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The VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee proudly announces the 22nd Annual Plant Operators Conference to be held May 11th -13th in Virginia Beach, VA. This conference is dedicated to promoting education and training, increasing performance and fostering communication among waterworks operators, maintenance and management personnel. Attendance is recommended for waterworks operators of both small and large groundwater and surface water systems. Come match wits against fellow operators in the Top Ops Competition or cheer for your favorites.
Training Program 
All presentations/speakers subject to change. 10 Engineering credits.  7 Water Operator credits approved.
 
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Registration Opens
  • Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, May 12
7:30 am- 2:00 pm
  • Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
  • Opening Remarks
  • Morning Sessions
    • Regulatory Update: Dan Horne, VDH
    • Ozonation Basics: Mike Hotaling, Consultant
    • LCR Service Line Inventory: Jen Peterman, City of Chesapeake/ Paul Wilson, Hazen and Sawyer
  • Lunch/ Top Ops Preliminary Round
  • Afternoon Session
    • Preparing for Licensure Exams: Betty Green, Virginia Rural Water Association
Friday, May 13
8:15 am - 2:00 pm
  • Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
  • Opening Remarks
  • Morning Sessions
    • PFAS- What is It, Why do I Care, and How Do I Treat It?: Andrew Newbold, Hazen and Sawyer
    • The Importance of Operator Input During Design: Paul Delphos, Burns and McDonnell
    • LCR Corrosion Control and Sampling: Roger Arnold, Hazen and Sawyer
  • Lunch/ Top Ops Final Competition
  • Afternoon Session
    • Treatment Plant Safety: David Burpeau, Consultant
Top Ops Competition
During the Plant Operations Conference, a competition is conducted to find the Top Operators in Virginia to represent the Virginia Section at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE).  Teams will continue to consist of 1 -3 licensed operators who will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. So, get your team together and match wits with your fellow operators!
 
Hotel Information: Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach
Reserve your room by calling 866-456-3446 and use code "AWW" to receive the special group rate of $99 or use this link to make reservations online:  American Water Works Association - Booking Link
 
"Early Bird" Registration Fees
Prices will increase after April 29
 
Full Conference
  • AWWA Member Rate - Early Bird- $250
  • Non-Member Rate - Early Bird- $333
  • Retiree - Early Bird- $75
  • Student - Early Bird- $Free!
 
Single Day
  • AWWA Member Rate - Early Bird- $140
  • Non-Member Rate - Early Bird- $223
  • Retiree - Early Bird- $45
  • Roundtable Discussion only - Early Bird- $40
 
Cancellations: 
Please view our Cancellation and Refund policy.   
 
COVID Considerations: 
This event will follow any local or facility policies for social distancing and masking. 

 

 
 
 
 
Where
Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach
3900 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
United States of America
Organizers
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Cynthia Barnes
cynthia.barnes@vaawwa.org
434.238.5131

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Michele Maclauchlan
maclauchlanm@chesterfield.gov