Morning Session
R2E2: How a Biosolids Project Ignited the Transformation of a Utility
Tom Sigmund, New Water (Green Bay)
Biosolids Regulatory Update
Justin Curtis, AquaLaw
Advancing Resource Recovery from Biosolids & Biosolids as a Resource
Christine Radke, WE&RF
Planning for Sustainable Resource Recovery Programs
Panel Discussion Participants:
John Dano, HRSD
Sharon Foley, Harrisonburg Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority
Mike McGrath, Fairfax County
Mary Strawn, Arlington County
SESSION A: NOT JUST FOR FERTILIZER (Alternative Uses of Biosolids)
Biosolids Dryer Technologies, Product Types & Market Value
Todd Williams, CH2M
How the City of Lebanon, Tennessee Implemented Gasification for Biosolids Disposal and Power Generation
Matt Vanhorne, Hazen and Sawyer
Thermal Conversion to Energy and Biochar Provides a Secure, Long-Lasting Biosolids Management Solution
Steve Wirtel, Kore Infrastructure
Upgrading Atlantic Treatment Plant’s Digestion System for Thermal Hydrolysis Adds Flexibility & Longevity to HRSD Biosolids Management
Chris Wilson, HRSD
Biosolids Composting Produces a Marketable Product
Doug Crooks, Spotsylvania County
SESSION B: MINING FOR BLACK GOLD (Nutrient & Energy Recovery)
Renewable Biosolids Success Story for Energy & Resource Recovery
Jesse Moffett, Frederick/Winchester Service Authority
Power or Fuel: Renewable Natural Gas a Feasible Alternative
Trung Le, Greeley and Hansen
Kenosha’s Energy Optimized Resource Recovery System
Joe Hughes, Centrisys
City of Raleigh’s Bioenergy Recovery Project & Sidestream Treatment
Erika Bailey, City of Raleigh
Applying Extractive Nutrient Recovery for Managing Phosphorus in Sidestreams & Biosolids
Ron Latimer, Hazen and Sawyer
SESSION C: MAKING YOUR GOOD, BETTER! (Process Optimization)
Analysis of Operational & Capital Improvements for Dewatering Operation: A Holistic Utility-wide Viewpoint
Liam Cavanaugh, Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
Lessons Learned: FOG Receiving, Pretreatment & Anaerobic Codigestion at Derry Township Municipal Authority
Wayne Schutz, Derry Township Municipal Authority
Rethinking Anaerobic Digestion to Complement 21st Century Driver
Dr. Bill Barber, Cambi
Constellation Change: How Nutrient Removal, Resource Recovery & Energy Neutrality Move Solids Treatment to the Center of Treatment Universe
Mario Benisch, HDR
Digester Overflows: Causes, A Case Study, and Control Measures
Timothy Shea, WEF Fellow