WQTC. Indianapolis Indiana, USA. The Premier Conference for. Water Quality Professionals. Around the World

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1 The Premier Conference for Water Quality Professionals Around the World WQTC 2016 Indianapolis Indiana, USA CONFERENCE November 13 17, 2016 EXPOSITION November 13 15,

2 AWWA S WATER QUALITY TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION brings together water professionals from around the world to exchange the latest research, information and technology for improving water quality. Innovations in contaminant detection, treatment optimization, new regulatory requirements, potential public health issues and other relevant water quality challenges will be addressed. Attend this important event to participate in an unparalleled technical program offering attendees opportunities to discover new facets of the water quality field. The WQTC exhibit hall will showcase the latest in water quality technology and services with more than 60 targeted exhibitors and dedicated exhibit hall time. As an attendee, you will enjoy extensive networking opportunities, poster sessions, attendee luncheons, refreshment breaks, and receptions all taking place inside the exhibit hall! Technical & Expo Highlights Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP), Ozone Biological Treatment Climate Change Issues/Impacts and Sustainability Contaminant Occurrence Monitoring Corrosion Control Disinfection Byproducts Disinfection Practices Who Attends WQTC? Water quality specialists Water utility management and executives Treatment plant managers Scientists Engineers Lab personnel Academics & Students Distributors & Manufacturers Consultants Product representatives Distribution System Issues Energy-Water Nexus EDC/Microconstituent Issues Facility Optimization Inorganic Contaminants Lab Methods and Analysis Membranes Microbiology/Organisms in Water Organic Contaminants Regulatory and Policy Issues New Tricks, Tips, and Tools! Non-Municipal Treatment Applications Residuals and Disposal Reuse Issues Water Security Watershed Protection Taste and Odor Issues Treatment Processes and Techniques Wastewater Impacts on Source Water Quality Local Host Indiana Section American Water Works Association

3 Preliminary Conference-at-a-Glance All information is preliminary and subject to change. For an updated and complete agenda, go to All conference events will take place at The Indiana Convention Center unless otherwise indicated. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. SUN01 Workshop (additional cost) 1:00 5:00 p.m. SUN02 Workshop (additional cost) 1:00 5:00 p.m. SUN03 Workshop (additional cost) 12:15 4:30 p.m. T1 Facility Tour (additional cost) 4:00 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 4:30 5:00 p.m. New Member/New Attendee Overview 5:00 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 8:15 9:30 a.m. Opening General Session 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (closed 1:15 2:45 p.m.) 9:30 10:15 a.m. Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time with Coffee 9:45 10:45 a.m. Poster Sessions 10:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Technical Sessions 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Luncheon with Exhibit Time 2:45 3:30 p.m. Dedicated Exhibit Time with Refreshments 2:45 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Education Sessions 3:00 4:00 p.m. Poster Sessions 5:00 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. Young Professionals Event TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 7:15 8:00 a.m. Early Bird Session 8:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Technical Sessions 9:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 9:45 10:30 a.m. Dedicated Exhibit Time with Coffee 9:45 10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Education Sessions 10:00 11:00 a.m. Poster Sessions noon-1:00 p.m. noon 1:30 p.m. Young Professionals Event Luncheon with Exhibit Time WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:15 8:15 a.m. Early Bird Session 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Technical Sessions noon 1:30 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 5:05 5:15 p.m. Student Awards Ceremony THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. T2, T3, T4 Facility Tours (times vary, additional costs) Technical Sessions by Track Time and speaker information available online. ALGAE MON04 Managing Algae and Taste and Odor TUE12 Occurrence, Monitoring Methods and Management Strategies for Cyanobacteria STS11 Cyanotoxins: Analyses, Treatment and Contingency Plans CONTAMINANTS MON06 Perfluorinated Compounds: Detection and Treatment MON11 Formation, Toxicity and Control of Disinfection Byproducts TUE09 NDMA: Precursors, Monitoring and Removal TUE15 Emerging Disinfection Byproducts WED06 Control of Taste and Odor and Manganese Removal WED07 Complex Contaminants in Water Supplies WED11 Innovations in Ion Exchange

4 Technical Sessions (continued) DISTRIBUTION MON02 Analysis and Optimization of Disinfection Byproducts in Your Distribution System STS04 Distribution System Sampling, Model Calibration and System Operation Using Real Time Models TUE02 Potable Reuse: Pathogen Control and Distribution System Water Quality TUE11 Combining Technology and Operations to Improve Distribution System Water Quality WED02 Monitoring Distribution System Water Quality WED03 Releasing Oil and Metals into Distribution Systems WED09 Distribution System Monitoring: Moving Methods into the Field LAB METHODS STS05 Advances in Analytical Methodologies for the Analysis of Emerging Contaminants in Water and Water Reuse TUE05 Preparing for System Security and Contamination Events TUE06 Advanced Analytical Techniques LEAD AND CORROSION STS01 Flint, Part 1: Identifying and Addressing Core Issues STS02 Flint, Part 2: Engaging the Public and Evaluating the Solutions WED01 Understanding and Dealing with Lead STS12 Utility Case Studies and Best Practices for Corrosion Control from Source to Tap MICROBIOLOGY MON01 Strategies for Destroying Brain-Eating Amoeba STS03 Drinking Water Microbiome: Can It be Monitored and Managed to Protect Public Health? TUE01 The Influence of Disinfection on Legionella Viability TUE10 Legionella and Other Opportunistic Pathogens: Factors Contributing to Growth STS09 Making Sense of Legionella Counts WED08 Monitoring for Microbes RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS STS06 Innovations in Distribution System Water Quality Monitoring and Management STS07 Why Should Water Utilities Engage in Research: An Industry Perspective SOURCE WATER AND REUSE MON03 What s in Your Groundwater? MON07 Guidance and Strategic Planning for Alternative Supplies MON08 Innovative Treatment for Potable Reuse TUE03 Source Water Monitoring TUE04 Source Water Protection and Response to Natural Disasters STS08 Not Your Parents Source Water Protection: Managing Source Water in Light of Emerging Complexities STS10 Midwest Challenges in Ensuring Safe Water Supplies and Quality STS13 Beneficial Reuse of Water Treatment Residuals TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES MON05 Biofiltration: Piloting Optimization and Monitoring MON09 Pre-Oxidation Impacts on Biofiltration MON10 Biological Filtration TUE07 Process Selection and Optimization TUE08 Coagulants, Colloids, Flocs and Solids Removal TUE13 Membrane Issues TUE14 Considerations for UV Validation WED04 Improved Efficiency for Activated Carbon WED05 Adsorption and Removal of Micropollutants WED10 AOP for Contaminant Control

5 Workshops Sunday, November 13 Workshops offer excellent opportunities to exchange ideas and learn about topics in-depth. Additional fee is required for workshops. SUN01 Identification, Testing, and Treatment: Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Water Supply Systems 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. $295 member rate/$395 nonmember/ student rate not available Limited to 40 attendees, located off-site. This hands-on, practical workshop will focus on cyanotoxins with emphasis on laboratory identification, testing, and strategies for large-scale treatment processes. The workshop will be divided into three sessions: 1) a microscope-based cyanobacteria identification laboratory, 2) jar testing and ELISA, and 3) a computer-based laboratory on control of cyanotoxins in water treatment with a focus on oxidation. SUN02 Biological Groundwater Treatment Best Practices 1:00 5:00 p.m. $110 member rate/$210 nonmember/$75 student rate Biological filtration has served as a reliable process for drinking water purification for hundreds of years. While widely used for surface water treatment, the implementation and comprehensive understanding of best practices for design, operation, and maintenance for groundwater treatment is needed. To address this knowledge gap, this workshop will focus on providing attendees with an understanding of best practices regarding the planning, evaluation, design and operation of biofiltration facilities for groundwater treatment. SUN03 Understanding Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment for Your Utility 1:00 5:00 p.m. $110 member rate/$210 nonmember/$75 student rate The USEPA recently released guidance on optimal corrosion control treatment to provide direction to regulators and utilities as to when an evaluation of treatment is needed. In 2017, AWWA plans to release the updated M58 manual, Internal Corrosion Control Treatment in Drinking Water Distribution Systems, which compliments EPA s guidance and provides direction as to how to investigate corrosion issues. This workshop will discuss how the information contained in these documents can be used to guide operators and regulators from the start of investigating corrosion, choosing proper treatment and identifying when corrosion control is optimal system wide or when localized corrosion is accelerating. Exhibit Hall Education Sessions Monday 2:45 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday 9:45 10:30 a.m. FREE Earn CEUs by visiting participating exhibitor booths for 15 minute presentations regarding the latest tools & technology available for the water quality industry. Schedule will be available online in October. Facility Tours Sunday, November 13 and Thursday, November 17 $55 $95/Register by October 14 Please visit for more detailed tour descriptions, what to bring, and other important information. Additional fee required for all tours. T1 Indianapolis Zoo Behind the Scenes Water Management Tour and Experience Sunday, November 13 12:15 4:30 p.m. T2 Future Quarry Water Storage, Surface Water and GWUDI Treatment Plant Tour Thursday, November 17 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. T3 Utility Customers with Critical Water Needs: Eli Lilly High Purity Water System and Sun King Brewery Tours Thursday, November 17 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. T4 Perry K Steam Plant, West Street Chilled Water Plant, and Lucas Oil Stadium Walking Tour Thursday, November 17 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Continuing Education Credits (CEs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) AWWA awards attendees Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for technical sessions and workshops. A PDH tracking form for the Exhibit hall and the facility tours will be available at registration. For additional information regarding AWWA CEUs and PDHs, visit Conference Venue & Hotel Information All conference events take place within the Indiana Convention Center. Connected via skywalk, The Westin Indianapolis Hotel features modern décor and a location just steps from restaurants, shops and nightlife. Book your room at the special conference rate of $ plus taxes per night, available until October 14 or until the block fills, whichever occurs first. Complimentary WiFi is included. Visit to book your room and for additional hotel information. Registration Become a member and save 22% on your early conference registration! Early Registration Deadline: October 14, 2016 Full-conference registration is $645 for members thru October 14. Don t miss this best value registration option! (One-Day and Exhibits-Only registration also available, see details online).