Wastewater Process Committee

Wastewater Process Committee:

The mission of the FWEA Wastewater Process Committee is to support the FWEA mission in the areas of wastewater process design and operations. This shall include educating the Florida public on the environmental engineering principles and operating methods employed to achieve a clean water environment; developing wastewater design and operations professionals through technical seminars, workshops; the presentation of technical papers at the FWRC, WEFTEC and other conferences: publication of technical papers in technical journals including the FWRJ; and supporting the FWEA Utility Council in promoting the application of sound scientific principles to environmental regulation.

The Committee’s goals are to:

  • Promote environmental health and safety in the State of Florida.
  • Educate students, stakeholders and the general public about wastewater process through engaging the public and secondary education involvement.
  • Promote sound public policy.
  • Educate the public about the environmental profession, specifically in relation to wastewater treatment.

2025 FWEA Wastewater Process Seminar

13th Annual Seminar

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Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET (Registration opens at 7:30 AM)
Location: Brannon Center, 105 South Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Keynote Speaker

Ryan Smart, Executive Director, Florida Springs Council

Breakfast & coffee provided

Agenda & Presentations

  • 8:10 AM – Alternative Electron Donors for Denitrification: Effect on Denitrification Rate, O&M, Cost & THM Formation
    Dr. Samir Mathur (CDM Smith), Dr. Viraj deSilva (Freese & Nichols), Sheryl Parsons (Mead & Hunt), Laura Jacobs Donaldson (Manson Bolves Donaldson Tanner)
  • 8:40 AM – Doing More With Less: Densified Activated Sludge vs. Aerobic Granular Sludge Systems
    Matthew Astorino (City of Cape Coral), Patrick Murphy (City of Plant City), Josh Williams (JEA), Bobby Dick (Lee County Utilities)
  • 9:10 AM – PFAS Panel
    Dr. Sarina Ergas (USF), Ryan Smart (Florida Springs Council)
  • 10:20 AM – The Evolution of the Orlando Wetlands as a Natural Wastewater Treatment Solution
    Jo Ann Jackson (B&V) & Mark Sees (City of Orlando)
  • 10:50 AM – From Wastewater to Worthy Water: Advanced Technologies Driving Reuse Innovation
    Raj Chavan & Murthy Kasi (Ardurra)
  • 11:20 AM – Florida’s First Full-Scale Potable Reuse Facility – Sneak Peek
    Ryan Popko (JEA)
  • 12:05 PM – Keynote Address – Ryan Smart, Florida Springs Council
  • 1:35 PM – Utility Panel: Managing Plant Operations to Optimize Effluent Reuse
    Anthony Leporatti (City of Ft. Lauderdale), Isaac Holowell (CDM Smith)
  • 2:20 PM – Alternative Delivery Benefits & Funding for TMDL Compliance and Capacity Expansion
    Brad Blais & Matt Guzinski (Mead & Hunt), Adam Bergdahl (Wharton-Smith), Jim Ailes (City of DeLand)
  • 2:50 PM – St. Pete Agile Resilience: Fast-Track Implementation of Resiliency Measures
    Ivy Drexler, Diana Smillova & John Palenchar (City of St. Petersburg)
  • 3:20 PM – Project Design & Completion in Disadvantaged Areas
    Cale Madden (Mott MacDonald)
  • 3:50 PM – Closing Remarks
    Micah Blate & Alexandra Fisher (Hazen & Sawyer)

Networking Event

Wednesday, November 5 • 6:00 PM
New Smyrna Beach Brewing
143 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Ticket Prices

TypeEarlyLate*
Members$150$175
Licensed Operators$75$100
Non-Members$200$225
Speakers$100$125
Students$25$25

*Late rates apply to registrations and payments received after October 20, 2025.

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Standard – $350
  • Booth – $600 (includes one attendee; only 10 booths available)

A portion of seminar proceeds will benefit the Marine Discovery Center, a local steward of the Indian River Lagoon.

Questions? Contact the FWEA Wastewater Process Committee
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Wastewater Process Committee Sponsors

Committee Leadership

Chair
Lindsey Tracey
CDM Smith
com.wastewaterprocess.chair@fwea.org
traceylm@cdmsmith.com

Vice Chair
Krishna Cole (KC)
CDM Smith
com.wastewaterprocess.chair@fwea.org
colekc@cdmsmith.com

Treasurer
Kevin Ledbetter
SJCUD
com.wastewaterprocess.treasurer@fwea.org
kledbetter@sjcfl.us



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