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WERF Events at WEFTEC 2010

New Orleans Morial Convention Center l New Orleans, La.
Conference: October 2-6 l Exhibition: October 4-6

Registration  is now open. Employees of WERF subscribing organizations may receive free registration for the WERF co-sponsored workshops, subject to availability. Seating is limited, so register soon. Registration is through WEF, using the online registration available or by completing the registration form in the WEFTEC.10 conference announcement, and indicating that you are a WERF subscriber. Seating is limited, so please register early.

WERF Research-Related Workshops

• W101: WEF/WERF The Challenge of Trace Organic Compounds (TOrC) in Wastewater: A Summary of the Latest Research From WERF and From Around the World
  
  
• W106: WEF/WERF Selecting the "Best" Carbon Augmentation for Nitrogen Control: How to Evaluate Alternative Sources
  
  
• W110: WEF/WERF Improving Our Understanding and Management of Biosolids Regrowth, Odors and Sudden Increases (ROSI) in Indicator Organisms
  
  
• W113: WEF/WERF Next Generation Strategic Asset Management: Leading Practices and Tools from WERF's Research

• W101: WEF/WERF The Challenge of Trace Organic Compounds (TOrC) in Wastewater: A Summary of the Latest Research From WERF and From Around the World
  
  When: Saturday, October 02, 2010, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
  Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Room 244 
   
  Description: There is a need for a holistic understanding of the critical issues related to Trace Organic Compounds (TOrCs) in our wastewater and water supply. This workshop, sponsored by WERF, will focus on the latest investigations of toxicology and risk, communication, and treatment of TOrCs.
  
  Workshop Speakers
  Shane Snyder
  Jerry Diamond
  Eric Dickenson
  Erin Snyder
  Lola Olabode
  
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• W106: WEF/WERF Selecting the "Best" Carbon Augmentation for Nitrogen Control: How to Evaluate Alternative Sources
  
  When: Saturday, October 02, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Room 339 
   
  Description: In this workshop, principles and the state of the knowledge of supplement of carbons source for supporting/enhancing denitrification, as well as a comprehensive literature review summarizing various types of external carbon sources will be presented. 
  
  Workshop speakers
  Charles Bott
  Peter L. Dold
  April Gu
  Annalisa Onnis-Hayden
  Jeanette Brown
  
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• W110: WEF/WERF Improving Our Understanding and Management of Biosolids Regrowth, Odors and Sudden Increases (ROSI) in Indicator Organisms
  
  When: Saturday, October 02, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Room 345
  
  Description: The related issues of biosolids odors and sudden increases of pathogen-indicator organisms in biosolids comprise two of the most significant barriers to sustainable biosolids management programs for many utilities and regulators. This workshop will report on progress and solicit feedback on interim results of WERF Project SRSK4T08, which is developing a solutions-oriented approach to overcoming these barriers.
  
  Workshop speakers:
  Alan Hais
  Diane Garvey
  Sudhir Murthy
  Mark Meckes
  John Novak
  Caroline Hemenway
  Zeynep Erdal
  Chris Muller
  
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• W113: WEF/WERF Next Generation Strategic Asset Management: Leading Practices and Tools from WERF's Research
  
  When: Saturday, October 02, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Where: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Room 352 
  
  Description: This workshop will help utility managers in operations, maintenance, planning, and engineering functions advance their strategic asset management programs.
  
  Workshop Speakers
  Walter Graf
  Duncan Rose
  Terry Brueck
  Frank Godin
  David Marlow
  
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