Name: Operator Days Contact: Matt Weldon, Committee Chair <weldonm@plainfieldchartertwp.org> Description: This annual event is part of Joint Expo and brings together over 1,000 water and wastewater professionals to be educated about several topics. Past program topics include weather preparedness & recover, maintenance, disinfection, and safety. Below are PDFs of the presentations from the last several years. If you need additional information, the speaker contact info should be on the first or last slide. Contact the MWEA office if you need assistance contacting a presenter. Calendar of Events: click here to view the calendar... Joint Expo & Operators Day: http://www.mi-wea.org/joint_expo_and_operators_day.php Presentations Available: title date description EGLE Updates - Lead, Copper, Emerging Contaminants and More 02/05/25 "EGLE Updates - Lead, Copper, Emerging Contaminants and More" presented by Heather Brown, EGLE, Katie Stroh, EGLE, and Carla Davidson, EGLE at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_TECH_01-Brown_Stroh_Davidson-EGLE-LCU_and_PFAS_Updated-FINAL_ok_AW(1).pdf Safety Redefined: Tomorrow's Culture Starts Today 02/05/25 "Safety Redefined: Tomorrow's Culture Starts Today" presented by Mary Koeger, Oakland County Water Resources Commission, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_TECH_02-Koeger_Mary-2024_MWEA_SAFETY_REDEFINED-FINAL_ok_AW(1).pdf Leveraging GIS for Advanced Asset Management in Water and Wastewater Systems 02/05/25 "Leveraging GIS for Advanced Asset Management in Water and Wastewater Systems" presented by Mike Levandoski, Zeeland at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_TECH_03-Levandoski_Mike-MWEA-AWWA_Joint_Expo_2025-FINAL_ok_AW(1).pdf Ensuring Reliable and Secure Lifting Operations for Water Utilities 02/05/25 "Best Practices in Rigging: Ensuring Reliable and Secure Lifting Operations for Water Utilities" presented by Nick Karsiotis, Great Lakes Water Authority, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_TECH_04-Karsiotis_Nicholas-Rigging_Best_Practices_FINAL_v2_AW(1).pdf Vibrational Analysis 02/05/25 "Vibrational Analysis" presented by Mack Williams, Torishima Services Solutions of MI, and Daniel Fuentes, Torishima Services Solutions of MI, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_TECH_05-Fuentes_Williams-Vibrational_Analysis-FINAL_v2_AW.pdf Intercultural Communication Workshop - Part 1 02/05/25 "Intercultural Communication Workshop - Part 1" presented by Sally Duffy, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Joseph Callahan, City of East Lansing, Zanna Leciejewski, Hazen and Sawyer, and Caryn Bedford, HRM Solutions, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_Workshop_01-Bedford_Recruiting_and_Retaining_a_Multi-Cultural_Workforce.pdf Intercultural Communication Workshop - Part 2 02/05/25 "Intercultural Communication Workshop - Part 1" presented by Sally Duffy, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Joseph Callahan, City of East Lansing, Zanna Leciejewski, Hazen and Sawyer, and Caryn Bedford, HRM Solutions, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Wed_Workshop_01_Intercultural_Presentation_PDF_FINAL_SD.pdf Developing Effective Utility Leaders & Managers 02/04/25 "Developing Effective Utility Leaders & Managers" presented by Wayne Pratt, Xylem, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_MANAGERIAL_03-Pratt_Developing_Effective_Utility_Leaders.pdf Unveiling The Science Of Polymer Activation: Exploring The Benefits Through Apps 02/04/25 "Unveiling The Science Of Polymer Activation: Exploring The Benefits Through Applications" presented by Pat Gallagher, Cleanwater1, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_MANAGERIAL_04-Gallagher-Polymer_Michigan_Joint_Expo_2025-EDIT_not_final_AW.pdf Emergency Preparedness: Building Resilience in Water and Wastewater Operations 02/04/25 "Emergency Preparedness: Building Resilience in Water and Wastewater Operations" presented by Allison Farole, City of Grand Rapids, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_MANAGERIAL_05-Farole_Emergency_Preparedness-FINAL_ok_AW_VIDEOS_CHECK.pdf Overview of EGLE Operator Training and Certification Programs  02/04/25 "Overview of EGLE Operator Training and Certification Programs" presented by Koren Carpenter, EGLE and Alyssa Sarver, EGLE at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_TECH_01-Carpenter_Sarver-EGLE_DW_and_WW_Joint_Expo_FINAL_ok_AW.pdf Best Practices in Design and Maintenance of Grating for Water Utilities 02/04/25 "Best Practices in Design and Maintenance of Grating for Water Utilities" presented by TJ Bates, Donohue at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_TECH_03-Bates_TJ-Best_Practices_in_Design_and_Maintenance_of_Grating_for_Water_Utilities-FINAL.pdf Sources of Microplastics to WTPs/WWTPs: Management and Treatment 02/04/25 "Sources of Microplastics to WTPs/WWTPs: Management and Treatment" presented by Mala Hettiarachchi, Environmental Resources Group, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_TECH_04-Hettiarachchi-Sources_of_MPs_to_WTPs-WWTPs-FINAL_ok_AW.pdf What is in Your Spec? A Plainfield Township Case Study 02/04/25 "What is in Your Spec? A Plainfield Township Case Study" presented by Matt Weldon, Plainfield Township, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_TECH_05-Weldon_Matt-Whats_in_your_spec-DRAFT_AW_emailed_edits_to_MW.pdf Battle Creek Case Study and Next Level Asset Management…Subverting the Disaster 02/04/25 "Battle Creek Case Study and Next Level Asset Management…Subverting the Disaster You’ve Never Considered" presented by Perry Hart, City of Battle Creek and Aaron Davenport, Jones & Henry Engineers, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_MANAGERIAL_02-Compagnoni_Mike_Leg_Update_FINAL.pdf Exploring the West Michigan Water Career Program Through the Interns' Lens 02/04/25 "Exploring the West Michigan Water Career Program Through the Interns' Lens" presented by Hillary Caron-Karbowski, Jarod VanNorman, and Sarah Boling, City of Grand Rapids; and Andrew DenUyl, City of Wyoming at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_MANAGERIAL_01-Caron_Water_ProgramJEOD-DRAFT.pdf Legislative Landscape Update: Key Changes Impacting Water Utilities 02/04/25 "Legislative Landscape Update: Key Changes Impacting Water Utilities" presented by Mike Compagnoni, Midwest Strategy Group, at the 2025 Joint Expo & Operator Days event, February 4-5 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Tue_MANAGERIAL_02-Compagnoni_Mike_Leg_Update_FINAL(1).pdf Legislative Update 02/06/24 "Legislative Update" presented by Mike Compangnoni, Midwest Strategy Group, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-M1-N.Legislative_Update.pdf Planning for the Future -- Starts with Managing Your Assets Today 02/06/24 "Planning for the Future -- Starts with Managing Your Assets Today" presented by Wayne Pratt, Xylem, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-M2-AV.Planning_for_the_Future-Starts_with_Managing_Your_Assets_Today.pdf Including All Voices and Improving Your Utility 02/06/24 "Including All Voices and Improving Your Utility" presented by Randall Roost, American Water Works Association, and Andrae Savage, GLWA, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-M3-AV.IncludingAllVoicesandImprovingYourUtility.pdf Overview of Funding and Finance Options for Utilities 02/06/24 "Overview of Funding and Finance Options for Utilities" presented by Andy Campbell, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-M4-N.Overview_of_Funding_and_Finance_Options_for_Water_and_Wastewater_Utilities.pdf Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing 02/06/24 "Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing" presented by Paul Patterson, Hydrocorp, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-A1-AV.Backflow_Prevention_and_New_Changes_to_Michigan_Law_in_Regard_to_Certified_Testers.pdf Quality in the Laboratory 02/06/24 "Quality in the Laboratory" presented by Amy Vail, EGLE, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-A2-N.Quality_in_the_Laboratory.pdf Lead and Copper Update/PFAS Update 02/06/24 "Lead and Copper Update/PFAS Update" presented by Aislinn Deely and Carla Davidson, EGLE, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-A3-N.Lead_and_Copper_Rule_Update_PFAS_and_Emerging_Contaminants_Update.pdf Infrequent Excavation Personnel at Greater Risk of Trench Cave-In Incidents 02/06/24 "Infrequent Excavation Personnel at Greater Risk of Trench Cave-In Incidents" presented by James McRay, Arcosa Shoring Products, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/T6-A4-N.Infrequent_Excavation_Personnel_at_Greater_Risk_of_Trench_Cave-in_Incidents.pdf Miss DIG 811 2024 Overview and Updates 02/06/24 "Miss DIG 811 2024 Overview and Updates" presented by Kristyn Cormier and Patty Preston, MISS DIG, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/W7-A1-N.MISS_DIG_811_Overview_and_Updates.pdf Overview of the Water and Wastewater Certification Programs 02/06/24 "Overview of the Water and Wastewater Certification Programs" presented by Koren Carpenter, Alyssa Sarver, and Sarah Marshall, EGLE, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/W7-A2-N.EGLE_Operator_Certification_Program_Updates_and_Paths_to_Op_Cert.pdf Condition Assessment Tools to Assist in Capital Planning 02/06/24 "Condition Assessment Tools to Assist in Capital Planning" presented by Jeff Cunningham, M.E. Simpson Co., February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/W7-A3-AV._Condition_Assessment_Tools_to_Assist_in_Capital_Planning.pdf A Proactive Approach with Vibration Analysis 02/06/24 "A Proactive Approach with Vibration Analysis" presented by Jason Spettel, HECO, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/W7-A4-AV.How_to_Bring_a_Proactive_Approach_to_your_Plant_with_Vibration_Analysis.pdf Conscientious Communication with Community 02/06/24 "Conscientious Communication with Community" presented by Samarhia Giffel, Izamar Contreras, City of Grand Rapids, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/W7-M4-N.Conscientious_Communication_with_Community.pdf Cyber Security 02/06/24 "Cyber Security " presented by Brandon Smith, Michigan Sate Police, February 6-7th, 2024 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Threats_Vectors_and_Mitigations.pdf Pumps: Troubleshooting Outside the Box 02/08/23 "Pumps: Troubleshooting Outside the Box" presented by Alex Hitsman, KerrPump & Supply and Nick Fisher, City of Grand Rapids, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/3._Hitsman_Fisher.pdf Michigan Legislative Updates 02/08/23 "Michigan Legislative Updates" presented by Mike Compagnoni, Midwest Strategies, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/1._Compagnoni-Michigan_Legislative_Update.pdf Hot Topics with Jodi Schafer: HR Tales, Trends and Predictions 02/08/23 "Hot Topics with Jodi Schafer: HR Tales, Trends and Predictions" presented by Jodi Schafer, HRM Services, on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/3._Schafer-HR.pdf Tapping Into the Urban Water Cycle for Workforce Recruitment and Education 02/07/23 "Tapping Into the Urban Water Cycle for Workforce Recruitment and Education" presented by Hillary Caron, City of Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/2._Caron-Tapping_into_the_Urban_Water_Cycle.pdf An Overview of the Water and Wastewater Certifications Programs 02/07/23 "An Overview of the Water and Wastewater Certifications Programs" presented by Koren Carpenter and Alyssa Sarver, EGLE, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/3._Carpenter_Sarver-DW_WW.pdf BOSS 811 - Process Improvement Increases Locate Efficiency 02/07/23 "Process Improvement Increases Locate Efficiency" presented by Vish Nayagam, BOSS 811, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at the Lansing Center https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/2._Nayagam-BOSS811.pdf AMR or AMI? Making The Right Choice for Your Community 02/07/23 "AMR or AMI? Making The Right Choice for Your Community" presented by Chris Johnson, HydroCorp Meter Sales, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at the Lansing Center. https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/3._Johnson-AMR_or_AMI.pdf