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UNITINGthe WORLD of WATER

DRINKING REUSE WASTEWATER STORMWATER

JUNE 11ndash14 | PHILADELPHIAPENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTERWWWAWWAORGACE17

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AWWArsquos Annual Conference amp Exposition

brings together experts from around the

world to exchange ideas about watermdash

the worldrsquos most important resource

Nowhere else can you find an experience

quite like ACE with premier speakers

professional sessions and more than 450

exhibitors from all aspects of the water

industry ready to present and discuss

solutions for the most pressing water

utility challenges

The professional program will focus

on major water sector issues such as

management of lead in distribution

systems financing and affordability of

water infrastructure developing robust

asset management programs addressing

water loss in distribution systems

advances in technology amp innovation

and much more

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULETo view the full agenda for ACE17 competitions public officials programs students and young professional events visit wwwawwaorgace17

Sunday June 11800 amndash400 pm Workshops

100ndash500 pm Public Officials Certificate ProgrammdashCRT 1 Intro to Water amp Sewer Operating Environments

Monday June 12830ndash1000 am Opening General Session

1000 amndash500 pm Exposition Open

1000 amndash500 pm Education Sessions inside the Exhibit Hall

1015 amndash1230 pm Pipe Tapping Competition Preliminaries

Noonndash230 pm Meter Madness Competition

100ndash145 pm Monday Keynote Address

200ndash500 pm Public Officials Certificate ProgrammdashCRT 2 Water amp Sewer Infrastructure Operations amp Maintenance

200ndash500 pm Professional Sessions

200ndash400 pm Poster Sessions

215ndash430 pm Pipe Tapping Competition Preliminaries

530ndash700 pm International ReceptionmdashPhiladelphia Marriott

Tuesday June 13800 amndash1230 pm Facility Tours

830 amndash430 pm Professional Sessions




1030 amndash1230 pm Peoplersquos Choice Water Taste Test

1130 amndash115 pm Water Industry Luncheon With Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken

1130 amndash230 pm Hydrant Hysteria Competition

100ndash430 pm Top Ops Preliminaries

100ndash500 pm Public Officials Certificate ProgrammdashCRT 3 Financing Your Water and Sewer Utility for the Future

200ndash530 pm AWWArsquos Career Center Job Fair


330ndash430 pm ldquo Best of the Bestrdquo Water Taste Test

430ndash600 pm Tuesday Networking Happy Hour inside the Exhibit Hall

600ndash730 pm Future Leaders Reception Philadelphia Marriott

Wednesday June 14730ndash900 am Fuller Award Breakfastmdash Philadelphia Marriott

830 amndash100 pm Facility Tours




1000 amndash200 pm Poster Sessions

1015 amndash100 pm Pipe Tapping Competition Finals

1115 amndash1230 pm Water Utilities Issues Forum

1230ndash200 pm AAEESAIDISAWWA Luncheonmdash Philadelphia Marriott

1230ndash200 pm Exhibit Hall Networking Event

100ndash430 pm Top Ops Preliminary Semifinal and Final Rounds

300 pm Professional Networking Power Break

500ndash630 pm ACE Wrap Party Field House Pennsylvania Convention Center

Information is subject to change Events will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center unless otherwise noted

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SUNDAY WORKSHOPSAdditional registration fee is required Sign up early availability is limited To find out more about each workshop go to wwwawwaorgace17

Full-day workshopsMembers $155 Nonmembers $255 Students $60 Lunch is included with all full-day workshops

SUN01 Optimizing Filter PerformancendashSurveillance Data Analysis and Maintenance

SUN02 Cost-Effective Water Loss Control From Water Audit to Program Design

SUN03 Managing Water Main Distribution Systems

Half-day workshopsMembers $110 Nonmembers $210 Students $30

SUN04 Planning amp Applying the Latest Practices in Computer Modeling

SUN05 Beyond the Spec Book Learn What How and When to Use Various Equipment in the Water Treatment Process

SUN06 One WaterndashApplication of Disinfection Techniques Across Stormwater and Combined Sewers

Special thank you to our sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Opening General Speaker Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

REGISTEREnjoy the super-saver rate by March 30 2017Best Value for your moneyFull-conference registration includes access to professional sessions and Exhibit Hall two Expo Cafeacute lunch tickets networking events ACE Wrap Party and the ACE Online event

Members $810 | Nonmembers $1010

Registration information forms and to register online visit wwwawwaorgace17

AWWA Customer Service | 18009267337 or 13037947711 | serviceawwaorg

Book your hotel room today Reserve your hotel room through AWWArsquos Official Housing Bureau The deadline to reserve your hotel room is May 15 2017 or until we are sold out of rooms

Reserve online at httpsreswebpasskeycomgoACE17

18663649515 | rescenterparavion-inccom

MembershipAWWA reaches 50000 members representing more than 5000 water utilities

Become a member today and save up to $200 off your registration fees

Learn more at wwwawwaorgmembership

SPECIAL OFFERSComplimentary Exhibits-Only registration for Water and Wastewater Utilities and Municipalities staff Registration includes access to the Exhibit Hall poster sessions competitions and education sessions on the show floor Pre-registration is required

Complimentary full-conference student registration Registration includes all of the benefits of a full-conference registration Subject to verification

Special registration offers are available for utilities and operators Register multiple paid attendees at the same registration type and receive one registration of equal or lesser value for free

Learn more online at wwwawwaorgace17

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95 OF ACE16 ATTENDEES WOULD RECOMMEND ACE TO A COLLEAGUE

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Transformational Water Utility Leadership

Small Systems Management amp Operations

Stakeholder Engagement amp Communications

Water Policy amp Regulatory Actions

MON01 Defining the Wide-Ranging Legal Challenges Currently Facing Water Utilities

MON04 Operation and Maintenance of Small Water Systems

MON03 Communicating About Water QualitymdashHow Do We Do It Well

MON05 Emerging Public Health Issues in Water Legionella OPPP Algal Toxins Nitrates Naegleria and Other Emergencies

MON02 Managing Cybersecurity Risks to Utility Operations

TUE05 Practical Training Approaches for Small Water Systems

TUE04 Making the Case for RatesmdashMessaging and Case Studies

TUE06 Does It Make Sense to Regulate Aesthetics

TUE01 Solving Tomorrowrsquos Workforce Challenges Today

TUE30 Innovative Approaches for Sustainability of Small Water Systems

TUE29 Pitch Perfect H2OmdashSpeed Strategies in Communications to Help You Strike the Right Note With Your Community

TUE32 Water Policy Changes Re-shaping Water Utility Business Model

TUE02 Protection Response and Early Warning for Drinking Water Utilities

TUE31 Engineering an Impact CECorpsreg Volunteers Serve Communities Nationwide

WED19 Great Lakes Compact and Waukesharsquos Water Future

TUE03 The Road to BrasiliamdashAn Event Leading to the 8th World Water Forum

WED02 Financial Sustainability as a Prerequisite for SDWA Compliance

WED20 Emerging Communications ChallengesmdashStaying Ahead of the Communications Curve

TUE26 The Art of Diversity amp Inclusion

WED21 Novel Design Approaches for Small Water Systems

TUE27 Addressing Lead Radium and Biological and Other Hazards in the Workplace

TUE28 Providing a Safe Working Environment

WED01 Strategic Planning and Financial Risk Assessment

WED18 The Utility of the Future TodaymdashStrategic Planning amp Business Optimization Opportunities

TOP-NOTCH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAWWA is pleased to offer continuing education credits for sessions and workshops

For more information visit wwwawwaorgceupdh Earn a minimum of 25 CECredits

credits or 25 contact hours

Stay tuned for details on inspiring and thought provoking keynote sessions and speakers

Opening General Session

Association of Environmental Engineering amp Science Professors Session

Monday Keynote

Water Utilities Issues Forum

View updates online at wwwawwaorgace17

ACE Attendee Success Story

ldquo 1 Opportunity to present our work

2 Met industry experts and attended panel discussions and learned about the challenges and opportunities (found out that our struggles are not uniquethere are others in the same boat)

3 Connected with service providers to address unique buried water main issues related to condition assessment and rehabilitation rdquoRizwan Younis University of Waterloo

Project Infrastructure amp Asset Management Technology amp Innovation Infrastructure Funding amp Affordability

MON07 Elements of an Asset Management Plan MON10 Innovation the Next Frontier The Paths Forward MON06 Meeting Infrastructure Challenges While Combating Economic Disparities

MON08 Creative Techniques for Large Complex Water Infrastructure Projects

MON11 Big Data and Water UtilitiesmdashToday and Future Trends

TUE07 Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program Latest Updates

MON09 Buried No Longer Wastewaterreg A Tool to Evaluate Assets amp Set Planning Priorities TUE13 Fostering Innovation Within Water Utilities TUE08 Uniting the World of WatermdashFinancing Options and

Opportunities Session 1

TUE10 Applications of Service Levels Business Case Evaluations and Life-cycle Costing

TUE14 The Evolution of Technology and the Impacts on Utility Customer Service

TUE09 Uniting the World of WatermdashFinancing Options and Opportunities Session 2

TUE11 They Ainrsquot so Old After AllmdashRehabilitation of Aging Infrastructure Facilities for Long-Term Viability

TUE38 Advances in Smart Systems for the Water and Wastewater Industry

TUE33 Easing Rate Shock Through Affordability Programs and Nontraditional Capital Providers

TUE12 Green Infrastructure as an Alternative to Traditional Grey Infrastructure TUE39 Using Modern Metering to Save Water TUE34 Uniting the World of WatermdashFinancing Options and


TUE35 Recent Advancements in Pipeline Condition Assessment

WED06 Solving Water Challenges Through Innovation amp TechnologymdashCase Studies From Japan and South Korea

WED03 Itrsquos About RatesmdashReclaimed Conservation and ldquoSpecialrdquo Funding

TUE36 Collaborative Approaches to Sustainable Infrastructure

WED07 Development and Innovation in Control System Utilization at Water Utilities WED22 A Convergence of Water amp DatamdashMyth or Mirage

TUE37 Mid-AtlanticNortheast Utility Perspectives on Aging Infrastructure Renewal WED27 SCADA Systems The Backbone of Utility OampM WED23 Valuing Benefits for Water Project Funding

WED04 Making Progress in Asset Management WED28 Utilities Working ldquoSmarterrdquo With Advanced Metering Infrastructures (AMI)

WED05 Advanced Treatment Techniques Provide Solutions to the Worldrsquos Water Quality Challenges

WED24 Comprehensive Approaches to Physical Condition Assessment

WED25 DesignmdashBuild for the Future

WED26 Utility Experiences Installing Plastic Pipe

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ldquo ACE is the best place to talk to product manufacturers and share my own water systemrsquos specific needs and not just listen to but see what solutions are available rdquoMichael W Grimm West Slope Water District

FIND ESSENTIAL SESSIONS ORGANIZED BY KEY TOPICS AND TRACKS

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS AND LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Water Resource amp Conservation Management Water Quality Challenges Advances in Water Treatment Distribution System Management amp Operations

MON13 Engaging Your Customers for Maximum Water Savings MON16 Once and Future DBPs MON18 Getting the Most Out of Your Biofilters MON20 Advanced Leak Detection

MON14 Partnerships and Funding Opportunities Key to Protecting Critical Lands in Drinking Water Supply Watersheds MON17 University ForummdashPart 1

MON19 A Study in TreatmentmdashDifferent Processes for Different Solutions

MON21 Optimized and Efficient Water Distribution System OampM Opportunities

MON15 Climate Change Drought amp Energy ManagementTUE19 Effects of Perfluoroalky Substances on Drinking Water Quality and Treatment

TUE21 The Impact of Emerging Contaminants in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions

TUE22 Leveraging Nonrevenue Water Data

TUE16 Case Studies in Continuous Improvement of Conservation Programs TUE20 University ForummdashPart 2 TUE47 Applications of Desalination at

Drinking Water Utilities

TUE23 Not Your Fathers Water CompanymdashNext Generation of Service Providers Meets Customer Needs

TUE17 Source Water Protection amp Watershed Management TUE44 Understanding Algae Events and Managing Their Consequences

TUE48 Membranes The Importance of Pre-Treatment

TUE50 Water Loss Programs at State and Utility Level

TUE18 Implementation of Direct Potable Reuse TUE45 Treating Perfluorinated Compounds With APO and GAC

TUE49 Exploring Opportunities for a Total Water Solution

TUE51 Using Hydraulic Models to Enhance Water System Operations From Treatment Plant to Customers

TUE41 Drilling DeepmdashGroundwater Challenges and Progress in Utility Planning TUE46 University ForummdashPart 3

WED14 Opportunities for Advanced Water Treatment in a Total Water Solutionsreg World

WED16 Distribution ModelingmdashAdvanced Applications

TUE42 Developing Potable Reuse Projects to Meet Varied Requirements

WED12 Disinfection By-Product Risks and NDMA Precursors

WED15 Advanced Treatment Applications for AOP and Biological Treatment

TUE43 Managing Water SustainabilityWED13 Communicating and Evaluating Health Risks Associated With Inorganic Contaminants

WED34 Conventional Treatment of Metals Removal

WED09 Saving Energy Saving Water A WinndashWin Approach WED32 Contemporary Contaminants WED35 Oxidation to Control Contaminants

WED10 Building Resiliency of the Water Supply WED33 Managing Post Treatment Pathogen Risk

WED36 Advances and Alternatives to Membrane Treatment for Potable Reuse

WED11 Managing Climate Hazards and Improving Utility ResiliencemdashLessons Learned and USEPA Tools

WED29 Targeting Your Programs to Save Water

WED30 Integrated Planning amp Total Water Solutionsreg

WED31 Innovations in Groundwater Management

Local Host

With Support From

Managing Lead in Distribution Systems Water Utility Optimization amp Benchmarking

Wastewater amp Collection Systems Management Poster Sessions

MON22 Best Practices for Lead Service Line Replacement

MON12 Partnership for Clean WatermdashCase Studies in Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization

MON23 Management of Wastewater Infrastructure

PST01 Management Distribution Systems amp Construction Posters

TUE24 What We Learned From Initiating Our Active Lead Service Line Replacement Program

TUE15 Partnership for Safe Water Promotes Water Utility Excellence in Pennsylvania

TUE25 Modeling Applications for Collection System Optimization PST02 Fresh Ideas Posters

TUE52 Lead in Drinking WatermdashUtility Strategies for Assisting Schools

TUE40 Utility OptimizationmdashInnovations amp New Technologies

TUE54 Innovative Approaches to Collection System Infrastructure

PST03 Research Water Quality amp Treatment Universities Forum Posters

TUE53 Flintrsquos Path From Crisis to Distribution System Optimization

WED08 Benchmarking BonanzamdashUtility Performance Skyrockets

PST04 Stormwater Reuse Water Resources and Water Conservation Posters

WED17 Lead Identification Release and Transport Through Premise Plumbing

WED37 Tools for Understanding Corrosion Control Effectiveness

WED38 Identifying and Managing Lead Risk

Special Free SeminarDOC01 Water and Export Promotion Programs of the Trump Administration

Sponsored by the AWWA ManufacturersAssociates Council US Department of Commerce Office of Energy and Environmental Industries

Open to everyone This seminar is located in room 204BTuesday June 13 | 830ndash1030 am

INSIDE THE EXHIBIT HALL

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AWWArsquos Annual Conference amp Exposition

brings together experts from around the

world to exchange ideas about watermdash

the worldrsquos most important resource

Nowhere else can you find an experience

quite like ACE with premier speakers

professional sessions and more than 450

exhibitors from all aspects of the water

industry ready to present and discuss

solutions for the most pressing water

utility challenges

The professional program will focus

on major water sector issues such as

management of lead in distribution

systems financing and affordability of

water infrastructure developing robust

asset management programs addressing

water loss in distribution systems

advances in technology amp innovation

and much more

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULETo view the full agenda for ACE17 competitions public officials programs students and young professional events visit wwwawwaorgace17

Sunday June 11800 amndash400 pm Workshops

100ndash500 pm Public Officials Certificate ProgrammdashCRT 1 Intro to Water amp Sewer Operating Environments

Monday June 12830ndash1000 am Opening General Session




Noonndash230 pm Meter Madness Competition

100ndash145 pm Monday Keynote Address

200ndash500 pm Public Officials Certificate ProgrammdashCRT 2 Water amp Sewer Infrastructure Operations amp Maintenance

200ndash500 pm Professional Sessions

200ndash400 pm Poster Sessions


530ndash700 pm International ReceptionmdashPhiladelphia Marriott

Tuesday June 13800 amndash1230 pm Facility Tours





1030 amndash1230 pm Peoplersquos Choice Water Taste Test

1130 amndash115 pm Water Industry Luncheon With Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken

1130 amndash230 pm Hydrant Hysteria Competition

100ndash430 pm Top Ops Preliminaries

100ndash500 pm Public Officials Certificate ProgrammdashCRT 3 Financing Your Water and Sewer Utility for the Future

200ndash530 pm AWWArsquos Career Center Job Fair


330ndash430 pm ldquo Best of the Bestrdquo Water Taste Test

430ndash600 pm Tuesday Networking Happy Hour inside the Exhibit Hall

600ndash730 pm Future Leaders Reception Philadelphia Marriott

Wednesday June 14730ndash900 am Fuller Award Breakfastmdash Philadelphia Marriott

830 amndash100 pm Facility Tours




1000 amndash200 pm Poster Sessions

1015 amndash100 pm Pipe Tapping Competition Finals

1115 amndash1230 pm Water Utilities Issues Forum

1230ndash200 pm AAEESAIDISAWWA Luncheonmdash Philadelphia Marriott

1230ndash200 pm Exhibit Hall Networking Event

100ndash430 pm Top Ops Preliminary Semifinal and Final Rounds

300 pm Professional Networking Power Break

500ndash630 pm ACE Wrap Party Field House Pennsylvania Convention Center

Information is subject to change Events will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center unless otherwise noted

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Platinum Sponsor


Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor















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Monday Keynote

































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Local Host

With Support From
























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Platinum Sponsor


Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor















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[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]



































Monday Keynote

































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[ 6 ]


































Local Host

With Support From
























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Monday Keynote

































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Local Host

With Support From


















































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Local Host

With Support From
























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Local Host

With Support From
























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