OWWA UofT

Unfortunately, our seminar scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28th, 2012, has been cancelled and will have to be rescheduled to a later time. The speaker is injured and is unable to make it. Furthermore, she was unable to find an alternative speaker for the event.

Sorry for the inconvenience and stay tuned for the updated time and location of the event.

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Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Speaker: Ella Murphy – Project Manager, CH2M HILL

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This will be our first seminar for 2012 – 2013!

Join us for an informative session as we look at the need for water reuse, reuse technologies and applications; public, environmental and regulatory concerns related to water reuse, and planning for reuse initiatives.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: GB202 (2nd  Floor, Galbraith Building)

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In commemoration of World Water Day 2012, join us for the screening of the documentary “GasLand” followed by a Panel Discussion.

The movie and the panel discussion will explore the issues associated with the on-land drilling for natural gas, and the associated impacts to groundwater supplies, human health and the environment.

!!! Dinner will be provided !!!

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Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: GB217 (Galbraith Building)

Speaker: Samentia Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Black Creek Community Health Centre

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Understanding your strengths, abilities and unique qualitiies, and knowing how to develop and enhance these characteristics are important for your professional development.

Learn how to identify your personal qualities and abilities that will enhance your career success.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Friday, March 09, 2012

Time: 12 noon – 1pm

Location: BA1240 (Bahen Building)

Speaker: Lisa Mattam, Managing Principal – The Mattam Group

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Mastering the art of networking is important for continuous learning, career advancement and professional success.

Join us as we explore ways and tools for building  and maintaining your personal network.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: GB117

Speakers: Laura Mitchell and Peter Shewchenko, Toastmasters International.

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You are invited to attend our first Professional Development Workshop for the semester.

Join us for an interactive session where you will learn the importance of and techniques for communicating your thoughts and ideas in an effective manner to impact others and make a lasting impression.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Location: GB217

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Membrane water treatment technology is constantly improving. The development of new membrane systems for customized applications is expanding the options to meet specialized needs. This webcast presents the results of comparison studies that assess the performance of ceramic and nano-fiber membranes. Pilot studies and cost analyses demonstrate the factors that influence decisions regarding the selection of ceramic or polymeric MF/UF membranes. Also, electro-spun nano-fiber membranes (ENMs) and their applications in water treatment will be introduced.

 Learning Objectives

• Compare the operational performance of ceramic vs. polymeric membranes.
• Discuss innovative applications of ceramic and polymeric membranes within existing water treatment plants.
• Identify cost-competitive situations between ceramic membranes and polymeric membranes.
• Introduce the enhanced characteristics of electro-spun nano-fiber membranes.

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Date: Friday, November 11, 2011

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: GB303 (3rd Floor, Galbraith Building

Speaker: Hershel Guttman, Senior Environmental Engineer, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited.

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This seminar will provide an overview of the water industry and water treatment.  It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the different roles that engineers play within the industry and the opportunities that are available.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Location: GB217

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Virtually all treatment plants that do not disinfect prior to filtration are employing biofiltration.  Optimizing this process can give enhanced treatment results.  This webcast describes methods to take advantage of biofiltration to improve water quality and reduce treatment costs.  Examples of treatment plants employing biofiltration illustrate the benefits from this effective treatment process.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the characteristics of biofiltration and the factors that influence process performance.
• Identify specific methods that can enhance hydraulics and contaminant removal.
• Discuss the operation of a membrane softening process that is coupled with biofiltration to gain the advantages of both

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Date: Friday, September 30, 2011

Time: 12 noon – 1 pm

Location: GB303

Speaker: Tom Moulton, Past President – OWWA

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You are invited to attend our first seminar for the academic year 2011 – 2012!

This is an opportunity to learn more about the Chapter and our activities, ways you can get involved; and also obtain information on our parent group –  the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) and the Young Professionals.  The seminar will highlight how you will benefit as a student and when transitioning to the professional working world.

!!! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED !!!

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Date: September 21, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Location: GB217

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Water systems are not immune from the effects of periodic drought conditions. Either short- or long-term water shortages can be mitigated by proper planning.

This webcast describes how water utilities can effectively respond to drought conditions. Presenters discuss the main elements of a successful drought management plan. Several examples of the effective execution of utility drought response plans are also presented.

Learning Objectives

• Design drought responses that work and avoid commonly experienced pitfalls!
• Formulate drought response plans that integrate into utility operations seamlessly.
• Develop drought rates that encourage conservation without added expense to the utility.

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