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Event Focus:

This training will provide municipal utility staff and management with a practical overview of common and costly challenges within wastewater collection systems, including grease accumulation, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) odor management, sewer and storm line cleaning, and vacuum excavation operations. Attendees will gain a working understanding of how these issues develop, available treatment and maintenance technologies, and tools used in day-to-day operations. The session will also cover pressure and flow fundamentals, field techniques, operational optimization, and real-world municipal applications through presentations and live demonstrations.
 

Full Agenda:
 

Grease Control & H₂S Odor Management in Wastewater Collection Systems
40 Minutes+Q&A: Helix Environmental Solutions

1. Grease Control Fundamentals
   • What FOG is and why it is a leading cause of sewer overflows and backups
   • Overview of grease control technologies: manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological treatment methods
2. H₂S Odor Control Fundamentals
   • What H₂S is, how it forms, and associated health and infrastructure risks
   • Overview of vapor phase and liquid phase odor control technologies and operational trade-offs
   • Monitoring approaches and field applications
3. Case Studies & Operational Applications
   • Real-world municipal examples and lessons learned
   • Open discussion and site-specific questions
   • Q&A  

Sewer and Storm Cleaning 101 & Vacuum Excavation 101 - 1Hour+Q&A: Owen Equipment

1. Sewer Cleaning 101
   • Pressure and flow fundamentals
   • Tools of the trade
   • Field operating techniques
   • Q&A  
2. Vacuum Excavation 101
   • Flow versus performance
   • Tools of the trade
   • Field operating techniques
   • Q&A  
3. Live Demonstration
   o Sewer and storm nozzle demonstrations using acrylic tube visual systems
   o HydroVac nozzle demonstrations
   o Q&A 

Agenda:

• 08:00 - 10:00: Training Session 

• 10:00 - 10:15: Break 

• 10:15 - 11:00: Live Demonstration 

• 11:00 - 12:30: Lunch Sponsored by OWEN Equipment

Participants:
This event is limited to 45 attendees. Food will be provided for all participants.
 

Venue Requirements:

• Training room with projector and presentation capability

• Outdoor area for live equipment demonstrations

• Seating accommodations for up to 45 attendees

Cost:
$30 per attendee

Additional Notes:

• Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning.

• The training session will include Q&A sections after each presentation. 

• Comfortable attire and sturdy footwear are recommended for live demonstrations.

• Monterey Bay Section CWEA will coordinate event flyer distribution. 

Parking Instructions:
Host facility staff will direct attendees to designated parking locations.