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Welcome to the 2023 Annual KRWA
Conference and Exhibition
“Quality Water — The Clear
Choice” is the theme of the 2023
Annual Conference & Exhibition for
water and wastewater systems
sponsored by KRWA. This conference
program offers an excellent day of
preconference sessions on Tuesday,
March 28 and a wide array of
concurrent sessions on Wednesday
and Thursday. This conference
involves more than 80 presenters.
EXPO Hall will be filled with state
and federal agencies, suppliers and
manufacturers, consultants and
other experts. Combining the outstanding
technical program with great food, hospitality and
professional entertainment makes the KRWA conference
a must “go-to” event. Register early and save $30. This
March 28-30, 2023 conference is an investment you should not miss.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? REGISTRATION
Everyone is welcome – city council members, Early registration is encouraged. Register for
mayors, operators, clerks, managers, bookkeepers, the preconference sessions on the reverse side of
RWD board members, administrators, industry and the registration form. Registration forms are at the
government officials, sanitarians and plumbers! In back of this booklet. Save $30 with early
2022, more than 2,250 people came from 320 cities registration postmarked or called in by March 15.
and 195 rural water or public wholesale districts. Meal tickets should be specified with early
Anyone who has an interest in water or wastewater registration. Registration name badges are
or community programs is welcome. required to attend sessions, exhibits or meal
functions.
DATES & LOCATION Operator Credits (Water and Wastewater
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 28 - 30 certification) and credits for City Clerks are
posted for each session. Verification forms will be
Century II Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas
in each operator’s packet. Check the box at the top
of the registration form for operator credit. The
operator certification exam is set for Thursday,
3/30 at 1:30 p.m. in Hyatt Ballroom E.
Registration forms – You may register online at
www.krwa.net and then under "conference" and
pay by credit card, or submit the form from the
program booklet that was mailed. Return
registration forms with payment to: KRWA,
PO Box 226, Seneca, KS 66538. Questions?
Call 785-336-3760.
Accommodations – see page 35 for hotel blocks.
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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
7:00 a.m. 5K-KRWA run/walk
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens – Connecting Lobby, Century II, 1:30 p.m. Spouse Program –"Board & Brush!"
Hospitality – beverages, rolls and more No additional charge but spouses need to
8:30 a.m. Spring Golf Tourney – Rolling Hills Golf Club mark their registration form.
(pay $75, see registration form) 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
9:00 a.m. Attorneys’ Forum (for attorneys only)
2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
9:30 a.m. City Clerks’ and RWD Office Forum, Engineers’
Forum and other preconference sessions begin 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Noon: Lunch, purchase meals on registration form 5:00 p.m. Social in EXPO Hall
1:00 p.m. Preconference sessions reconvene 6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet, Awards Presentations,
4:00 p.m. EXPO Hall opens – 365 booths Entertainment “Honky Tonk Angels”
6:30 p.m. Opening Nite – “Meet & Greet!” – barbecue, social,
games, $10,000 in prizes; purchase ticket for $20
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
on registration form 7:30 a.m.- EXPO Hall opens – pancakes & more by Chris
Cakes in EXPO Hall – breakfast closes at
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 9:00 a.m. Purchase ticket on registration form
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens – Connecting Lobby, Century 8:00 a.m. Annual Meeting of KRWA Membership,
II, Hospitality – beverages, rolls and fruit Room 209A
8:30 a.m. Opening Session – Concert Hall; Keynote: 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
Gary Crain as “Gomer Pyle”
10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. EXPO Hall Opens
10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Noon: Luncheon – Century II, Special Guest: Tom
Stiles, Director, Bureau of Water, KDHE
Noon: Luncheon – Century II, Special Guest: Burke
Griggs, Associate Professor, Washburn 1:30 p.m. Certification Exam, Water & Wastewater
University School of Law Small Systems, Classes I - IV, Hyatt Ballroom E
TUESDAY EVENING “MEET & GREET”
FOOD, GAMES, SOCIAL AND Exotica; and, Electronic Bingo! And to
top it off, there’s a $10,000 Putting
$10,000 IN PRIZES! Challenge.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Kansas’ oldest Rock n’ Roll band,
King Midas & The Mufflers, returns,
Century II Convention Center playing the best ‘60s and ‘70s rock n’
Plan now to attend the Opening Nite “Meet roll you will ever hear. People stand in
& Greet” that combines fun, food and line for the two caricaturists to draw
fellowship. First, there will be plenty of faces. Want to win prizes? Then take
barbecue and all the side dishes – and a beer trailer, coffee, part in the games and place those tickets in your choices of
tea and water. This year’s menu has great barbecued game buckets for the prize drawing that begins at 9:45 p.m.
chicken and pork, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw and The ticket price for this event is only $20. Winners must be
dessert. And there are the games, including these: Deluxe present.
Casino; Axe Throw; O2 Bar, Play the games, rack up the tickets, drop
Kentucky Derby; One Ball; the tickets in the buckets during or at the
Basketball Toss; High Striker; close of the event. This is one super-social
Bugbuster; Cork Guns, Mini- event to make new friends and renew
Basketball, Machine Guns, the acquaintances. Purchase your ticket on the
Sizzler Ride, Big Buck Hunter registration form – and join in the fun at
Arcade; Silver Strike Bowling; Fast KRWA’s “Meet & Greet” Tuesday evening at
and Furious Drifting Driver; Cruis’n Century II. Doors will open at 6:30.
THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023 33
W HAT T HIS
C ONFERENCE O FFERS
9 preconference sessions on Tuesday, March 28; Best Tasting Water Contest, WaterPAC Raffle
early registration is required. Awards Banquet and Entertainment – recognition
48 concurrent sessions, Wednesday and of Kansas’ Best – Operators, Managers and
Thursday. Administrators. “Honky Tonk Angels” by The Forum
365 exhibit spaces in EXPO Hall with the latest in Theatre’s incredibly talented female performers are
products and services. sure to have you clapping and stomping.
Attorneys’ Forum – for lawyers only, – a great Spouse Program – Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., "Board
opportunity to learn more and exchange information. & Brush!” in Convention Hall at Century II. Here’s a
Attorneys of KRWA-member utilities attend at no cost. perfect opportunity for spouses (ladies and gents) to
socialize and have fun, all while creating a unique
Opening Nite – Meet & Greet! This is a blast – with
piece of art they can proudly display in their homes.
great food and social, games to play to earn tickets
for the prizes. Kansas’ oldest rock ‘n roll band, King Operator Certification Exam – the certification
Midas and the Mufflers returns to play favorite hits. exam will be given for Small System (SS) and
Class I - IV Water and Wastewater, Thursday at 1:30
Opening Session & Keynote – Gary Crain brings
in Ballroom E at 1:30 p.m., March 30. Information on
his impersonation of “Gomer Pyle” to the 2023
obtaining an exam application form can be found in
Conference. Sporting Gomer’s signature cap with an
this issue and online.
upturned bill and service station uniform, Gary
Annual Membership Meeting – Thursday, March
transforms into the lovable entertaining country boy.
30 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 209A.
Luncheon Speakers – Burke Griggs, Associate
Spring Golf Tourney – Tuesday, March 28 at the
Professor, Washburn University School of Law
Rolling Hills Golf Club, 223 S. Westlink (off of Maple
(Wednesday), and Tom Stiles, Manager, Bureau of
and Tyler in west Wichita). This is a four-person
Water, Kansas Department of Health &
scramble. (Name your team members). Register to
Environment, (Thursday).
play golf on the KRWA registration form.
The $75 fee includes green fees, cart rental
and box lunch. Remit payment to KRWA.
No jeans and no spikes!
The Best in
Kansas
★ Best Tasting Water
★ Friend of Rural Water
★ Rural Water Operator
★ Municipal Operator
★ Rural Water Manager
★ Municipal Business Manager
★ Rural Water Office Manager
★ Wastewater Operator
★ Most Improved Water System
★ Special Recognition
34 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023
SPECIAL GUESTS, LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
Burke Griggs, J.D. Tom Stiles
Washburn University School of Law Director, Bureau of Water, KDHE
Speaker, Wednesday Luncheon Speaker, Thursday Luncheon
B urke Griggs is Associate Professor of Law at
Washburn University. He teaches property
law to first-year students and natural resources
T om Stiles is Director of the Bureau of Water
at the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment. He oversees programs that
law to upper-division students. His research include design review and permitting to a host
agenda follows three interwoven lines of inquiry: the history of of regulatory matters related to compliance of water and
property rights regimes in natural resources; the geophysical wastewater systems with state and federal regulations. Stiles will
aspects of natural resources and how they respond to different discuss emerging issues and opportunities presented as we enter
forms of ownership, exploitation, and regulation; and the diverse the third year of President Biden’s Administration, particularly
political cultures of the owners and communities which compete for actions coming out of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
and contest the use of these resources. The Bureau of Water administers programs related to public
Prior to joining Washburn in 2016, he practiced water law in both water supplies, wastewater treatment systems, the disposal of
the public and private sectors. As an assistant attorney general, he sewage, the assessment of the State’s waters and underground
represented Kansas in federal and interstate water matters injection control and hydrocarbon storage. These programs are
including the Republican River Compact against Nebraska. For the designed to provide safe drinking water, prevent water pollution and
first time in its history, the Supreme Court awarded disgorgement of help assure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
the violating state’s ill-gotten gains (Kansas v. Nebraska, 135 S.Ct. such as the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
1042 (2015). Professor Griggs also served as lead counsel for Stiles' work with Kansas water agencies dates back to 1982 when
Kansas in the negotiations over the Kickapoo Tribe reserved water he began as Hydrologist at the Kansas Water Office. He was
rights settlement, the first of its kind in Kansas. Outside of the named Assistant Director in 1992. He joined KDHE in 1998 to
litigation arena, he has advised Kansas’ natural resources agencies create the Kansas TMDL program where he was responsible for
on matters of natural resources law and policy. Griggs earned a the state’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program. He was
B.A. from Stanford, M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale and J.D. from the named Director of the Bureau of Water in 2019. Stiles earned a
University of Kansas. B.A. from Colorado State and M.A. at the University of Minnesota.
When booking rooms, be sure to ask
ACCOMMODATIONS for the KRWA room block.
Ambassador Hotel, 104 S. Broadway, Ph. 316/239 Hawthorn Suites Wichita Airport, 5500 W. Kellogg Dr.;
7100; comp shuttle to Century II. $169 flat; $12.00 daily Ph. 316/9432181; Complimentary Hot Breakfast; $85
parking fee Flat
Best Western Plus Eastgate Inn & Suites, 8300 E. Hilton Garden Inn, Wichita Downtown, 401 E.
Kellogg; Ph. 316/6823000. Free breakfast; new hotel in Douglas; New in 2019; Ph. 316/6696175; $154 flat.
2009; Single or Double $89 Complimentary Parking
Best Western Plus West Wichita Airport, (Formerly Holiday Inn Select, 549 S. Rock Road; Ph. 888/558
Hampton Inn) 3800 W. Kellogg; Ph. 316/8545050; 5113 or 316/6867131, for king or double, (one to four
comp. airport shuttle and deluxe hot breakfast bar; persons); $96 flat
$89.99 flat. Home2Suites by Hilton, 200 N. Sycamore St.; Ph
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, 400 W. Douglas; Ph. 316/8676505; $159 Queen; $164 King; $169 Double;
316/2625000; Newly renovated; Free hot comp. $179 King Suite
breakfast; free 5:30 Kickback; Use group #2442530; Hotel at Old Town, 830 E. First, complimentary parking
$10.00 daily parking fee; Single or Double $159 garage; complimentary hot buffet breakfast;
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott, Wichita Ph. 316/2674800; $147 Queen; $147 King
Downtown, 525 S. Main. New in 2011. Comp. Hyatt Regency, attached to Century II, complimentary
shuttle to Century II; expanded comp. parking garage; Ph. 316/2931234; $165 single; $165
breakfast. Ph. 316/2011400; $157 double
King or Queen
LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 6335 W. Kellogg Dr.;
Ph. 316/9432373; complimentary breakfast; $99 flat
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T UESDAY M ORNING A U NIQUE
WAKE UP! C ONFERENCE . . .
THE “ALMOST 5KKRWA THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO ATTEND
CONFERENCE RUN/WALK” THE KRWA CONFERENCE
Even if it’s cool out, There are many reasons to attend the KRWA
we’re ready to run or walk! conference. Here are a few:
This is a 2.75-mile track To network: Meet with industry peers – and meet
that takes you along the new people. The KRWA conference is a good place to
Riverwalk path adjacent to meet with people in the industry who you otherwise
the Arkansas River near would likely never have the opportunity to meet. This
Century II. You don’t have conference has you among friends!
to be a professional runner
to enjoy an early morning To learn: There have been many changes in the
outing. water and wastewater industries. From new
technologies to changing regulations, new products
When and where? Assemble in the area of the
and services, attend this conference to meet with the
registration booth in the Connecting Lobby at Century II
experts from across the country.
at 7 a.m.
To share your ideas: The KRWA conference brings
The path is from Century II, then south across the
people from across Kansas from 330+ cities and 200
Arkansas River and then north to Exploration Place. Then
rural water, public wholesale systems, etc. Meet with
turn east; watch the sun rise over the Keeper of the Plains
peers exchange ideas.
as you cross back over the Arkansas River. Then follow
the Riverwalk past the Drury Inn and you’re into the home To meet experts: Benefit from the expertise of some
stretch with the finish line back at Century II. of the leading authorities in Kansas and from across
There's no cost to participate. The top three placers will the U.S.
receive trophies. Only registered conference attendees may To gain value: Gain access to all the resources you
enter. This run/walk is not open to the public! need to help you and your community to make
All ages and paces are welcome! Let’s make it fun! improvements. Explore EXPO Hall. The KRWA
Conference & Exhibition is among the largest in the
DATE: TUESDAY MARCH 28 U.S.
WHERE TO START: CONNECTING LOBBY, CENTURY II To expand your interest: This conference has
TIME: 7 AM, RAIN OR SHINE sessions to help attendees expand their field of
interest. Board and council members, utility staff
DISTANCE: 4.4K - 2.75 MILES members from operators to managers, administrators,
city clerks and office staff – there is something for
everyone all the time.
Yes, they are back – and by popular demand! The incomparable
Butler Headliners will help get the 54th Annual Conference off
to a rousing start with a show called “Seasons of Growth”. They
perform at the Opening Session, Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30
a.m. in Concert Hall.
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TASTE T EST – C ERTIFICATION
WATER PAC E XAMS
BEST TASTING WATER WATER OR WASTEWATER
IN KANSAS CONTEST OPERATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM –
Every water system has good water – SMALL SYSTEM, CLASS I, II, III AND IV
but some may be better than others. Let’s
put them to the test. In 2002, the city of Thursday, March 30, 1:30 P.M.
Emporia won and was among the five
Hyatt Ballroom E
finalists in the nation; in 2003, Public Wholesale District No.
4 won and placed first in the nation! In 2012 and 2016, The Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Emporia placed second In 2021, a sample was submitted requires that the exam application be received by KDHE
from WaterOne which placed first in the U.S. at least two (2) weeks prior to the exam date (or March
How to enter? It’s easy. Bring a one gallon sample of 16). For an exam application, please call KDHE at
water (in a glass container) from your city or rural water 785/296-5511 or print an application from KDHE's
district to the registration desk at Century II by noon on Website https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/638/Water-
Tuesday, March 28. A panel of three water industry Wastewater-Operator-Certification. See bottom two
professionals will judge the samples that afternoon. The links for the applications. The application and payment
winner will advance to represent Kansas in the Great must be mailed to KDHE and received by KDHE by
American Water Taste Test at National Rural Water’s “Rural March 16. The exam will begin at 1:30 p.m. to allow
Water Rally” in Washington, D.C. in February. The 2022 operators ample time to attend the Thursday noon
winner, the city of Arkansas City, will be entered in the 2023 luncheon.
national contest to be held in Washington in February and
the winner at the KRWA 2023 conference will be entered in
the national contest in 2024.
CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE –
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
SUPPORT “RURAL WATER” THROUGH Nearly everyone carries a cell phone; a cell phone is a
THE WATERPAC RAFFLE tremendous tool and convenience, KRWA requests that
when attending the opening session, the concurrent
The WaterPAC Raffle supports the National Rural Water training sessions, the noon luncheons or other events
Association’s political action during the conference, attendees should place their cell
committee. In 2022, WaterPAC phone on silence. No one wants to be distracted because
raised $6,298. Since KRWA of a ringing cell phone or someone taking a call when in a
began supporting WaterPAC, group. If you receive a call, it’s a basic courtesy to depart
conference-goers have donated the room and return the call or wait until break.
$98,961. As an affiliate of the
National Rural Water Association
(NRWA), KRWA members benefit
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
from the legislative representation of NRWA in Washington. The annual meeting of KRWA membership and
The WaterPAC Raffle is an opportunity for conference- business meeting will be held in Meeting Room 209A
goers to support the NRWA political action committee. Stop beginning at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, March 30. Delegate
by the KRWA booth in EXPO Hall to take a look at forms were mailed to all voting members on January 4,
the WaterPAC Raffle items. Then make a donation 2023. Check with your city or RWD’s office to ensure that
and have opportunities for drawings which will be your voting delegate is registered.
held at the Thursday luncheon. The prizes this
year include the king-size quilt “Fanfare For
The Heroes”, large screen TV, and many
other great prizes. KRWA donates the
prizes. It’s your opportunity to win and
support WaterPAC.
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ATTORNEYS’ PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS
FORUM TUESDAY, MARCH 28
Tuesday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Room 210A
Trail Rooms
2023 ENGINEERS’ FORUM FOR WATER AND
Quality Water – The
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Clear Choice!
While this forum may appear to
This Attorneys’ Forum celebrates its
be for “Engineers”, it is open to
24th anniversary at the 2023 KRWA conference. The Forum
anyone who may have water,
is intended to provide an opportunity for KRWA-member
wastewater or other essential
water and wastewater system attorneys to discuss topics of
community facility improvement
interest and concern. Those who attend will receive 6.5
needs. This training will provide the most current Guidance
hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit with teo
for the Use of Engineers Joint Contract Documents
hours of ethics credit. There is no charge to attend, but
Committee (EJCDC) Documents on Water and Waste
because of room size, attendance is limited to the first 40
Projects with RUS Financial Assistance (RUS 1780-26) and
registrants.
information on the continued compliance of American Iron
7:30 a.m.: Registration opens. Pick up attendee and Steel (AIS) Requirements with Rural Utilities Service
portfolio; complimentary hospitality in Connecting Lobby, Financial Assistance (RUS 1780-35). This training will help
Century II. engineers, environmental consultants, and other
professionals that provide services to applicants by
9:00 – 9:50: Roundtable Discussion (Part I) Q&A on preparing Engineering and NEPA documents.
Easements; Lack of Easement for Existing Lines;
7:30 a.m.: Registration opens.
Consent of Mortgagees, Scope.
9:30 - 9:45: Welcome and Logistics. Dan Fischer,
9:50 – 10:40: Effective and Ethical Practice Before Community Programs Director, Rural Development,
the District Court. Larry D. Hendricks, District Court United States Department of Agriculture
Judge, (Retired), Topeka, Kan.
9:45 – 11:45: PER Requirements, Project
10:40 – 10:55: Break Environmental Review, US Bulletin 1780-35 and
10:55 – 11:45: Call Saul: Breaking Bad Ethics. American Iron and Steel Requirements.
Kathleen J. Selzler Lippert, Office of the Disciplinary Muhammad Khan, Civil Engineer, Rural Development,
Administrator, Topeka, Kan. United States Department of Agriculture
11:45 – 1:00: Lunch, provided compliments of KRWA 11:45 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 2:00: Roundtable Discussion (Part II): Open 1:00 – 2:00: RUS Bulletin 1780-26 and 2018 EJCDC
Records Update, 12-539 Territorial Issues; Documents. Muhammad Khan, Civil Engineer, Rural
Physical Requirement in Hiring; Service by Development, United States Department of Agriculture
City/RWD in Territory of the Other 2:00 – 2:15: Break
2:00 – 3:30: Acquiring, Changing and Transferring 2:15 – 3:00: Program Topic Updates. Dan Fischer,
Kansas Water Rights. Burke W. Griggs, Associate Community Programs Director, Rural Development,
Professor of Law, Washburn University, Topeka, Kan. David United States Department of Agriculture
M. Traster, Foulston Siefkin, LLP, Wichita, Kan.
3:15: Wrap-up and Questions
3:30 – 3:45: Break
3:30: Adjourn. Join friends in EXPO Hall; exhibits
3:45 – 4:15: Roundtable Discussion (Part III) open at 4 p.m.
Caselaw and AG Opinions.
4:15: Adjourn. Exhibit Arena Opens. Complimentary social No operator credit is awarded for
in EXPO Hall, Century II Convention Center; Meet & Greet attendance.
opens at 6:30.
38 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023
PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
9:30 a.m., Hyatt Ballroom D 9:30 a.m., Hyatt Ballroom E
WATER OPERATOR EXAM REVIEW – ABCS OF VFDS
PREPARING FOR CERTIFICATION Can you imagine a day without
water? No morning coffee or a hot
This session is a must for shower? Breakfast would be different,
operators planning to take the no eggs (it takes about 120 gallons
KDHE certification exam. This to produce one egg), no bread (it takes
session offers water operators about 1,000 gallons of water to grow the wheat to make a
an excellent opportunity to refresh and to review prior to two-pound loaf of bread), no bacon (50 gallons PER
taking the operator certification exam. Even those SLICE!), limited cow’s milk (48 gallons per 8oz glass) so
operators already certified will find this session very that means no cereal, yogurt, cheese, butter…
informative. The availability of clean water can be a luxury but is a
The session will review many sample questions and life sustaining requirement; it is not an entitlement and its
provide the correct answers, including a short availability may require that we all make sacrifices to
explanation of why the answers are correct. These ensure adequate supply. We need to spend a little more
sample questions will cover a number of topics including now to ensure future water availability since our aging
the following: infrastructure is risking the availability of clean water and
n Chlorination concepts (free vs. combined, etc.) the removal of wastewater. This training session provides
n Chlorine residual monitoring generic, customer-focused information on drives and
controls for municipal and industrial water and wastewater
n Sample collection procedures (bacteriological,
industries. Here are topics this session covers:
THM/HAA5, lead and copper, etc.)
n ABCs of VFDs – What is a VFD and What Is It For?
n Well operation and maintenance
This session will begin with an introduction to
n Knowledge of water quality issues motors and their controls. Learn how VFDs work,
n Regulatory update/Maximum Contaminant Levels what they do and what you’ll need to know when
(MCLs) choosing a VFD for your system.
n Distribution system operation, including leak n VFD Application and Safety. VFDs offer energy
detection, waterline disinfection procedures, water savings when correctly installed and operated. This
loss, storage tanks session explains what you need to know to select
n Review of plans required by KDHE, including the proper VFD and safely operate it.
Emergency Operations Plan, Cross-Connection n VFD Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Does it
Control Program, Bacteriological Sampling Plan need grease? Just like other equipment, VFDs
n Safety issues and procedures (trenching, confined require preventative maintenance to extend their
spaces, chemical handling, gas chlorine, etc.) life. Learn basic maintenance and troubleshooting
n Basic math calculations including surface area, tips you can apply in your system.
volume, chemical dosages, water pressure, etc. PRESENTER:
Again, the material presented in this session will be JEFF BERGMAN, ABB, INC., ORLANDO, FLORIDA
helpful to operators planning to take the water exam. Also,
all levels of certification should find the information useful. Moderator: Derek Kling,
There will be ample time available to answer your City of El Dorado, Kansas
questions, so don't be shy!
Water and wastewater operators who attend will receive
PRESENTER: five hours of credit toward operator certification
DARYN MARTIN, KANSAS RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, renewal.
EL DORADO, KANSAS
Moderator: Bill Shroyer, City of Sabetha, KRWA
Water operators who attend will receive five hours of
credit toward operator certification renewal.
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PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
9:30 a.m., Room 209 A 9:30 a.m., Room 209 B
ACTIVATED SLUDGE — FROM PROCESS TO CITY CLERKS' FORUM:
TROUBLESHOOTING MAKING CLEAR CHOICES
What is activated sludge and Here are topics to help city clerks make clear choices.
why is it used so extensively? 9:30 - 11:00: Grant Writing. This session will cover the five
Learn about the process and basic steps in the grant writing process – Identifying your
why it is an effective method for community's needs, finding funding sources, finding partners,
treating large quantities of raw tips and tricks for preparing the proposal, and project
wastewater. This session will management after the award. Learn about best practices for
also discuss the means of proposal preparation for small and large grants and the best
controlling both physical and way to get started. Experienced grant writers will hone critical
biological components of the skills that impact application success.
process. Learn all variables for PRESENTER: DEB OHLDE, NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL PLANNING
controlling the activated sludge process and when to adjust COMMISSION, BELOIT, KANSAS
each to achieve optimum treatment. Other topics included 11:15 - 12:00: Emergency Water Assistance Program. This
in this training will be process control lab tests and session will provide an overview of the Emergency Water
interpretation of the results. Assistance Program (EWAP) a federally funded program being
No matter what type or size of activated sludge system is administered for Kansas residents by the Kansas Department for
being operated, attend this session and take home helpful Children and Families (DCF). Learn about funds available to
and time-saving techniques to optimize plant performance. help restore or prevent disconnection of water to Kansas
households, what households qualify for funding, and the
For example, the advantages and disadvantages of
process utility owners need to utilize to receive payments.
calculating Food/Microbe ratios (F/Ms), Sludge Retention
Times (SRTs), and Mean Cell Residence Times (MCRTs) PRESENTER: KRISTAN HARDISTER, KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR
will be reviewed. Learn which method is best for the CHILDREN & FAMILIES, WICHITA, KANSAS
situation and how to minimize the operations lab time. 1:00 - 2:00: Lead Service Line Inventory. As required by the
Learn the techniques to solve challenges with the activated recent revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR), all water
sludge process. The discussion will review prevention, systems must develop a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) and
submit it to the KDHE, no later than October 16, 2024. Attend
short-term and long-term solutions, and how the hardening
this session to learn what information will need to be included,
of the system can prevent or absorb future shocks and
how to obtain information, and how to document information
upsets. Nitrogen and phosphorous removal will also be
using KDHE’s spreadsheet.
reviewed as it is becoming an important issue in many
PRESENTER: ROBERT GAVIN, KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
areas of the country. This session will address the causes
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT, TOPEKA, KANSAS
and effects of nutrients in receiving streams and the
treatment technologies available to remove them before 2:00 - 4:00: Customer Experience Mapping, Charting a Path
discharge. It is necessary to monitor different areas of the to Success. Public service customers can’t always leave and
take their business elsewhere, they are often solely dependent
process stream to maximize treatment. This session will
on our offices, and their experiences can lay the foundation for
show the where what, and how to properly evaluate
community prosperity and growth. Customer experience
treatment processes for effective nutrient removal. mapping is a powerful tool to chart how customers interact with
PRESENTER: your office. We will map customers’ experiences interacting with
MICHAEL BROWN, PRIVATE CONSULTANT, PITTSBURG, KANSAS your office through six customer service attributes. You will
identify possible pain points, and solutions, and develop a
Moderator: Shane Browning, Redbarn Pet Products strategy to increase the level of your customer satisfaction.
Great Bend, Kansas PRESENTER: DEBORAH KOHL, K-STATE RESEARCH & EXTENSION,
MANHATTAN, KANSAS
Wastewater operators who attend will receive five
hours of credit toward operator certification renewal. Moderator: Kim Everley, City of McClouth, Kansas
*The IIMC Education Department is reviewing the City
Clerks’ Forum and all concurrent sessions for 1 CMC
or 1 MMC point.
40 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023
PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
9:30 a.m., Room 210C 9:30 a.m., Room 210B
REMOTE DATA COLLECTION AND INTEGRATION BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE AND
TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT EFFICIENT BOARD OR COUNCIL MEMBER
Remote data collection and Board and council
integration have come a long way in members are public servants
the last five years. We finally have who represent the utility
the ability to understand the data customers. Important
collected by meters in a way that decisions are made by board
allows water systems to serve their and council members during
customers, maintain their systems, every meeting. Many board
and conserve water use without the tedious day-to-day and council members often do not have a clear
operations. understanding of their role nor do they have an
Automatic Meter Reading and Advanced Metering understanding of core principles for effective governance.
Infrastructure have changed the game. Both allow for Generally speaking, most board and council members do
simple, remote data collection at the meter level that can be not have the same level of expertise as staff. As
integrated into third-party software for full rendering of representatives of the public, however, it’s the board or
system information, paperless management, and elite council members who bear the burden for sound decision-
computational analysis creating a complete picture of the making on behalf of the public they represent. This training
system. session will provide many tools and resources to help board
The panel will discuss how remote data collection has and council members gain confidence and governance
evolved, the technologies available, new integrations for skills. The agenda includes group exercises that will
improving operations and management, and the implication encourage discussion and participation.
of these technologies on the future of water and the Serving on a board or council is a great honor and even
environment. Special attention will be paid to AI-assisted greater responsibility. Attend this session to help yourself
data management, understanding and utilizing data and your RWD or city.
collected from AMR and AMI devices, and combining Here are some of the topics that will be covered:
manual and digital data for detailed output and n Role of the board/council as representatives of the
management. They will also discuss water scarcity and public
bringing in non-profit organizations to assist with n Role of the individual board member
environmental impact.
n Legal and individual responsibilities of board and
PRESENTERS: council members
NICK POLSINELLI, INFORMATIONAL DATA TECHNOLOGIES,
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA n Role of staff and management
n Conducting effective meetings
CHRIS SOSNOWSKI, WATERLY,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS n Setting/creating agendas
n Grant writing
LUKE BUTLER, P.E., QATIUM,
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA PRESENTERS:
BETTY JOHNSON, BETTY JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES,
Moderator: Chad Buckley, City of Lyons, Kansas LAWRENCE, KANSAS
BETSY WEARING, DANE G. HANSEN FOUNDATION,
Water and Wastewater operators who attend LOGAN, KANSAS
will receive five hours of credit toward
operator certification renewal. Moderator: Rita Clary, National Rural Water Association
No operator credit is awarded for this session.
THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023 41PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
9:30 a.m., Room 202 9:30 a.m., Room 203
RWD MANAGERS AND TOOLS AND TECH FOR BUSINESS
BOOKKEEPERS FORUM CONTINUITY IN PUBLIC WORKS
Rural water managers and office staff need to be well-versed with Staff come and go. Facilities are
various aspects of the operation and administration of the public built and function for a while, but
water system. Knowledgeable management is essential when also must be replaced eventually.
dealing with customers, consultants or contractors. Everything changes over time in
9:30 – 10:45 am: Understanding Legal Descriptions; Easements the public utility services realm
In many instances, rural water districts must deal with the complex except for one thing – the show
rules about easements in order to get water to the next customer. must go on.
This presentation will review of legal terms regarding real property
and the reasons behind the easement rules. Attendees will also This session covers asset
learn how to understand legal descriptions. management, rate analysis and
PRESENTER: KELLY RUNDELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, rate setting as overarching themes.
WICHITA, KANSAS The trainers also drill down into
major technologies, business processes, resource
11:00 – noon: Lead Service Line Inventory. As required by the
recent revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR), all water requirements, business continuity and succession
systems must develop a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) and planning, emergency response and crisis management,
submit it to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment use of the “Cloud” and mobility, use of a distributed
(KDHE), no later than October 16, 2024. Attend this session to learn workforce, and other critical issues organizations need to
what type of information will need to be included in the inventory, handle well to be high-performing, resilient and
how to obtain the information, and how to document the information sustainable. This session will help you to better fulfill your
using KDHE’s LSLI spreadsheet. role in utility service and to see how you are part of a
PRESENTER: ROBERT GAVIN, KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENV., bigger team effort.
TOPEKA, KANSAS
TRAINERS:
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Emergency Water Assistance Program. This
ARNAB BHOWMICK, FOUNDER AND CEO OF AKTIVOV ASSET
session will provide an overview of the Emergency Water
Assistance Program (EWAP) which is a federally funded program MANAGEMENT LLC., SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. “Arnie’ has a
that is being administered for Kansas residents by the Kansas bachelor degree in civil engineering and master’s degrees
Department for Children and Families (DCF). Learn about the funds in GIS/BIS and sustainable engineering technologies. He
that are available to help restore or prevent disconnection of water has been advising private and public sector executives,
to Kansas Households, what households qualify for funding, and managers, and department heads for a couple of decades
the process utility owners need to utilize in order to receive on asset management, GIS/IT, business continuity,
technology trends, and e-governance. He has worked for
payments.
many multinational firms.
PRESENTER: KRISTAN HARDISTER, KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR
CHILDREN & FAMILIES, WICHITA, KANSAS CARL BROWN. PRESIDENT, GETTINGGREATRATES.COM, COLUMBIA,
MISSOURI. Carl serves as the analyst for the Kansas RATES
2:15 – 2:45 pm: Tracking Water Use and Water Loss
Program and six other associations. As a private consultant
Are you waiting until February 28th of each year to submit the
since 2005, he has completed more than 350 water, sewer,
required annual Water Use Report to the Division of Water
stormwater, sanitation, landfill, and electric rate analyses.
Resources? If so, this presentation is for you. Attendees will learn
Carl Brown serves as the analyst for the Kansas RATES
how to use a simple spreadsheet to calculate water use and water
Program, as well as similar programs with the Colorado,
loss monthly. It’s a useful tool to help water systems identify when a
New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Virginia, and
problem with loss occurs and makes the end-of-year reporting
Wyoming rural water associations.
process easier.
PRESENTER: GREG METZ, KANSAS RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
Moderator: Rodney Eggleston,
3:00: Questions and Answers. The facilitators will monitor a City of Valley Center, Kansas
period of roundtable discussions.
Facilitators: Brenda Adkins, General Manager, Jackson RWD 3
Denise Eggers, Office Manager, Jefferson RWD 12
No Operator credit is awarded for this session.
42 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023OPENING SESSION SPOUSE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 PROGRAM
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens, connecting lobby, Century
II; complimentary beverages, rolls, muffins and
Board and Brush!
more at the entrance to Concert Hall. Exhibits – a DIY Event!
open 10 a.m. The 2023 conference brings another exciting Spouse
OPENING SESSION Program to Century II Convention Center.
When: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, afternoon,
8:30 a.m., Concert Hall, Century II March 29
n Welcome: Paul Froelich, President, KRWA
Where: Convention Hall, Century II
n Invocation: Carl Chalfant, Director, KRWA Convention Center
n "Seasons of Growth", Butler Headliners This year’s Spouse
Program is a perfect
K EYNOTE S PEAKER opportunity for spouses
(ladies and gents) to
Gomer Pyle and all socialize and have some fun, all while creating a unique
piece of art they can proudly display in their homes. There’s
his friends! nothing quite like bonding with others over a hands-on,
Gomer Pyle was a sweet but not-too- inspiring DIY event!
smart U.S. Marine from Mayberry, North Get hands-on instruction
Carolina who was stationed at Camp The Wichita studio team of Board & Brush will provide
Henderson near Los Angeles, various design options. All materials will be provided – and
California. Gomer's innocence, naivete’, KRWA will provide the coffee, tea, red wine, chocolate-
and low-key demeanor often got him into trouble, most covered strawberries and cookies for what is sure to be a
frequently at the hands of his loud-mouthed superior, great time in a fun atmosphere.
Sergeant Carter.
Gary Crain, of Searcy, Arkansas has perfected his
impersonation of Gomer through the years. What once
stated out as simple fun has turned into a more permanent
gig. He’s turned into a wonderful tribute artist and his voice
is not to be missed. Sporting Gomer’s signature cap with an
upturned bill and service station uniform with that ever-
present handkerchief dangling from the back pocked, Gary
easily transforms into the lovable country boy and KRWA requests advance registration to attend the
entertains audiences across the nation. Spouse Program. The Association needs to arrange for
Gary will also be giving impersonations of some of the materials, which again will be complimentary – but
Gomer’s friends including Barney Fife, Floyd the Barber, Bill KRWA must know how many will attend so that adequate
Clinton, John Wayne and Walter Brennan. And “Gomer” arrangements will be in place. A special ticket will be
sings Elvis too! included with your name badge when checking in at the
“Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!” KRWA conference-goers registration counter.
are in for not only an exceptionally funny Opening Session The Board & Brush Spouse Program will be held in
— “Shazam!” and “Gaaw-aawly-ly” — but also one with a Convention Hall at Century II immediately following the
message from the heart. Wednesday noon luncheon.
Water and wastewater operators will receive 1.5 hours of
Thank you to all of the companies and agencies that
certification credit for attendance; must be there at 8:30 a.m.
provided sponsorships for the 2023 conference.
See the listing in this issue and online.
Special Note: A drawing will be held for two $250 VISA cards at the
close of the Opening Session. Turn your ticket in when you enter
the Concert Hall for the Opening Session. Must be in by 8:30 a.m.
THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023 43CONCURRENT SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 10:45 A.M.
Hyatt Ballroom D Hyatt Ballroom E 209 A 209 B
Moderator: Spencer Walker Moderator: Austin Torrente Moderator: Jay Russell Moderator: Dennis Enneking
City of Mulvane Mayer Specialty Services Public Wholesale District 11 City of Sabetha
Op. Credit: W Op. Credit: WW Op. Credit: W Op. Credit: None; Clerk IIMC*
PREPARING AN INVENTORY CASE STUDY: TRENCHLESS TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE BIPARTISAN
UNDER THE LCRR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION CONTROL VALVES INFRASTRUCTURE LAW
There is still uncertainty about what The city of Hooker, Oklahoma was in Automatic valves that control storage The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
the Lead and Copper Rule will require a pinch, literally, as a segment of tank levels maintain pressure, or provides historic investment in U.S.
when the dust settles. One of the sewer main that carries the majority control flow seem difficult to infrastructure, with $1.2 trillion in
requirements under the Lead and of the town’s flow, and runs under understand and intimidate many formula and discretionary funding for
Copper Rule Revisions that EPA says the railroad tracks, was choked operators. This session will remove transportation, energy, cybersecurity,
will NOT change is to prepare a Service down. Television inspection the mystery surrounding automatic broadband, water and resilience.
Line Inventory of all customers served discovered that the 12inch line had control valves. Learn how they Kansas is estimated to receive $3.8
by your water system. Learn how to been reduced to half capacity from operate in a simple on/off scenario, billion in formula funds over a fiveyear
prepare an inventory and obtain the tuberculation buildup. This case how to use system pressure to period. This session provides an
information needed to complete your study covers why a routine sewer operate the valves, and how to know introduction to BIL and its potential
inventory. Session attendees will also maintenance program is vital and they will close when we want them impact in Kansas. Learn about the
become familiar with KDHE’s without it, the city would have not to. Gain insight into the simple pilot Kansas Infrastructure Hub and how
spreadsheet for listing all needed found this problem before it became system and exactly how these things local officials are able to position their
information. catastrophic. really work. communities for success.
Robert Gavin, P.G. Melinda Lambert Robb White Vanessa Lemoreaux
Kansas Dept. of Health & Env. Mayer Specialty Services, LLC ESI Water Kansas Dept. of Transportation
Topeka, Kansas Goddard, Kansas Olathe, Kansas Topeka, Kansas
210 A 210 B 210 C 203
Moderator: Darrell Shippy Moderator: Kyle Boyd Moderator: Jeremy Sigler Moderator: Tony Stahl
Kansas Dept. of Health & Env. Sedgwick RWD 3 City of Chanute Kansas Dept. of Health & Env.
Op. Credit: W & WW Op. Credit: W & WW Op. Credit: W & WW; Clerk IIMC* Op. Credit: W & WW
WORKZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL FREE VS. COMBINED CHLORINE: THE KANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM
FOR UTILITY PROJECTS WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MONITORING IN KANSAS
Work zones can be unexpected and The most important job of an operator There’s a new acronym; it’s KEIMS – the KDHE maintains two Harmful Algal
surprising events for drivers. A is ensuring safe water is delivered to Kansas Environmental Information Bloom (HAB) Programs with established
surprised driver is more likely to make customers. Kansas drinking water Management System. KEIMS is the new HAB response strategies. The
a wrong decision. Uniformity is one of regulations require Public Water online data management system built recreational component evaluates
the best ways to present information Supplies to disinfect and maintain to improve communication between impacts in the State’s surface waters
to drivers in a way that they will certain levels of chlorine residual in the various regulatory programs within using measured algal cell counts and
quickly understand, resulting in the water. The requirements are KDHE and the regulated community. toxin concentrations, and a voluntary
correct responses and safer work different depending on if your water KEIMS can be accessed by both internal drinking water supply component,
zones. This presentation will contains “Free” or “Combined” users and external users to create and which monitors for possible toxins that
summarize Part VI of the Manual on chlorine. This session will explain the manage applications, submissions, and may affect public water supply systems.
Uniform Traffic Control Devices differences between “Free” and even payments. Attendees will learn This presentation will offer an overview
(MUTCD) with emphasis on shortterm “Combined” chlorine, what the terms how to successfully integrate this new of HAB ecology, HAB response
work zone setups that utility workers represent and how your water system program into their system. Anyone can programs, and HAB mitigation
are likely to use. is affected by each. become a KEIMS user. activities.
Dr. Steven Schrock S. Patrick McCool Debbie Mendenhall Benjamin Growcock
KU Transportation Center Kansas Rural Water Association Kansas Dept. of Health & Env. Kansas Dept. of Health & Env.
Lawrence, Kansas Wichita, Kansas Topeka, Kansas Topeka, Kansas
44 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023CONCURRENT SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1:30 P.M.
Hyatt Ballroom D Hyatt Ballroom E 209 A 209 B
Moderator: Jeff Litzel Moderator: Vince Deason Moderator: Bruce Spare Moderator: Butch Laidler
City of Chanute Key Equipment & Supply Saline RWD 8 City of Leon
Op. Credit: W & WW Op. Credit: WW Op. Credit: W & WW Op. Credit: W & WW
INTRODUCTION TO EPA’S TOOLS FOR INSPECTING REPAIR OF HYDRANTS AND MORE THAN JUST THREE
PROPOSED PFAS RULE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS VALVES VS. REPLACEMENT GUYS AND A HARDHAT
This session will be an introduction to Preventative maintenance is ALWAYS Problems with valves and hydrants We know a confined space entry
what PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl cheaper than reacting when something never show up at convenient times. requires “Three guys and a hardhat”,
substances) is, why it’s called the breaks. This session will focus on the Just like other parts in the system, but there is much more to know in
“Forever Chemical”, its sources and PASS (Phased Assessment Strategy for valves and hydrants require order to be safe. This session will
adverse health effects. The possible Sewers) which allows operators to maintenance in order to maximize define a confined space, discuss
effects on public water supplies will understand the condition of the sewer their value. Is expensive replacement when a permit is required and
be covered as well as potential system quicker and with fewer resources. necessary or can a simple repair be explain OSHA requirements for
impacts on wastewater systems. Learn how to prioritize maintenance accomplished? Attendees of this maintaining a safe workplace in and
Results from KDHE’s voluntary activities, reduce maintenance costs, session will find out simple ways to around these areas. You will also
monitoring programs for PFAS will meet environmental regulations, and repair that leaky fire hydrant and what learn the duties and responsibilities
also be presented and discussed. reduce environmental impacts. Different caused the thing to fail in the first of the Confined Space Entrant, the
Funding information to address PFAS types of equipment that allow operators place. Can a valve really be repaired? Attendant, and the Supervisor. This
through KDHE’s Drinking Water SRF’s to implement this strategy and the pros Learn more in this informative session will benefit exam takers.
will also be covered. and cons of each will be reviewed. session. Don’t miss this one!
Cathy Tucker-Vogel Nate Miller; Steve Williams R J Taylor Kevin Jones
Kansas Dept. of Health & Env. Key Equipment & Supply M&H / Kennedy Valve Company Midwest Fire Training Assoc.
Topeka, Kansas Kansas City, Kansas Bucyrus, Kansas Chanute, Kansas
210 A 210 B 210 C 203
Moderator: Frank Moreno Moderator: Robin Lujan Moderator: James DePriest Moderator: Allan Soetaert
City of Wellington City of Holcomb City of Garnett Johnson RWD 7, KRWA, KWA
Op. Credit: WW Op. Credit: W & WW; Clerk IIMC Op. Credit: None Op. Credit: None
GET SOLID FOOTING ON PART HOW TO ACCESS FUNDING WHY AND HOW THE FUTURE IS NOW – THE
503 RULES THROUGH RD APPLY APPRENTICESHIP WORKS STATE OF WATER IN KANSAS
Solids handling can become one of the RD Apply is an easytouse, intuitive Apprenticeship is the oldest form of Kansas will not survive without water.
largest financial costs for municipal online application system with 24/7 education, dating back to medieval Issues impacting surface and
treatment plants. It is everyone’s job access through any internetready times. Apprenticeship is still an groundwater quality in Kansas continue
to protect human health and the device. Each organization has the effective form of career training today. to generate attention. Interest is
environment through good ability to control who can view and Attend this session to learn about the building in collaborative water resource
operations. John Dunn (EPA Water modify their application. All history behind apprenticeship, how it management techniques to secure,
Permitting) and Seth Draper (EPA information is safe and secure with works, and how apprenticeship is protect and conserve our state’s water
Water Enforcement) will talk about identity security. Faster processing growing in Kansas. This presentation resources. This session will review
the regulatory requirements set forth reduces questions and ensures a will provide an overview of KRWA’s recent Kansas water achievements,
in 40 CFR 503, what they are and why complete application; it also better Apprenticeship Program for water and discuss current challenges impacting
they are important. Learn about positions your organization for funding. wastewater operators. Learn the water quality and quantity, and look
practical approaches to following the Not only are we making it easier for minimum qualifications, employer ahead to future efforts working to
Part 503 rules. There will be ample you to submit your applications, you responsibilities, the role of the mentor, provide access to safe and reliable
time for discussion. can track the progress. and more. water for Kansans.
Seth Draper; John Dunn Dan Fischer Monica Wurtz Connie Owen; Matt Unruh
Environmental Protection Agency USDA Rural Development Kansas Rural Water Association Kansas Water Office
Lenexa, Kansas Topeka, Kansas Clifton, Kansas Topeka, Kansas
THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2023 45CONCURRENT SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2:45 P.M.
Hyatt Ballroom D Hyatt Ballroom E 209 A 209 B
Moderator: Eric Purk Moderator: Travis Seaton Moderator: Lewis McCartney Moderator: Jamie Tomlinson
City of Maize City of Leoti City of Harper Russell RWD 3
Op. Credit: W & WW Op. Credit: WW Op. Credit: W & WW; Clerk IIMC* Op. Credit: W & WW
THE CHALLENGES OF WASTEWATER LAGOONS 101: USING ASSET MANAGEMENT EXCAVATING WITH SAFETY
LOCATING UTILITIES THE BASICS TO REDUCE COSTS ALWAYS IN MIND
Locating underground utilities is a This session is primarily for new In this session attendees will learn Is this hole in the ground
huge challenge because of the vast operators who want to better about how the EPA is promoting considered a trench? That’s an
array of buried lines. It’s essential to understand the physical and Basic Asset Management through important question operators
identify the location of utilities to biological processes that occur the SRF and WIIN Grant programs by should answer during every
ensure the safety of facilities and when treating wastewater in a providing incentives, including excavation. Each job needs a
workers. This session explains how lagoon. The relationship between priority ranking points for having a competent person to oversee the
a locator works and why it algae and facultative bacteria will Basic Asset Management framework work to ensure no one is injured.
sometimes doesn’t. Learn about the be discussed and how critical this is and lower interest rates for DWSRF This session will define a trench and
circuit that is being created when to producing a highquality or CWSRF. Discover how to get away what OSHA requires to maintain a
locating and how different effluent. How seasonal weather from “run until failure” or “fix it safe workplace in and around these
frequencies can influence it. Help changes and other factors that can when it breaks” mode and get to the areas. You will learn the twelve
make the locate easier by applying affect treatment will also be point where you are working on the items to check during the Daily
the advantages of different locating addressed. This session will benefit system in a proactive way instead of Inspection. This session will be
methods. exam takers. reactive way. beneficial to exam takers.
Jeff Trowbridge Jeff Lamfers Drew LaMarca Kevin Jones
Subsurface Solutions Kansas Rural Water Association Watts Water Technologies Midwest Fire Training Associates
Omaha, Nebraska Shawnee, Kansas North Andover, Massachusetts Chanute, Kansas
210 A 210 B 210 C 203
Moderator: Matt Higgins Moderator: Andrew Connelly Moderator: Adrianne Feeney Moderator: Katy Wohlgemuth
City of Elkhart Kansas Geological Survey Dickinson RWD 1 Butler RWD 4
Op. Credit: Clerk IIMC* Op. Credit: None Op. Credit: W & WW Op. Credit: Clerk IIMC*
UNDERSTAND THE P’S AND CONDITIONS AND TRENDS OF HYPOCHLORITE USE IN WATER RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR
Q’S OF RFPS AND RFQS THE HIGH PLAINS AQUIFER AND WASTEWATER RWDS AND MUNICIPALITIES
What is the difference between RFQs The High Plains Aquifer is one of the This session is a must for anyone Having problems keeping or attracting
and RFPs. What do the acronyms largest, most accessible aquifer responsible for disinfecting drinking employees because of a lack of
even stand for? Attendees will learn systems in the world with a significant water and treated wastewater with benefits? Learn how rural water
about the significant differences presence in Kansas. The aquifer covers sodium hypochlorite. Learn about the districts and municipalities can offer
between the two before hiring an 174,000 square miles and provides benefits of both prechlorination and the same retirement savings plan
engineering firm. This session will water for municipal and agriculture post chlorination for iron removal and available to State of Kansas employees
also explain how to write RFQs and use in parts of eight states. This improved filter performance with pre – even for employers that don’t offer
RFPs. Examples of each will be session will look at water resources chlorination to postchlorination KPERS. This presentation will discuss
shown and explained. This session is and use patterns across Kansas with including feed point location, amount no cost options available to employers
a must for those systems planning on particular emphasis on water level of free chlorine, and chloramination. and/or employees to make
water or wastewater projects in the changes and trends of the High Plains Chemical feed equipment and types contributions to a retirement account.
future to get the best for your aquifer and its subsystems the of chlorine such as gas, bleach, and A benefit like this used to be a luxury,
system and from your system’s Ogallala, Great Bend Prairie, and calcium hypochlorite will be but is now becoming a necessity for
engineer. Equus Beds. discussed. employers.
Peter Earles Brownie Wilson Tom Lasser Len Lehmann
Earles Engineering & Inspection Kansas Geological Survey Hawkins, Inc. KPERS 457
McPherson, Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Garnett, Kansas Topeka, Kansas
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