Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association News
WWOA Board of Directors proposing changes to the Articles of Incorporation and the ByLaws
06/19/2020
Any time the Board proposes changes to these legal documents, some members get very concerned. We assure you that the changes being proposed for the annual meeting in October are expected to be non-controversial and make sense logically. The ByLaws Committee reviewed these documents back in January and determined that … Read More
June Clarifier Postponed
05/14/2020
WWOA Members and Colleagues,
During these unprecedented times, the WWOA Board is working diligently to stay updated with the most current information from a number of reputable sources to make decisions regarding upcoming WWOA events. The WWOA Board has decided to postpone the June issue of the Clarifier to … Read More
Toilets NOT Trashcans
04/15/2020
In an effort to minimize sewer clogs and backups from the public flushing alternative toilet paper, NEW Water has created a public service announcement in four languages:
WWOA Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
04/08/2020
Dear WWOA members and colleagues,
Concerns over the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have continued to grow and we are taking this opportunity to encourage continued caution while avoiding panic. We believe it is important to stay abreast of current, relevant and accurate information from reputable sources, as well as … Read More
Tips and Tricks
02/04/2020
Tips and Tricks
New Permit
- Read through new monitoring requirements, note 4th year sampling
- Read through standard requirements, these have been updated in recent years
Permit Applications
- Due 180 days prior to permit expiration
- Sample point description: make sure is updated and clear where … Read More
WWOA - LMD Dec 12, 2019
12/16/2019
Submitted by: Lake Michigan
Causes vs. Problems Weyauwega WWOA 2019.pdf
Innovative Lagoon Wastewater Treatment - Delivering the Complete Solutions through Modeling.pdf
PFAS Overview - Lake MI WWOA Meeting 12-12-19_willisdnr.pdf
Wastewater Screening Options - WI Wastewater Operators Association Lake Michigan District.pdf
WWOA SE Region News
09/26/2019
Submitted by: Southeast
WWOA SE Region News September 25, 2019
· Recent SE Meeting in Kenosha
o A big thank you to Melissa, Kate, Kori and the staff from Kenosha Water Utility for organizing and hosting the most recent regional meeting on September 18, 2019 in Kenosha at the … Read More
PFAS Testing
07/26/2019
WWOA Members…
Most, if not all of you, are aware by now that the DNR has identified 125 wastewater facilities across the state and requested that they perform PFAS testing (at their own cost) of influent and effluent. We have obtained permission to re-print a statement prepared by … Read More
WWOA-LMD May 23rd Meeting Presentations
06/04/2019
Submitted by: Lake Michigan
Adaptive Management From Pilot to Permit_reduced.pdf
Craig Lawniczak Retires After 43 Years at Green Bay WWTP
05/09/2019
WWOA SE Region News March 13, 2019
03/13/2019
Submitted by: Southeast
WWOA SE Region News March 13, 2019
· March 5 Allenton meeting highlights:
o About 100 attendees including vendors. Thanks to each and every one of you.
o Thanks to our Allenton hosts- Brandon Kaufman and Dan Hass, MCO.
o The presentations were informative and hopefully … Read More
WWOA Southeast Region Tuition Aid Criteria
03/13/2019
Submitted by: Southeast
WWOA Southeast Region Tuition Aid Criteria
Purpose
Due to projected staffing shortages in our field, The Southeast Region of the Wisconsin Wastewater Operator’s Association (WWOA) feels a tuition aid program may inspire more interest in wastewater related careers. Therefore, the Southeast Region would like to … Read More
Sharps Hazard
03/07/2019
Safety Alert
We all know that sharps can present a hazard in our industry. This is a picture of a needle we came across in a mass of rags and grease at our head works as were separating them from a cable. Our operator actually said to watch for them … Read More
What happens after you flush in LaCrosse?
02/07/2019
What happens after you flush in LaCrosse?
Check out the VIDEO
2019 Clarifier deadlines
01/02/2019
Clarifier deadlines 2019
Issue Deadline
February January 11, 2019
April March 15
June May 10
September August 2
December November 8
Presentations from Dec 13th, 2018.
12/18/2018
Submitted by: Lake Michigan
Achieving Low Total Phosphorus with Cloth Media Filtration - Aqua-Aerobic Systems
The Ins and Outs of a GIS System
Aeration, Mass Transfer & Oxygen Transfer Efficiency - Redmon Eng
WWOA SE Region News - December 4, 2018
12/12/2018
Submitted by: Southeast
WWOA SE Region News December 4, 2018
· The next SE meeting is in Allenton on Feb. 12, 2019.
o At the next meeting:
- Amy Garbe, WDNR wastewater engineer, has offered 45 minutes of her time to answer questions you may have regarding DNR rules … Read More
Southeast Region News - September 2018
10/28/2018
Submitted by: Southeast
WWOA SE Region News
September 4, 2018
Thanks to everyone who attended the joint meeting August 29 with the Southern District in Whitewater. It was well organized, coordinated and informational. Please consider attending a meeting in the future. It is a great way to “net-work.”
New officers were nominated … Read More
NACWA Platinum Award Winners
08/16/2018
WWOA would like to share this video with all of our members and non-members alike. It is always great when our fellow colleagues working to protect and reclaim water are recognized for their work. The video is of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA0 Platinum award winners for 2018, … Read More
Leo Templeton
07/03/2018
The Wisconsin Wastewater Operators’ Association lost someone special this week. Longtime friend of WWOA and the industry, Leo Templeton, age 96, passed away on Monday, July 2nd. Leo was a mentor to many in the industry and to WWOA. After his time in the United States Army during World War … Read More
Passing of a Friend
05/22/2018
The Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association lost a friend, not only to WWOA but to the industry as well. Jim Miller, MNWOA Secretary/Treasurer, passed away May 21, 2018. Jim was a Lifetime Member of the WWOA and a fixture with our Operators' Competition as a judge and mentor. Many members have … Read More
Presentations from May 17th Meeting
05/20/2018
Submitted by: Lake Michigan
Sewer Televising & No Dig Repairs.pdf
Mechanical Means of Sludge Dewatering.pdf
Water Conversation
05/20/2018
Derrick Lopez, is a junior at the Wisconsin Dells High School. He and his fellow classmates from his Science/Economics class were asked to raise awareness on water conservation as it is a huge epidemic in parts of the world. Through his course study, Derrick found this great article on water conservation (Read More
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY...
04/18/2018
Guide to What You Can and Can't Flush and Put down the Drain
This resource was developed to help educate residents about effectively desposing of wastes that can or can't go through the household drains and flushes. It's … Read More
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects
04/08/2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of funding that could provide as much as $5.5 billioin in loans, which could leverage over $11 billion in water infrastructure projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. Prospective borrowers seeking WIFIA credit assistance must submit a … Read More
MATC - 50th Anniversary
03/22/2018
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) celebrated 50 years of education in the fields of Environmental Health, Water and Wastewater Technology, Environmental and Pollution Control Technology, and Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology. Among the graduates of these programs attending were WWOA members Andy Helm (Crane Engineering), Nate Tillis (Waukesha WWTP), Mike … Read More
Moraine Park Technical College Courses
01/23/2018
MPTC - Wisconsin Water Operator Certification Training Courses from January 2018 - May 2018.
MPTC is offering numerous courses for WI Water Operator Certification. For a list of the courses available, campus location, and credits available, click here.
To monitor any changes to … Read More
Government Affairs Seminar
01/09/2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 Government Affairs Seminar. GAS will be held on Thursday, February 22nd at the Madison Marriott West Hotel and Conference Center in Middleton, WI. This seminar provides municipal officials, treatment plant operators, consultants, and government employees with an overview and update of current issues. … Read More
2017 Southern Operator of the Year
11/15/2017
Submitted by: Southern
Kevin Freber - City of Watertown WWTP
Southern Region Tuition Aid
11/15/2017
Submitted by: Southern
The Southern Region is proud to announce their tuition aid program for continued education of WWOA Southern Members through the attendance of Wisconsin DNR approved advanced course work related to wastewater treatment or for credit courses at an accredited university, college or technical school while working towards a degree related … Read More
MATC - Looking for Photos and Stories
11/05/2017
Milwaukee Area Technical College will be celebrating 50 years of educating past, present and future professionals in air, water, and food protection in March of 2018. Everyone is invited to attend and see previous classmates, network and learn about potential careers in air, water and food from MATC graduates and … Read More
Changes to the MDL (LOD) determination procedure
10/30/2017
On August 28, 2017, the EPA issued a final rule notice that changes the procedure to determine an MDL effective 9-27-2017. We have opted to allow a gradual progression into the new requirement that allows labs to continue with their existing MDL/LODs until September 1, 2018. This date coincides with … Read More
2018 WWOA Conference October 16th thru October 19th
10/22/2017
Hotel reservations are now open for the 2018 WWOA 52nd Annual Conference. The 2018 Conference will be located at the Grand Geneva Resort in beautiful Lake Geneva, WI.
Conference will run from Tuesday, October 16 and run through Friday, October 19, 2018. You can reserve your hotel rooms now. Click … Read More
2017 Conference Abstract
09/11/2017
The 51st Annual WWOA Conference Abstract is now available to download in a PDF format.
For a more in depth look at the Pre-Conference Workshops and all of the Technical Sessions, please download a copy of the 51st Annual Conference Abstract.
With this ABSTRACT you can plan which … Read More
TIPS & TRICKS EXPANDED
08/09/2017
Calling all inventors.... We have expanded the annual Tips and Tricks this year to feature "Tricks of the Trade". Now is the time to showcase your invention, innovation, ideas, "tool of all tools", management practice, etc. So come on, it's time to TOOT YOUR OWN HORN, like Tom Dickson's … Read More
Treating wastewater at the bottom of the world
08/08/2017
A story that comes from Jeanne Sabin, a certified wastewater treatment plant operator hailing from Sacramento, California.
Click here to hear her story:
WWOA MEMBER INPUT NEEDED
06/04/2017
WWOA has been invited to participate in a project to understand and improve integration of distributed energy into water and wastewater utilities. This project is funded by the Water Research Foundation and the Water Environment and Reuse Foundation, the University of Queensland Australia, in partnership with Conrad Research Associates, The … Read More
Jeffrey J. Wunrow
05/03/2017
Jeffrey J. Wunrow
May 7, 1955 – April 28, 2017
It is with a heavy heart that we say good bye to a good friend and fellow member.
Jeffrey J. Wunrow, age 61 of Antigo, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home.
Jeff worked for the City … Read More
Medford city utility continues tradition of excellence
03/15/2017
BY BRIAN WILSON
NEWS EDITOR - The Star News
When it comes to city services success is measured by if clean water comes out when a faucet is turned on and waste goes away when toilets are flushed. … Read More
