Women’s Forum held at ESWP
More than 120 attended the December 7 âWomenâs Forumâ held at ESWP. It was a great day for all attendees who participated in this informal âtown hallâ style discussion, led by Cheryl Moon-Sirianni. Panelists from the A/E/C professions included Wendy Berrill, Ellen McLean, Lori Musto and Joyce Markosky. Keep on the lookout for the next Womenâs Forum.
Soft Skills Update!
Soft Skills continues to draw! ESWP Board member Amy Veltri (NGE) presented an interesting and informative talk on the âsoft skillsâ that everyone can benefit from in todayâs workplace. Amyâs best advice: âBe creative, ask for opportunities, listen to directions, and know expectations and exceed them!â
Membership News
The proposed amendments to the ESWP bylaws are available for viewing, prior to the special membership meeting on Monday, November 28, at 1:00pm at the ESWP, to adopt these proposed changes. Click on the members news page to read the proposed changes.
Conference News!
It has been a very busy early Fall for the ESWP. We have just presented two very successful conferences, including the PA Brownfields Conference in Lancaster , PA, which was attended by more than 325 registrants. The Lancaster County Convention Center was the site for the 2016 conference, and was a great venue for this event. The conference wrapped up on October 28, then just a week later our staff departed for San Antonio, TX for the 77th annual International Water Conference at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel. The IWC gathered more than 925 registrants, and more than 100 exhibitors. Back in the office now, we are getting caught up just in time for a busy holiday season!
ESWP Banquet News
The 2017 Annual Banquet is set for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel with Guest Speaker Phil Bourque. Reservations will open November 1, 2016
ESWP Election News
Nominations Now Open!
Any regular member in good standing of the ESWP is permitted to serve on the ESWP Board of Directors. Â Nominations for the 2017 election are open until October 31, 2016. If you are interested, please email the ESWP at eswp@eswp.com
ESWP Membership News
We have rolled out a great deal for our young engineersâŚ
ESWP offers an âUnder-35â dues rate of $25 annually, with a limited time offer of NO entrance fee ( a $55 savings!) Now is the time to add ESWP to your professional network and expand your horizons. Our Young Member Forum is gaining momentum by offering quality programs designed specifically with the young engineer in mind.  Click here: https://eswp.com/membership/individual-membership-2/
Ever think of getting more active in ESWP?
We are always looking for committee members who wish to contribute to the events and activities produced by ESWP.
Committees that are looking for additional members include Student Outreach, House, Young Member Forum, Publications, Program, Membership. Â Contact us at eswp@eswp.com to express your interest!
ESWP Program Event
Join us on October 12 for ESWPâs program on âWhat make a Prime a âgoodâ Prime?â
Hear from representatives from State and Local governmental agencies on their qualification and selection process when contracts are awarded. Seats are limited and this is an event that will surely sell-out. Donât delay â reserve your spot now.
“Best of IWC” Webinar Series continues…..
“Best of IWC” Webinar
Thursday, September 15, 2016 â 12:00noon-1:00pm
The âBest of IWCâ Webinar Series continuesâŚ.. view last yearâs presentations to see the technical and educational information presented at the conference. All from the comfort of your computer and best of all, itâs free! and you earn 1 PDH.  Registration is required and limited.  There are two presentations, each lasting 25 minutes.
Webinar Papers and Presenters:
IWC 15-58 â Thomas E. Higgins, Ph.D., P.E., CH2M Hill, Jacksonville, FL
Title: Challenges in Flue Gas Desulfurization Physical/Chemical Wastewater Treatment for Mercury and Arsenic
Abstract: Electric utilities are facing a series of regulations that will likely require advanced treatment of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater. The proposed Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) of 2013 and water quality based effluent limits (WQBELs) will necessitate treatment of FGD water. The appropriate treatment technologies for meeting these limits will be driven by the pollutants regulated. This presentation will focus on recent evaluations of physical/chemical treatment, with an emphasis on findings regarding mercury removal.
IWC 15-59 â Frank Sassaman, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Warrendale, PA
Title: Treatment of FGD Wastewater in a Pilot Advanced Reactive Iron Media Wastewater Treatement System
Abstract:Â This paper focuses on the performance associated with the reduction of selenium. Reduction of mercury, arsenic, and numerous other trace heavy metals is also examined as well as the effect of hydraulic retention time, dynamic flow changes, influent chemistry changes, and response to typical real world upsets. Data will be specifically analyzed and discussed in association with meeting the pending ELG guidelines.