June 2017 Digest

June 30, 2017

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Sewer Simulator Shines a Light on Underground Infrastructure

Two wastewater operators from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD; Cleveland) had a bright idea — if the public can’t go underground to see wastewater treatment systems, then these systems must be brought to the public. To spread the word, Pete Lehman and Todd Andexler, NEORSD field tech operators, transformed a metal storage container into a Sewer Simulator.

California Operator Leaves a Legacy for Future Professionals

As operations supervisor, David Hayden has served the public for more than 35 years, treating and supplying safe, recycled water to the Irvine (Calif.) Ranch Water District community. In this My Water Legacy column, Hayden describes his efforts to prepare his facility for the next generation of wastewater operators as well as to pass institutional knowledge to young people entering the water sector.

From the President: The Power of Partnerships

With tremendous input from Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) members, the WEF Board of Trustees sets the organization’s strategic direction and ensures adequate resources are available to meet WEF’s critical objectives. But making measurable progress toward achieving WEF’s strategic goals can be challenging. Often, the real action occurs at the local level through the fantastic work of WEF members. WEF accomplishes much of its work through partnerships on multiple levels.

In Memoriam — Nicholas J. Bartilucci, NYWEA Treasurer and Water Leader

Nicholas J. Bartilucci, a distinguished water sector engineer and member of the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) since 1957, died July 17, 2016, at the age of 85.

Bartilucci became involved in NYWEA as a student at Manhattan College (Riverdale, N.Y.) and continued on to become an influential leader for the WEF Member Association.

Mentorship Programs Pave a Path to a More Sustainable Future for the Water Sector

Kristi Steiner, member of the WEF Students and Young Professionals Committee, attended the 2017 Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) conference and was inspired by Cristina Lugo’s presentation. In this column, Steiner shares the young professional’s experience with the WEAO mentorship program.

New York WEA Illustrates the Importance of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

While everyone uses water and wastewater infrastructure daily, not everyone knows exactly how it works and why it needs to be funded. The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) decided to illustrate the importance of this infrastructure to the public with a video and accompanying guide.