YP Connections - Water Environment Federation

PAGE 9YP CONNECTIONSEASTERN REGION YPS HOST MICROTUNNEL TOURBy Aditya RamamurthyThe Eastern Region Young Professionalsheld two construction exhibitsthis summer highlightinglarge scale wastewater utility workbeing performed by HRSD.Doug Groff P.E. of Kimley-Hornled tours of the 42” and 48” SouthTrunk Force Main constructioncurrently underway in highly urbanizedneighborhoods of Norfolk,VA. The challenges of working inthis older, residential area includeturn of the twentieth century gas andwater lines, large trees, and evenabandoned canals. Different methodsof trenchless technology are beingutilized to minimize the public impactat busy intersections and attendeeswere able to see these impressivetools in action while touringthe project site.Scott Funk P.E. of URS led a touralong the Jefferson Avenue GravityRehabilitation project in NewportNews, VA. This project primarilyinvolves cured-in-place lining technologyto rehab aging gravity sewersas large as 42” in diameter. The complexprocess of providing uninterruptedsewer service while at thesame time maintaining access to businessesand residences was evidentthroughout the exhibit.Attendees were able to see active ‘slip-lining’ equipment and view the extensivebypass operation which runs12 blocks down one of the busiestroads in the City.YPUPDATESSouth Trunk Microtunnel TourJefferson Ave Rehabilitation TourYP MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE 2 NDENGINEERING FESTIVALBy Sonali AmbreMembers of VWEA and AWWAVA Joint Young ProfessionalsThe second USA Science and EngineeringFestival was held at theCommittee presented at the WaterEnvironmental FederationConvention Center in Washington,booth titled – Sewer Science Program.In general, YP membersD.C. on April 28 th and 29 th . At thefestival there were more than 3,000explained to festival visitors howinteractive, fun exhibits from variousscience and engineering organi-the water drained from theirsinks, bathrooms etc. goes to azations with the goal of engagingwastewater treatment plant. Visitorsto the booth also receivedthe general public and generatingscientific excitement and awareness.information on the various treatmentprocesses used atLeft: Sewer Science Program'sEquipment - PrimarySettling Tank, AerationTank, ChemicalCoagulation Tank andGAC Filter, RhondaWhitney of Fairfax Countyin the backgroundUSA SCIENCE ANDwastewater treatment plants to treatwastewater prior to its discharge backinto the environment. Visitors werealso educated about the relevance ofpH in water chemistry and were providedwith an opportunity to determinethe pH of a few householdchemicals viz. ammonia, bleach, waterand soda. Children that visited thebooth and performed the pH testwere given a pH paper strip, as atakeaway, to test their home tap water.Visitors learning about pH prior totesting the sample liquids.Volunteers L to R: Sam Said, Kristina Twigg,Bob Forgione and Pavani Silaparasetty