Conference Program - WateReuse Association

WATER REUSE &DESALINATIONBRIGHT AS THE FLORIDA SUNMonday Schedule of Events (Continued)2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Technical SessionsA-2: Seawater Desalination (Rooms 8–10)At this session knowledgeable speakers will be presentingresearch on the feasibility, benefits, technology, and treatmentmethods of ocean-water desalination as well as the implementationof their methodology. Speakers will report on theeconomic feasibility of co-locating treatment facilities withelectrical power plants, regulatory obstacles, environmentaland aquatic ecology concerns related to discharge, reliability,sustainability, political support, and social acceptance.B-2: Disinfection (Salons I&J)One of the emerging issues that faces the water reuseindustry is the determination of an effective and economicmethod to disinfect reclaimed and recycled waters.This session explores a variety of techniques andapproaches to provide a high level of disinfection whilemeeting the limits of Disinfection By Products in thetreated waters. This session uses operational experiences,case studies and research approaches to explore a varietyof disinfection alternatives including Chlorine Dioxide,Hydrogen Peroxide, Ozone and Ultraviolet used individuallyor used in various combinations. Additionally, thissession presents disinfection alternatives and techniquesfor the proper treatment and detection of microconstituents.The complexity of this subject is furtherappreciated using a customized approach that is based onthe premise that a single disinfection methodology is veryrarely applicable. This session also addresses the need foruser flexibility of multiple effluent qualities and uses froma water reuse facility and the corresponding challenge ofthe decision process for disinfection.C-2: Health Effects (Salons G&H)The first, last, and biggest concern of the public withreclaimed water is: “Is it safe?” What are the health risksand health effects? More and more, the public is apprehensiveabout the presence and effects of endocrine disruptingcompounds, pharmaceuticals and now, nanomaterials inreclaimed water. This session covers several key concerns:what compounds cause concern, lab detection at extremelylow levels, methods for screening health risks, and translatinghealth concerns and risks into projects.D-2: Reuse and the Environment (Salon F)Controversial is the best word to describe the perception ofthe relationship between water reuse and the environment.In this session, you will hear about benefits and detrimentsto the environment as a result of implementing waterreuse. From these topics, attendees will gain useful informationabout environmental challenges, impacts, andbenefits to consider with regard to the practice of waterreuse, and will learn what measures have been taken toincrease the benefits and mitigate environmental risk associatedwith water reuse. Related subjects include sourcewater protection, maintenance of groundwater quality,wetlands issues, treatment considerations, master planning,and surface and ground water augmentation.3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break withExhibitors (Salons A–E)6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. President’s Reception atthe Florida AquariumPlease join us Monday night for the President’s Reception atthe Florida Aquarium and see why it’s among the topaquariums in the world. The Aquarium features more than10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida andbeyond. Come explore and enjoy hors d’euvres and drinkswhile wondering through the Aquarium and mingling withfriends and colleagues. The reception will also feature astrolling guitar player and a cigar rolling station where youcan purchase your very own WateReuse hand rolled cigar.The Florida Aquarium is located just a few blocks fromthe Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and you can eitherwalk or take the Streetcar:Walking Directions (10 minutes): take a right out of themain lobby of the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel ontoSaint Pete Times Forum Drive. Continue walking untilyou hit Channelside Drive and take another right. TheAquarium is located at 701 Channelside Drive.Streetcar Directions: take a left out of the main lobby ofthe Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel onto Saint PeteTimes Forum Drive. At the corner of Saint Pete TimesForum Drive and S. Harbour Island Blvd, you will see theSouthern Transportation Plaza across the street. TheStreetcar runs every 15-20 minutes from the TransportationPlaza at a cost of $2.00 for a one way ticket. Take theStreetcar to the Cumberland Avenue Station, located rightnext to the Florida Aquarium.26