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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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.
Safety Awards Application Deadline is February 10
It's almost time for Safety Awards! Applications are due by February 10, 2010 to be eligible for an OWEA 2009 Burke Award or Safety Award. Submit an application and see how your safety program compares to other programs in Ohio.
Final Water Quality Standards Rules
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.
OWEA Demonstrates Benefits of Membership at the CCAO/CEAO Event
The Ohio Water Environment Association hosted a booth the the County Commissioners Association of Ohio/County Engineers Association of Ohio Winter Conference on December 7th and 8th. President-Elect Dale Kocarek manned the booth, ably describing the vision and mission of the 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 Executive Administrator Judi Henrich provided support.
The Ohio Water Environment Association hosted a booth the the County Commissioners Association of Ohio/County Engineers Association of Ohio Winter Conference on December 7th and 8th. President-Elect Dale Kocarek manned the booth, ably describing the vision and mission of the 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 Executive Administrator Judi Henrich provided support.
Technical Review Group (TRG) Comments
on PTI Rule Package OAC 3745-42
Recently, the Government Affairs Committee's TRG provided comments and feedback on the proposed changes to the Ohio EPA's Permit to Install (PTI) Rule Package, OAC 3745-42. OWEA received 12 sets of comments back from our Technical Review Group (TRG), which were used in compiling OWEA's response. Find out who assisted in this review and learn how you can join the Technical Review Group.
on PTI Rule Package OAC 3745-42
Recently, the Government Affairs Committee's TRG provided comments and feedback on the proposed changes to the Ohio EPA's Permit to Install (PTI) Rule Package, OAC 3745-42. OWEA received 12 sets of comments back from our Technical Review Group (TRG), which were used in compiling OWEA's response. Find out who assisted in this review and learn how you can join the Technical Review Group.
On May 20, 2009 OWEA submitted the Comments on Draft Biosolids Rule OAC 3745-40 to the Ohio EPA. This effort was lead by Dave Brewer, chair of the OWEA Biosolids Committee and his committee. You may read these comments on the OWEA Policy and Position Statements page.
Featured Events
Government Affairs Workshop
March 11, 2010 - Thursday
University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
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Workshop Agenda and Forms
SWOWEA Operator Education Day
April 30, 2010
Montgomery County Sanitary Engineering Building
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2010 Ohio Operations Challenge
and Operators Hands-On Education Day
May 18, 2010 - Tuesday
Allen County Sanitary Engineering Department
Lima, Ohio
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2010 Annual Conference
June 15 - 17, 2010
The Columbus - A Renaissance Hotel
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