As we’re all aware, the Coronavirus outbreak and the “Shelter in Place” orders that we now find ourselves in has been a big adjustment. The most important actions we can take are to stay safe, protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. This ever-changing state of affairs has prompted Continue reading From the President‘s Desk…
CWEA San Francisco Bay Section – July 9, 2020 Shelter-in-Place Lunchtime Meeting Topic: Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactors (MABR) The MABR is a promising BNR process intensification technology to increase capacity of existing facilities with no new concrete infrastructure and reduce aeration energy. Black & Veatch’s Innovation Platform has recently completed Continue reading Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) – Lunchtime Meeting – 7/9
CWEA San Francisco Bay Section – June 11, 2020 Shelter-in-Place Lunchtime Meeting Topic: The Science of Productivity CWEA has partnered with two renowned UC Berkeley neuroscientists and faculty members, Dr. Sahar Yousef and Lucas Miller, to host a 60-minute livestream + Q/A session on Thursday, June 11th on The Science Continue reading The Science of Productivity – Lunchtime Meeting – 6/11
Shelter-In-Place Lunchtime Meeting Topic: Envision – Leading the Evolution for Sustainable Infrastructure This presentation will provide an overview of the Envision Rating System to rank sustainable infrastructure, project examples in the water sector, who has adopted the Envision rating system, observations and perspectives of local water agencies, value to an Continue reading Shelter-in-Place Lunchtime Meeting – 5/14
POSTPONED JOIN US for the Joint Dinner Meeting with the Santa Clara Valley Section on March 12 TOPIC: Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactors (MABR) The MABR is a promising BNR process intensification technology to increase capacity at existing facilities, with no new concrete infrastructure, and reduce aeration energy. Black & Veatch’s Continue reading Joint Dinner Meeting – March POSTPONED
CENTRAL SAN ACADEMY Ever wondered what goes on at Central San? If so, please consider signing up for its citizens’ academy, Central San Academy. The program is FREE and will be held Wednesday nights at Central San’s facilities in Walnut Creek and Martinez from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., March Continue reading Central San Academy – 3/11 to 4/22 (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED Collaborative Project Delivery When: Tuesday, March 10, 2019 8:00am – 4:00pm Registration Opens at 7:30am Where: San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579 P: 510.577.3462 Who: Planners, Engineers, Project Managers, Program Managers and other water/wastewater professionals interested in learning more about project delivery methods. Continue reading Collaborative Project Delivery – 3/10 – POSTPONED
Annual Career Fair & Evening With Industry Thursday, February 20th, 2020 Network With Professionals In The Water/Wastewater Industry! Learn about career opportunities in the water/wastewater industry, get to know local firms & agencies, develop networking skills, and stay for dinner to get one-on-one time with professionals. Over 80+ students are Continue reading Annual Career Fair & Evening With Industry – 2/20
Collection System Technical Certification Preparation (TCP) Seminar February 19, 2020 Location Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 1250 Springbrook Road Walnut Creek, CA. 94597 Registration: 7:30am – 8:00 am Class: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm (5.5 Contact Hours) Overview This will be an interactive program that will address how the TCP Continue reading Collection System Technical Certification Preparation (TCP) Seminar – 2/19
Winter-2020 update Greetings CWEA-SFBS Members! Hoping everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. Congratulations to this year’s winners from the 70th Annual Awards Banquet. Good luck at the State-wide competition in Reno AC-2020! We have a lot of great things planned so far, with much more to come. This month for Continue reading From the Presidents desk…
Join the San Francisco Bay Section at our 70th Annual Awards Banquet Help us recognize and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our section’s members and organizations over the past year. FRIDAY, January 24th, 2020 LOCATION Round Hill Country Club 3169 Roundhill Road Alamo, CA 94507 (925)934-8211 (Link to map) Continue reading 70th Annual Awards Banquet – 1/24
Water Reuse Workshop 2020 – Emerging Issues in Potable Reuse Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Workshop organized by CWEA’s Engineering and Research Committee As California prepares for the next drought, indirect potable reuse (IPR) projects are being designed and built in dozens of cities. What lessons can we learn from advanced Continue reading Water Reuse Workshop 2020 – Emerging Issues in Potable Reuse – 1/22
December Dinner Meeting Topic: EBMUD’s Successful 105” Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation in Oakland The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s $14 million, 3rd Street Interceptor Phase 2 Project in Oakland entails slip lining nearly a mile of a 105-inch diameter interceptor. Construction was planned to take two-years and use up to four Continue reading December Dinner Meeting – 12/12
Holiday Happy Hour Thursday, December 5th from 6-8pm Spats Berkeley: 1974 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Drink vouchers will be provided to the first 30 people who RSVP and show up to the event by 6:30pm. At 6:30pm drink vouchers will be distributed to the other attendees. RSVP by Tuesday Continue reading Holiday Happy Hour – 12/5
CWEA’s SF Bay Section is looking for an enthusiastic and results oriented member to serve on the Board for the local section. A Board of Director position is a five year commitment from January 2020 to January 2025. Responsibilities will vary each year, and the position will progress from Secretary, Continue reading CWEA SFBS Board Elections
November Dinner Meeting | November 21, 2019 Topic: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: How Castro Valley San won CWEA’s 2018 award for Best Small Collection System The CVSan team will discuss how updated equipment, a transition to paperless work orders, execution of a robust safety program, and reductions in sewer Continue reading November Dinner Meeting – 11/21
Collection System Committee Workplace Safety Workshop November 13th, 2019 Location Antioch Community Center 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Registration: 7:30 am – 8:00 am Class: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Contact Hours: 5.5 Overview There is nothing more important to successful wastewater collection work than the safety, health, Continue reading Workplace Safety Workshop – 11/13
Plant Operations & Maintenance (O&M Committee) Presents A HANDS-ON SEMINAR Wednesday, November 6, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Registration & Coffee 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm: Hands-on Seminar at Delta Diablo 2500 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 756-1900 Registration is $50.00 (CWEA Members); $75 (Non-Members) Lunch and Refreshments Continue reading Hands-On Seminar – 11/6
October Dinner Meeting Topic: Causes and Lessons Learned from a Pyrophoric Iron Sulfide Fire at East Bay MUD Speaker: Edna Lehnert, Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, EBMUD Edna Lehnert is an EHS Specialist with EBMUD. Edna has 10 years of experience in geothermal drilling and the utilities industry, and she Continue reading October Dinner Meeting – 10/10
The CWEA Community Engagement and Outreach Committee is looking for three individuals who can speak on a panel at the Annual Conference, which will take place in Reno on March 31 to April 3. The panel discussion is entitled “Keep Cool in the Hot Seat by Being Prepared”. The panel Continue reading CWEA – AC20 Speakers Needed