually to the behind me, that they will continue to help advance WWOA Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton area. for many years to come. For many years the City of Wisconsin Dells and the Village Best wishes, stay safe, and stay healthy, of Lake Delton operated separate wastewater treatment Jeff Smudde, WWOA President facilities. By the early 1970’s, growth in both communities and changes in environmental regulations threatened to render both wastewater treatment facilities obsolete. Have Questions About the Conference? Officials from the City of Wisconsin Dells and the Village Contact the WWOA Office at of Lake Delton began cooperative efforts to address the [email protected] wastewater treatment needs of both communities, which or call 414-908-4950 resulted in the formation of the Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton Sewerage Commission. Planning, evaluation of alternative treatment facility locations and technologies, and final design required several years. The Wisconsin Dells- If it involves water, MSA has Lake Delton Wastewater Treatment Facility was constructed the expertise to address it. north of the Wisconsin River in the City of Wisconsin Dells, and was placed into operation in 1981. Since the original construction, the wastewater treatment facility has undergone several upgrades to meet more stringent discharge limits and to increase treatment capacity to accommodate the increasing commercial development in the Dells-Delton area.