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SUMMARY:Water Circuit Challenge - B'ham, 07/23
LOCATION:JCESD Shades Training Facility, 1331 Oak Grove Road, Birmingham, AL, 35254
DESCRIPTION:Water Circuit Challenge - B'ham, 07/23\n\n07/23/26 12:00 PM CST\n - 07/23/26 02:00 PM CST\Description:\nWater Circuit Challenge - Training Opportunity\n \nLocation:      JCESD Shades Training Facility\nDate:              July 23rd 2026\nTime:             12-2 PM \n \nSpeakers:       Camille Colter, Gresham Smith - WEF Competitions\n                        Jennifer Toney, Central Alabama Water - AWWA Competitions\n                        Representative from Victaulic (TBD)\n\nREGISTER HERE BY JULY 16:  AWEA & AWWA AL/MS Young Professionals Water Circuit Challenge – Fill out form \n \nThe Water Circuit Challenge is an annual event hosted by the Young Professionals Committees of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) AL/MS Section and Alabama’s Water Environment Association (AWEA). The event provides participants with the opportunity to rotate through hands-on stations designed to simulate real-world drinking water and wastewater operations and maintenance activities.\n \nStations are modeled after AWWA and Water Environment Federation (WEF) competitions and include tasks such as hydrant maintenance, pump assembly, meter installation, SCADA operation, pipe connections, and career pathway exploration. These activities help participants develop and enhance technical skills while increasing the effectiveness, professionalism, and operational knowledge of current and future water and wastewater professionals.\n \nThrough these hands-on exercises, participants gain a greater understanding of the equipment, systems, and processes used throughout the water and wastewater industry. The event highlights the critical role of efficient and environmentally responsible water and wastewater management while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, camaraderie, and industry best practices. Additionally, the Water Circuit Challenge encourages participants to share their experiences with colleagues, students, and community members, helping increase awareness of the meaningful and impactful careers that support safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services.\n \nParticipants leave with practical knowledge that can be applied in their daily work and a greater appreciation for the essential services that protect public health and the environment.\n\n\n \Details:\nREGISTER HERE BY JULY 16:  AWEA & AWWA AL/MS Young Professionals Water Circuit Challenge – Fill out form\Location:\nJCESD Shades Training Facility\n1331 Oak Grove Road\nBirmingham, AL 35254
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Circuit Challenge - B'ham, 07/23<br /><br />07/23/26 12:00 PM CST - 07/23/26 02:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><span style="font-size:22px"><strong>Water Circuit Challenge - Training Opportunity</strong></span><br />
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<strong>Location: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JCESD Shades Training Facility</strong><br />
<strong>Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 23<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;2026</strong><br />
<strong>Time: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12-2 PM&nbsp;</strong><br />
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<strong>Speakers: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Camille Colter, Gresham Smith - WEF Competitions</strong><br />
<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jennifer Toney, Central Alabama Water - AWWA Competitions</strong><br />
<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representative from Victaulic (TBD)</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:22px"><strong>REGISTER HERE BY JULY 16:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KcAk-iGpvkyuvsZLjySmx9ZJGVRS2plKobzZpLLSG5ZUOTNXQU4xVUw5VE5ZU05XQUJFSlFTS1lUQi4u&amp;route=shorturl">AWEA &amp; AWWA AL/MS Young Professionals Water Circuit Challenge &ndash; Fill out form</a></span><span style="font-size:18px"><strong> </strong><br />
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<strong>The Water Circuit Challenge</strong> is an annual event hosted by the Young Professionals Committees of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) AL/MS Section and Alabama&rsquo;s Water Environment Association (AWEA). The event provides participants with the opportunity to rotate through hands-on stations designed to simulate real-world drinking water and wastewater operations and maintenance activities.<br />
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<strong>Stations are modeled after AWWA and Water Environment Federation (WEF) competitions and include tasks such as hydrant maintenance, pump assembly, meter installation, SCADA operation, pipe connections, and career pathway exploration.</strong> These activities help participants develop and enhance technical skills while increasing the effectiveness, professionalism, and operational knowledge of current and future water and wastewater professionals.<br />
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<strong>Through these hands-on exercises, participants gain a greater understanding of the equipment, systems, and processes used throughout the water and wastewater industry. The event highlights the critical role of efficient and environmentally responsible water and wastewater management while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, camaraderie, and industry best practices.</strong> Additionally, the Water Circuit Challenge encourages participants to share their experiences with colleagues, students, and community members, helping increase awareness of the meaningful and impactful careers that support safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services.<br />
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Participants leave with practical knowledge that can be applied in their daily work and a greater appreciation for the essential services that protect public health and the environment.<br />
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&nbsp;<br />Details:<br /><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>REGISTER HERE BY JULY 16</strong>:</span><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KcAk-iGpvkyuvsZLjySmx9ZJGVRS2plKobzZpLLSG5ZUOTNXQU4xVUw5VE5ZU05XQUJFSlFTS1lUQi4u&amp;route=shorturl">&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><span style="font-size:22px"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.office.com/r/jCRcabj3E4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781917218996000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3htzyuSEDb8OwGFccMEJlK" href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KcAk-iGpvkyuvsZLjySmx9ZJGVRS2plKobzZpLLSG5ZUOTNXQU4xVUw5VE5ZU05XQUJFSlFTS1lUQi4u&amp;route=shorturl" id="m_-8469321794026002583OWAdf55e635-49ea-6ee9-4b15-376db6d20ea6" target="_blank">AWEA &amp; AWWA AL/MS Young Professionals Water Circuit Challenge &ndash; Fill out form</a></span><br />Location:<br />JCESD Shades Training Facility<br />1331 Oak Grove Road<br />Birmingham, AL 35254
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