Collections

• CMOM - How to be Prepared - PowerPoint presentation by Frank James presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO

• CITY OF AURORA, PINEY CREEK LIFT STATION “THE GOOD NEIGHBOR FACILITY” - PowerPoint presentation by Joe Wingert and Garry Lunn, City of Aurora and Irma Terral, Dan Stillwell and Ray Hamilton, HDR presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO. Session 14-5

• CONDITION ASSESSMENT of Pinery Water and Wastewater District’s System for GASB 34/35 and CMOM - PowerPoint presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO Session 15-5

Preliminary Treatment

Primary Treatment

• WERF- Determine the Effect of Individual Wastewater Characteristics and Variances on Primary Clarifier Performance. You can view the procedures used, and the data collected to date, for this WERF project at the Littleton / Englewood WWTP.

• Primary Sludge Removal Strategy -  PowerPoint presentation by Mike Daniels, MWRD, presented at L/E WWTP PWO seminar 2/02

Secondary Treatment

• Folklore in Activated Sludge Treatment Plant Operations - PowerPoint presentation by Eric J. Wahlberg  at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 7-3.

• A New Activated Sludge Process Control Test Uncovers Secondary Clarifier Inefficiencies - PowerPoint presentation by E.J. Wahlberg, S. Biesterfeld, G. Farmer, D. Kinnear, L. Robb, at WEFTEC 2001.

• Aeration System Control - PowerPoint presentation by Timothy Dobyns of Turblex.

• Anoxic vs. Anaerobic Selectors - Paper by Denny Parker, Brown and Caldwell. Presented at 2004 Annual Conference. PDF Format

• HIGH LOAD FIELD TEST OF A SECONDARY CLARIFIER - Paper by W.H. Boyle, B.N. Davis, J.K. Esler, C. Applegate, R.J. Gross presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• A New Twist on an Old Test - PowerPoint presentation by Greg Farmer at the 2004 Estes Park PWO Operators Seminar

• Single Stage Compressors As Part of a Fine Bubble Diffused Aeration Retrofit - A PowerPoint presentation Daniel Clayton, Brown and Caldwell, presented at 204 Vail Operator Seminar

• Process Modeling Using IFAS and MBBR Systems using LINPOR Presented September 14, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM PowerPoint  Paper

• AS Microbiology – Good Actors and Bad, Seth Terry RTW,  PowerPoint presented at 2006 Vail PWO Seminar

Tertiary Treatment/BNR

• Effect of Alkalinity Type and Concentration on Nitrifying Biofilm Activity - PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney Biesterfeld, RTW, at WEFTEC 2001.

• An Evaluation of Sampling Time to Assess Nitrifying Biofilm Development: Activity vs. Phylogenetic Composition -  PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney Biesterfeld, RTW, at WEFTEC 2001.

• Basic Nitrification - PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney Biesterfeld, RTW, at the Littleton/Englewood WWTP Operator Seminar 2/02

• Automation in Process Control - PowerPoint presentation by Greg Farmer, L/E WWTP, presented at Angel Fire, 2001.Illustrates usage of ammonia analyzer data in real time process control.

• Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor Retrofit for Ammonia and Nitrate Removal - PowerPoint presentation by Lela Parsons, P.E. Greg Fabisiak, Mark Maxwell, P.E. and Joan Chavez at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 2-2.

• Denitrification with Carbonaceous Trickling Filters - PowerPoint presentation by Sidney Biesterfeld, Greg Farmer, Linda Figueroa, Denny Parker and Phil Russell at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 2-5

• Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification at Fresno - PowerPoint presented by Ronald G. Schuyler, PE, DEE, and Joe R. Tamburini at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Retro-Fit Denitrification Improvements - PowerPoint presented at 2004 Vail Operator Training Seminar by Zachary J. Matyja, E.I.T. of Jacobson Helgoth Consultants, Inc

• Phosphorus Removal in a Membrane Reactor System—A Demonstration Study - PowerPoint  presented at 2001 Angel Fire Joint Conference by Wayne Lorenz, P.E. and Matthew J. Gavin. Wright Water Engineers, Inc

• Process Modeling IFAS and MBBR Systems Using LinPor™ PDF document presented at the Joint Use Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Alphonse Warakomski Mixing and Mass Transfer Technologies, INC Lotepro Environmental Systems and Services

Disinfection

• Ultraviolet Light Process Model Evaluation - PowerPoint presentation by Jenny Hartfelder presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 1-1

• Selection and Installation of a UV Disinfection System as a Retrofit to an Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. - PowerPoint presentation and paper by Frank Johns, Paul Grundemann Mark Lichtwardt, Deborah Gallegos presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 1-2

• Cortez UV Disinfection - PowerPoint presentation by Steven M. Ravel, P.E. Travis E. Meyer, P.E. Richard P. Arber Associates presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 1-5

• PARKER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, The Virus Study - PowerPoint presentation and paper by Frank Jaeger, District Manager James Roche, Superintendent at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 7-1.

• Chemical Injection Systems Simplified - PowerPoint presented by Greg Farmer, Darwin Barrie, Kirk Petrik and James Widner at the 199x Joint Annual Conference in Jackson, Wyoming.

• Denver Water’s Preparation for the Stage 2 Disinfectant By-Product Rule - Paper presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO by Bruce Hale, Steve Lohman, Arnold Strasser, Edward Koval

Digestion

• Control and Monitoring of Hydrogen Sulfide in Digester Gas - PowerPoint presentation by Steve Walker, MWRD, at Littleton / Englewood Operator Seminar, 2/02.

• MWRD Digester Complex; What works and what doesn't - PowerPoint presentation presented by Mike Daniels at the 2003 Littleton / Englewood PWO seminar

Solids Handling

• Dewatering Facility Design Considerations - This paper and PowerPoint presentation describe the team approach used at the Littleton / Englewood WWTP between plant staff and engineers in designing a new dewatering facility.  Presented at the 1999 RMWEA Annual Conference, Jackson, Wyoming

Biosolids

• Corrective Action or Move to a New Back Yard? - PowerPoint presentation by Kevin Clark presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 6-4

• Biosolids Regulatory Compliance - PowerPoint presented by Wesley Carr at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• RESOLVING TRANSFORMER NOISE AND ELECTRICAL HARMONICS PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DEEP WELL PUMPING SYSTEMS - PowerPoint presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Presented by Craig Patterson, Project Engineer, Meurer & Associates Paul D. Goldfain, Associate Principal, Meurer & Associates Robert Anderson, Electrical Engineer, The RMH Group David Kaunisto
• Reducing Operation Costs Through SCADA System Modernization - PowerPoint presented by Tom Haensel, P.E., Burns & McDonnell Engineerng, Inc. Jan Toniazzo, Treatment Operator, Left Hand Water District. Sesion 17-1
• Utilizing Instrumentation Technology and SCADA to Improve Solids Flow at the City of Boulder WWTP - PowerPoint presented by Leigh Rickert, Maintenance Supervisor Scott Kennedy, Inst./Control Technician at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 17-3
• Analytical Instruments and BNR - PowerPoint presentation presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO by Robert Lagrange
• Luminescent Dissolved Oxygen (LDO) Measurements for Wastewater Applications - PowerPoint presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO by Edward C. Craig, Ph.D., Cary B. Jackson, Ph.D., Christopher P. Fair
• Usual instruments for unusual applications - PowerPoint by Robert Lagrange presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO
• Longmont WWTP Saves with Luminescent Dissolved Oxygen Technology - PowerPoint by Phil Kiser, Hach Company, presented at 2004 Vail Operator Seminar
• What are we measuring ? Turbidity! Suspended Solids! Density!  - PowerPoint presentation by Robert Lagrange at the 2004 Vail Operator Seminar

• Using the CPE Approach to Optimize Industrial Waste Treatment Facilities - PowerPoint presented by Ronald G. Schuyler and Michael Rothberg, RTW, at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 11-3
• Copper Removal at the Vail Wastewater Treatment Plant - PowerPoint presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 16.5
• Promoting Voluntary Efforts to Reduce Dental Mercury Releases to Wastewater - PowerPoint and Paper presented at 2004 Vail Operator Seminar by  Mark McMillan, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

• REMEDIATION OF SMELTER-CONTAMINATED SOILS BY CHEMICAL IMMOBILIZATION - Paper by Nick Basta, Steven McGowen, and Randall Gradwohl Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078
• RECLAMATION OF COPPER TAILINGS IN ARIZONA UTILIZING BIOSOLIDS Paper by S.A. Bengson Agronomist, Copper Operations ASARCO Incorporated 1150 N. Seventh Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705
• USING MUNICIPAL BIOSOLIDS IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER RESIDUALS TO RESTORE METAL-CONTAMINATED MINING AREAS  -Paper by Sally L. Brown, Charles L. Henry, Harry Compton, Rufus L. Chaney and Pamnella DeVolder
• Reclamation Under the Looking Glass; New England Programs and Regulations - Paper by Andrew Carpenter
• In situ Remediation/Reclamation/Restoration of Metals Contaminated Soils using Tailor-Made Biosolids Mixtures - Paper by Rufus L. Chaney
• Protocols for Use of Biosolids and Co-Amendments for Mined Land Reclamation - Paper and Figure by W. Lee Daniels and Kathryn C. Haering
• Reclamation Using Biosolids: A Primer on Economics and Other Concerns - Paper by John A. Dunn
• Deep-Row Application of Biosolids to Grow Forest Crops on Mine Spoils: Potential Utilization for the Baltimore, MD - Washington, D.C. Metro Area  - Paper by J.S. Kays, G. Felton, E. Flamino
• Reclamation of Semi-Arid Rangeland with Biosolids: Fifteen Years of Research at Albuquerque, New Mexico - Paper by J. Steven Glass
• BENEFICIAL USE OF BIOSOLIDS ON LANDFILLS - Paper by Middlesex County Utilities Authority Linda K. Hardy
• USING BIOSOLIDS TO RECLAIM DREDGED MATERIAL RECYCLED SOIL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - Paper by Charles R. Lee
• RESTORING MOUNTAIN SLOPES AND FORESTS WITH BIOSOLIDS IN THE WASHINGTON CASCADES - Paper by Peggy Leonard, Doug Schindler1, Roberta King and Ken Konigsmark
• Land Restoration at the Climax Mine  - PowerPoint show by Zach Margolis
• Soft Engineering: Managing Public Concerns in a Potentially Controversial Biosolids Project - Paper by Gale McGaha Miller
• Sand Dune Stabilization And Reclamation In Southeastern Colorado - Paper by Mike Scharp
• BIOSOLIDS EFFECTS ON VEGETATION AND SOIL OF THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT - Paper by By Ronald E. Sosebee
• BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF METAL WASTE RECLAMATION WITH SEWAGE SLUDGE IN POLAND - Paper by T. Stuczynski, F. Pistelok, G. Siebielec, H. Kukla, W. Daniels, R. Chaney, K. Pantuck
• Real-Time Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring Or How Can We Possibly Justify Building a 3000 Gallon Aquarium? Paper by Zach Margolis, Mike Bittner, Jim McLaughlin P.E. presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Representative Sampling and Laboratory QA/QC - Powerpoint presentation by Sidney Biesterfeld at the 2003 Littleton/Englewood PWO seminar

Miscellaneous

• Endocrine Disruptors in Wastewater Treatment Plant - PowerPoint presentation by Mary Gardner, Littleton/Englewood WWTP

• Endocrine Disruptors in Water/Wastewater Treatment - Presentation by John Bratby, Brown and Caldwell. Presented at 2004 Annual Conference.

• Greeley WPCF Plant Security Measures - PowerPoint presented at the Wastewater Infrastructure Security Workshop on April 15, 2002.

• Accreditation - PowerPoint, Paper. The AWWA is developing an evaluation system that will recognize water and wastewater  utilities worldwide as meeting the highest standards of operations effectiveness and management efficiency.  Presented at 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO. Session 15-3

• A Review of State-of-the-Practice Equipment at the Plum Creek WWTP - PowerPoint presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 11-1 by Tim Grotheer Plum Creek Wastewater Authority.

• Water Quality Standards-based Effluent Limitations: Fate versus Self-determination - PowerPoint presented by Bill Van Derveer at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 16.2

• Certified Construction Engineering Technicians- The Demand for Solid Field Support Services in a Very Fluid World - PowerPoint presented by Mark F. Rayome, CET  at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 20-1
• One Step Ahead: Using a Finance Plan for Regional Water System Operations - PowerPoint presented by Deena Hood, Central Wyoming Regional Water System and Carol Malesky Integrated Utilities Group, Inc.  at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 20-3.
• Forward Planning - Removing the Gamble From Rapid Growth - PowerPoint presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 20-4
• Impact Fees and Colorado’s Water and Wastewater Utilities -  PowerPoint presented by Jason Mumm, Sr. Consultant, Integrated Utilities Group Carol Malesky, Sr. Consultant, Integrated Utilities Group  at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 20-6.
• Point-of-Use (POU) Treatment: A Viable Inorganics Compliance Strategy for Small Systems - PowerPoint by Warren J. Swanson, P.E. presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO
• SUSTAINABLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR A SCENIC AREA - PowerPoint by Ron Clemmer, PE, LEED, Arcadis, presented at the 2004 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Drought Pricing – Lessons Learned -  PowerPoint by Kerry Kuykendoll, Manager of Rate Administration Denver Water, presented at the 2003 Joint Annual Conference in Casper, Wyoming.
• Water Quality Degradation in Fire Ravaged Watersheds - PowerPoint by Brad Jeppson, Carollo Engineers, presented at the 2003 Joint Annual Conference in Casper, Wyoming.
• Treatability Index Provides Operational Guidelines - PowerPoint by Pam Benskin & Kevin Linder City of Aurora, CO at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 10-3.
• Cross Connection Control at the City of Aurora - PowerPoint by Gary Edwards presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 11-5.
• Have You Got Your Microbial Toolbox Ready? - PowerPoint by Sarah Clark, P.E. HDR, Denver Office presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 13-3.
• Cost Improvement Program Fire Hydrant O&M - PowerPoint by Charles Haight presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 15-4.
• Water Leak Detection - PowerPoint by Michael Hayes, Senior Maint. Specialist, presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 19-4.
• Water Hammer - PowerPoint by Travis Meyer, P.E. Richard P. Arber Associates, presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 3-6.
• A Rational Basis for Making Pipeline Replacement Decisions - Paper by Dave Butler / Integra Engineering Randy Earley / City of Boulder presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 4-2.
• URBAN TUNNELING MAINTAINS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER SUPPLY ROUTE - PowerPoint by Peggy Ganse, P.E., P.G. Haley & Aldrich, Inc. presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 4-3.
• Too Much, Too Little, Too Late: Drought Precipitation Conundrum - PowerPoint by John E. Henz, HDR presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 8-1.
• Removing Iron and Manganese from a Front Range Ground Water A Case Study of the Woodmen Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) - PowerPoint by Steve Grooters and Carl Houck Carollo, Engineers and Rick Johnson and Rick Stevens, Colorado Springs Utilities presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 9-2.
• CO-STAR: Colorado Strategy for Arsenic Reduction - PowerPoint by Ron Falco, P.E. Mark Kadnuck, P.E. Sharon M. Israel, EIT Joseph C. Talbott, Jr., EIT, presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 9-3.
• The Arsenic Rule and its Impact on Water Utilities - PowerPoint by Ron Clemmer, PE ARCADIS presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 9-4.
• Treatment of Waste Brine from a Brackish Reverse Osmosis Plant - PowerPoint by Joel Rife presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Session 3-6.

• Backwash Water Treatment & Recycle in Ruidoso, A Tale of Two Watersheds- PowerPoint and Paper by Dennis Brand, P. E. -  Wilson & Company Inc. Engineers & Architects, Larry Wilt ,Water Operator IV - Chief Water Plant Operator, Village of Ruidoso, NM presented at the 2003 Joint Annual Conference in Casper, Wyoming.

• Enhanced Groundwater Recharge Groundwater Recharge Through Site Development Through Site Development Paper Presented by: Mark E. Miller, P.G. at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Understanding and Using AWWA Standards for Water Utilities PowerPoint presentation by AWWA presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Institutionalizing Drinking Water Security: Making the Issues Real for Small System Capacity Development - PowerPoint presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO by Joy Barrett Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP)

• Impact of Water Treatment Plant Residuals on Fixed Film Processes - PowerPoint presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO by Sidney Biesterfeld

• Hydraulic Optimization of the Northern Water Supply System - PowerPoint by Tom Charles, P.E., DEE, Jim Kriss, P.E., Jennifer Wendrowski, E.I.T presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Assessing Plant DBP Performance Using the DBP-CPE - PowerPoint presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO by Warren J. Swanson, P.E.
• PLANT OPTIMIZATION AT NORTH TABLE MOUNTAIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT - PowerPoint by Rick Jeschke P.E. presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO
• Decentralized Wastewater Management - PDF document by Robert L. Siegrist, Ph.D., P.E. Professor and Division Director Environmental Science and Engineering Division Colorado School of Mines
• Negotiating a Good Permit PowerPoint presentation by Katie Fendel, P.E. Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc. presented at 2006 Vail PWO seminar

• Rejection of Organic Micropollutants During High-Pressure Membrane Applications Leading to Indirect Potable Reuse - Poster Presented at the 2002 Joint Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO by Christopher Bellona, Jörg E. Drewes and Gary Amy
• MODELING AMMONIA REMOVAL FROM AMMONIA SUPPLEMENTED BREWERY WASTEWATER Poster by Julie E. Smith and Linda A. Figeuroa presented at 2005 Joint Annual Conference in Grand Junction, CO

• Coping with the Rising Cost of Construction - PowerPoint Presentation presented January 25, 2007 at JTAC Luncheon
• Balancing Conservation and Revenue Streams - PowerPoint Presentation presented February 22, 2007 at JTAC Luncheon
• Conservation in Colorado - Presented at May 22, 2007 JTAC Luncheon
• Water Budget Rate Structures & the City of Boulder, Colorado - PowerPoint presented January 25, 2007