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.

2026 FWEA Wastewater Process Seminar

14th Annual Seminar

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET (Registration opens at 7:30 AM)
Location: UF J. Wayne Reitz Union – Grand Ballroom, 686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611




Committee Leadership

Chair
Kevin Ledbetter
SJCUD
kledbetter@sjcfl.us

Treasurer
Noah Wentzel
CDM Smith
wentzelnt@cdmsmith.com

Administrator
TJ Price
Mott MacDonald
Thomas.price@mottmac.com

Marketing/Events Coordinator
Lauren Pradella
HDR
lauren.pradella@hdrinc.com

Past Chair
Lindsey Tracey
CDM Smith
traceylm@cdmsmith.com

PCOC Liaison
Zachary Loeb
Clay County Utility
zloeb@clayutility.org

Student and Young Professional Liaison
John Cabrera
CDM Smith
cabrerajf@cdmsmith.com

Utility Liaison
Claes Westring
Mott MacDonald
claes.westring@mottmac.com



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