Ohio Water Environment Association
The Ohio Water Environment Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) association that provides technical education and training for Ohio water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. OWEA's nearly 2000 members are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our most precious natural resource ... WATER. (more about OWEA)
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126 Attend Government Affairs Workshop in Columbus
Featured speakers were Alan Vicory and Eric Emory of ORSANCO, with guests Dan Woltering and Jane Knecht from the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF). Pictured below: Alan Vicory, Dale Kocarek, John Owen, Mark Livengood, and Eric Emory. See all photos.
WEF Personnel Survey - 2009 Results and New 2010 Survey
WEF has released the 2009 Wastewater Personnel Survey Summary. Kim Riddell, Chair of the WEF Plant Operations and Maintenance Committee and OWEA Plant Operations Committee Co-Chair, reported that Ohio had the highest response rate. Congratulations Ohio water quality professional for your commitment and level of participation! Keep up the good work - add your input by completing the 2010 Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collections Systems Personnel Survey online or completing the survey in writing.
WEF has released the 2009 Wastewater Personnel Survey Summary. Kim Riddell, Chair of the WEF Plant Operations and Maintenance Committee and OWEA Plant Operations Committee Co-Chair, reported that Ohio had the highest response rate. Congratulations Ohio water quality professional for your commitment and level of participation! Keep up the good work - add your input by completing the 2010 Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collections Systems Personnel Survey online or completing the survey in writing.
WEF Delegate Candidate Applications
Due May 15, 2010
The OWEA Executive Committee will appoint a new WEF Delegate to represent OWEA in the WEF House of Delegates in June 2010. This appointment is open to any current WEF/OWEA member in good standing. The successful candidate will have shown past interest in positively supporting OWEA and WEF by serving on committees, on an Ohio Section Executive Committee, on OWEA’s Executive Committee, or other relevant service. The position would require a 3-year commitment to serve in the WEF House of Delegates. The delegate position starts in October 2010 and runs through WEFTEC in 2013. The successful candidate will replace Steve Morrison, who is completing his 3-year HOD position. Phil Anderson is OWEA's second WEF Delegate and is completing his first year of service.
Due May 15, 2010
The OWEA Executive Committee will appoint a new WEF Delegate to represent OWEA in the WEF House of Delegates in June 2010. This appointment is open to any current WEF/OWEA member in good standing. The successful candidate will have shown past interest in positively supporting OWEA and WEF by serving on committees, on an Ohio Section Executive Committee, on OWEA’s Executive Committee, or other relevant service. The position would require a 3-year commitment to serve in the WEF House of Delegates. The delegate position starts in October 2010 and runs through WEFTEC in 2013. The successful candidate will replace Steve Morrison, who is completing his 3-year HOD position. Phil Anderson is OWEA's second WEF Delegate and is completing his first year of service.
Please review the House of Delegate Orientation to learn more about the responsibilities of a WEF Delegate.
If interested, please send an email with appropriate supportive information to Mark Livengood, OWEA President, at livengoodm@mcohio.org by May 15, 2010.
the 2010 Operations Challenge and
Operators Hands-On Education Day
The 2010 event will take place Tuesday, May 18th in Lima at the Allen County Sanitary Engineering Department. Competition winners will represent Ohio at the WEFTEC.10 Operations Challenge. Operators will attend technical sessions, hands-on sessions, and observe the Ohio competion. Learn more about this exciting event and contact hours available for participating.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) adopted the final revisions to the Final Water Quality Standards Rules (OAC 3745-1) on December 15, 2009. Please click on the following link for additional information:
Biosolids Specialty Workshop Draws 136 Attendees to Columbus
The Residuals Committee packed the meeting room at the University Plaza Hotel on December 10th. Attendees earned up to 6 Contact Hours learning about the latest updates in biosolids technology. Committee Chairs Jamie Gellner and Dave Brewer arranged for a slate of informative presentations. View all the Workshop Photos.
The Residuals Committee packed the meeting room at the University Plaza Hotel on December 10th. Attendees earned up to 6 Contact Hours learning about the latest updates in biosolids technology. Committee Chairs Jamie Gellner and Dave Brewer arranged for a slate of informative presentations. View all the Workshop Photos.
Featured Events
Government Affairs Workshop
March 11, 2010 - Thursday
University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
On Site Registration Available
Workshop Agenda and Forms
NWOWEA Section Meeting
March 17, 2010 - Wednesday
Online Registration
SE/NE OWEA Joint Section Meeting
March 25, 2010 - Thursday
Dover, Ohio
Online Registration
SWOWEA Operator Education Day
April 30, 2010
Montgomery County Sanitary Engineering Building
Online Registration
2010 Ohio Operations Challenge
and Operators Hands-On Education Day
May 18, 2010 - Tuesday
Allen County Sanitary Engineering Department
Lima, Ohio
More Info and Registration
2010 Annual Conference
June 15 - 17, 2010
The Columbus - A Renaissance Hotel
More Info and Registration