2025 Nebraska AWWA Water Utility Workshop

Welcome to the 2025 Nebraska AWWA Water Utility Workshop! Join us for a day filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions all centered around the water utility industry. This in-person event will be held at Camp Carol Joy Holling, providing a picturesque backdrop for our gathering. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry experts, learn about the latest trends, and exchange ideas with fellow professionals. Topics to include Main Replacemtns, Lead Service Line Replacements, Confined Space Safety Training, Water Projects in Nebraska and much more!! Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of learning and collaboration! Registration will close on Friday May 16, 2025

CEU assignment pending NDEE review.

Morning Agenda:

8:15 to 8:45 AM Registration - Welcome and Introductions

8:45 to 9:15 AM LWS 24” Main Replacement – Andy Walker Lincoln Transportation & Utilities, LWS

9:15 to 9:45 AM Hydrant Flushing, Steve Kelly, Olsson’s

9:45 to 10:15 AM Cybersecurity 101 – Nicholas Brand, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

10:15 to 10:30 AM Break

10:30 to 12:00 Lead and Copper Rule / Lead Service Line Replacement Roundtable

• SRF Discussion – Steve McNulty and Jennifer Deroche, State Revolving Fund Section, NDEE
• - Lincoln Transportation & Utilities, LWS – Alyson Hanson
• - Metropolitan Utilities District – Matt Pelton and Chad Haffke
• - City of Wahoo Utilities – Ryan Hurst

Noon to 1:00 PM – Lunch in Sjogren Center

Afternoon Agenda

Noon to 1:00 PM – Lunch in Sjogren Center

12:30 to 1:00 PM Fusion Demonstrations with Alliance for PE Pipe

1:00 to 2:00 PM HDPE Design, Installation and Maintenance – Dan Landy and Brian Swanson, Alliance for PE Pipe

2:00 to 2:30 PM Nebraska's Nitrate in Drinking Water Study - Bridger Corkill, NDEE

2:30 to 2:45 PM Break

2:45 to 3:15 PM The Value of Incorporating Pressure Evaluation into Condition Assessment – Jared Svagera, HDR

3:15 to 3:45 PM Development of Digital Tools to Support Master Planning for MUD –

Derek Gardels, HDR

3:45 to 4:15 PM Confined Space Training – Jackson Sash, League of Nebraska Municipalities

4:15 PM Closing Remarks

Continuing Education:

8:45 AM to 4:15 PM = 7.5 hours minus lunch and breaks = 6.0 hours of PDH’s

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