Engineers for Communities Mike@mod-eng.com (Michael Groselle)

★ Lead and Copper Regulations: Discover how small water systems can tackle the daunting task of identifying the age and material of their service lines to meet the requirements of the lead and copper rule revision. 

★ Free Technical Support for Small Water Systems in Colorado: Learn about the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s initiatives that offer free technical to small water systems serving populations of 15,000 or less and having two or more service lines. These programs help develop accurate service line inventories, crucial for meeting federal compliance deadlines.

★ Leveraging Existing Data: Explore the power of using existing data, from assessor records to billing information, to get a head start crafting service line inventories. This discussion underscores the importance of leveraging every available resource to avoid unnecessary excavations and streamline compliance processes.

★ Resource Optimization Through Asset Management: Delve into how water systems can optimize resources and planning through effective asset management. Learn about the strategies that allow systems to proactively manage, maintain, renew, and replace assets, thus securing funding and ensuring sustainable operations.

★ Practical Steps and Real-World Applications: Hear from Aaron and Caroline about practical steps and methodologies for identifying and managing service lines. They discuss real-world applications that have helped numerous systems improve their operational efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations. 

★ Evolving Wastewater Treatment: Gibson discusses the transition from traditional methods to BioWorks' simplified extended aeration systems, specifically designed for the unique needs of small municipalities, ensuring reliable results with minimal complexity.
★ Advanced Aeration Techniques: Discover how BioWorks employs fine bubble diffusers and moving aeration systems to maximize efficiency, reduce energy costs, and simplify maintenance—key factors for smaller towns with limited resources.
★ Designing for the Cold: Learn about BioWorks' strategies for preventing freezing in colder climates, ensuring continuous operation throughout the seasons without the need for costly infrastructure like heated enclosures.
★ Operational Ease for Lagoon Transitioners: Hear how BioWorks' systems offer an easy transition for operators moving from lagoon to more advanced activated sludge systems, emphasizing ease of operation and lower certification barriers.
★ Cost Advantages Over MBRs: Gibson sheds light on the significant cost benefits and reduced operational complexity when choosing BioWorks' systems over more sophisticated MBRs, making them a smart choice for budget-conscious communities.
★ Denitrification Challenges Addressed: Gain insights into how BioWorks' designs can achieve stringent denitrification requirements, providing small municipalities with an edge in meeting environmental compliance.
★ Success Stories: Be inspired by successful upgrades from outdated lagoons to BioWorks' systems, illustrating the substantial improvements in both cost and performance for small to mid-sized municipalities.

★ Revolutionary Non-Contact Laser Flow: Trivedi highlights the unique ability of Teledyne's devices to measure water velocity below the surface, avoiding clogs and maintenance demands, and ensuring accurate data even during overflows.

★ Remote Data Access and Alerts: Discover how Teledyne's technology transmits flow sensor data to a logger device that allows for remote monitoring and instant alerts, enabling swift responses to potential issues.

★ Cost-Saving, Risk-Reducing Solutions: Learn about the financial and safety benefits of non-contact sensors in the field, reducing the need for costly, hazardous manhole entries and maintenance.

★ Innovative Sampling Devices: Explore Teledyne's range of samplers, from portable to refrigerated units, crucial for analyzing water quality in treatment plants and meeting regulatory requirements for temperature-sensitive testing.

★ Emerging Contaminant Detection: Trivedi explains how Teledyne's samplers are pivotal in detecting PFAS—persistent environmental pollutants—and other emerging contaminants, aiding in the responsible management of wastewater treatment plants.

★ Tracking Public Health Threats: Discover Teledyne's role in wastewater disease surveillance, crucial for early detection of viruses like COVID-19, Influenza, and other Pathogens, potentially preventing outbreaks.

★ PFAS Fluorine Molecule: Gain a deeper understanding of how PFAS, a non-degradable fluorine molecule linked to health risks, is monitored by Teledyne's technology to prevent its entry into the ecosystem and food chain.

★ Sampling for Safety: Learn about the innovative portable refrigerated sampler designed for PFAS sampling, ensuring samples are immediately cooled to comply with stringent testing methods and maintain sample integrity.

★ Cloud-Based Data Management: Teledyne's cloud software offers a powerful, secure alternative to traditional SCADA systems, reducing IT demands while enhancing data security against hacking threats.

★ User-Friendly Dashboards and Alarms: Trivedi and Dennis will guide us through the intuitive dashboards that allow operators to monitor key performance indicators, set alarms, and efficiently manage water systems.

★ Rental and Cellular Services: Teledyne's flexible rental options for hardware and software and in-house cellular services simplify setup and provide cost-effective solutions for temporary studies or projects.

★ Learn about the unique bead filter technology, a dual-function system that combines biological and mechanical filtration to tackle various contaminants with unmatched efficiency.

★ Addressing Complex Water Challenges: Malone dives into how AST excels in removing TSS, VOD, ammonia, and even specialized contaminants like BTEX, showcasing the system's versatility in water treatment.

★ Mastering Denitrification: Uncover the secrets behind achieving effective denitrification, a challenging process for many treatment plants, through AST's innovative approach that ensures compliance with stringent regulations.

★ Cost-Effective Solutions for Lagoon Polishing: Hear real-world success stories of municipalities utilizing AST's bead filters for lagoon polishing, offering a financially viable alternative to expensive mechanical plant upgrades.

★ Competitive Edge: Explore how AST stand out in the market by replacing conventional biological and mechanical systems with a single, efficient unit, simplifying operations and reducing costs.

★ Simplified Operation and Longevity: Delve into the low maintenance needs and operational simplicity of AST's filtration technology, emphasizing the long-term durability and ease of use that appeal to operators.

★ Navigating Regulatory Approvals: Malone shares the journey of securing regulatory approval across different states, highlighting the importance of pilot studies and the adaptability of AST's technology to meet diverse regulatory standards.

★ Environmental Impact and Sustainability: From reducing methane emissions in dairy farm lagoon systems to enhancing nutrient removal, discovering how AST contributes to sustainable environmental practices and energy savings.

★ Future Directions and Innovations: Peek into the future as Malone discusses ongoing research and development efforts at AST Filters, aimed at advancing water treatment technologies to meet the evolving needs of communities and industries globally. 

★ Transforming Water Treatment with Advanced Materials: French discusses Wateropolis's unique granular materials designed to optimize water treatment processes, ensuring energy and water savings while tackling specific water contaminants.

★ Iron and Manganese Removal: Explore the effective strategies for removing these common yet challenging contaminants, including the use of robust ceramic materials and specialized techniques for manganese removal.

★Catalytic Surfaces: French shares insights into the development of catalytic surfaces for effective manganese removal. He also addresses the impact of oxidant used on biological growth within the media, and solutions for maintaining the catalytic surface

★ Biological Filtration: Discover the cutting-edge applications of biological filtration in water treatment, including the promotion of beneficial microbial growth and the utilization of expanded clay materials for enhanced surface area and biological activity.

★ Success Stories and Waterpolis Applications: Hear about Wateropolis's achievements in improving water treatment processes across various sectors, from municipal to industrial and consumer products, showcasing the widespread impact of their technologies.

★ Looking to the Future: French reflects on the continuous innovation and research driving Wateropolis forward, with a focus on developing more robust, efficient, and sustainable water treatment solutions for communities worldwide.
 

★ Advanced Screening Techniques: Turpin elaborates on Duperon's specialized screening technologies, designed to efficiently remove solids and protect downstream processes, setting a new standard in municipal wastewater management. 

★ Addressing the Flushable Wipes Crisis: Explore Duperon's proactive strategies to mitigate issues caused by so-called flushable wipes, including innovative screening solutions that intercept these materials before they can disrupt the sewage system.

★ The FlexRake IQ: Uncover the unique features of the FlexRake IQ, including its ability to dynamically adjust to varying debris loads and flow rates, ensuring uninterrupted operation during peak storm events.

★ Simplifying Maintenance and Operations: Learn how Duperon's design ethos of "less is more" translates into more reliable, easy-to-maintain equipment that significantly reduces the operational workload on wastewater treatment facilities.

★ Real-World Applications and Successes: Hear firsthand accounts of how Duperon's screening solutions have transformed the operational efficiency of wastewater treatment plants, saving municipalities time and resources.

★ The Future of Wastewater Treatment: Turpin shares insights into the ongoing research and development efforts at Duperon to address future wastewater management challenges, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency.

★ Empowering Operators with Innovative Tools: Discover how Duperon's technologies are designed with operators in mind, offering user-friendly interfaces and features that make day-to-day operations smoother and more efficient.

★ Regulatory Challenges: Gain an understanding of how Duperon collaborates with municipalities to ensure compliance with evolving environmental regulations and standards, facilitating smoother project implementation and operation.