2023 Seminar Schedule

2023 Seminar Schedule

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Sunday, April 2
2:00 – 4:00 pm MPWWA Executive Meeting
7:00 – 9:00 pm Registration
7:00 – 10:00 pm Meet and Greet
Monday, April 3
7:30 – 9:00 am Registration
8:30 – 9:00 am Official Opening
9:00 – 10:00 am MPWWA and COVID 19 Pandemic
10:00 am – 4:30 pm Charity Auction
10:00 – 10:30 am Health Break
10:30 – 12:00 pm Panel Discussion (PPRS and how it can impact you)
12:00 – 1:00 pm Registration
12:00 – 4:30 pm Tradeshow
4:30 – 9:00 pm Dinner on your own
Tuesday, April 4
8:00 – 9:30 am Annual MPWWA General Breakfast Meeting
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Charity Auction
9:30 – 10:30 am   
Pick 1 of 3
ABC
  • Advancement of Top Bolt integral Restraint Connections, Repair the Past Connect the Future - Mueller – Jeff Jensen
  • PC Pump in Wastewater Applications – Seepex progressive Cavity Pumps – Norm Zombor
  • Navigating a Challenging Future by Implementing Asset Management Strategies for Existing and New Iron Pipes – DIPRA – Sam Ghosn
10:30 – 10:45am Health Break
10:45 – 11:55 am
Pick 1 of 3
DEF
  • Adventures Under the Cataraqui River: River Crossing Pipeline Inspection in Kingston, Ontario and Divers? What do you mean I need Divers in Cornwall ON? – Xylem – William Jappy
  • Importance of Accurate Water Level Monitoring for Operators – Omnitech – Ryan Lanigan
  • How Uncirculated Water in Distribution System Dead Ends Can Pose a Health Threat to Consumers     - Atlantic Waterworks – Greg Eisnor
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
12:00 – 1:00 pm Executive Meeting/Election of officers
12:30 – 4:00 pm
  • RWL -Tour of a wash water treatment process. RWL is a local company in the New Annan area that has a facility that washes and grades potatoes for producers that are going to processing facilities. They eliminate the chances of lower grades being received by producers. They also are certified by CFIA to wash potatoes that may have viruses on them that could prevent their use in processing. The wash water then undergoes onsite treatment to deactivate the viruses.
  • Tour - Cavendish Farms Updated 2023-03-16
6:00 – 7:00 pm Reception
7:00 – 10:30 pm Banquet & Entertainment
Wednesday, April 5  
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Pick 1 of 3
GHI
  • Water Distribution Maintenance (General overall summary of what should be done for Hyds, Valves, UDF, Leak Detection, Water Meters) – Scotia Tech – Tom Cameron
  • Understanding Control Schematics – “Knowing what you’re looking at” – Marcel Belanger
  • Federal government model and their takeover of water and wastewater systems in first nation's community's     - AFNWA – Carl Yates
9:30 – 10:00 am Health Break
10:05 – 11:00 am
Pick 1 of 3
JKL
  • Comprendre les Schémas de Contrôle - "Savoir ce que vous regardez" – Marcel Belanger (French)
  • What we learned about PEI Municipalities ground water (GUDI and MPA testing conclusions) - PEI Dept. of Environment – Ben Lanigan
  • Charlottetown WWTF – A Regional Approach to Wastewater     Treatment – CBCL – Mike Abbott
11:00 – 11:30 am Checkout
11:30 – 1:00 pm Stay-til-the-end-luncheon

 

Companion  Program

 

Sunday April 2
7:00 – 9:00 am Registration
7:00 – 10:00 am Meet and Greet
Monday April 3
9:45 am    Meet in Delta lobby
10:00 am – 4:30 pm Charity Auction
10:00 am Leonhard brunch
12:00-4:00 pm    Scenic bus ride and wine tour Rossignol Estates Winery
Tuesday April 4
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Charity Auction
10:00 am Ghost tour (walking approx. 1-1.5hrs around downtown Charlottetown)
12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch on own
12:30-4:00 pm Tailored Beauty Makeup Artist (ask front deck for details)
6:00 – 7:00 pm Reception
7:00 – 10:30 pm Banquet & Entertainment   
Wednesday, April 5
11:00 – 11:30 am Checkout
11:30 – 1:00 pm Stay-til-the-end-luncheon