Conference 2002

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Technical Sessions

Pre-conference sessions, Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• The Complete Guide to Water Storage Tanks
• Wastewater Collection Systems -- A to Z
• Keeping Your Computer Healthy

Pre-conference sessions, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Telemetry and SCADA for Today's Utility Systems
• RWD Bookkeepers and Office Managers Make the Difference
• Rural Water Leadership, 2002
• Municipal Leadership in The 21st Century
• GPS Mapping for Kansas Utilities

Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday, 10:45 a.m.
• Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
• Activated Sludge; Other Mechanical Wastewater Plants
• Instrumentation for Chlorine, pH and Turbidity Testing
• Requests for Qualifications and/or Proposals
• What's Ahead for Source Water Assessments
• Rural Water District Legal Issues
• Backflow Prevention for Fire Protection Systems
• Cathodic Protection for Cast and Ductile Iron Pipelines

Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
• The How-To's of Making a Difference
• Every Drop Counts: Outcomes of Water Conservation
• KAN STEP - Watch Us Grow -- and Build!
• Kansas Open Meetings and Open Records Act
• High-Density Polyethylene; Cost Alternatives?
• Math Refresher for Wastewater Operators
• Facts for Water Operators
• Activated Sludge; Other Mechanical Wastewater Plants

Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday, 2:45 p.m.
• Kansas Open Meetings and Open Records Act (repeat)
• Facts for Wastewater Operators (repeat)
• Automated Meter Reading Systems
• Troubleshooting Wastewater Lagoons (first hour)
• Techniques for Keeping Good Employees
• Math Refresher Course for Water Operators
• New GPS Mapping for Utility Systems in Kansas
• Americans With Disabilities Act Issues

Concurrent Sessions, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
• Pumping More Water with Less Energy
• Ten Best Ways to Attract and Retain Good Employees
• Proper Installation of Backflow Prevention Devices
• Water Rights Update
• Safeguarding Your Utility Systems Against Terrorism
• What is a Conflict of Interest?
• Impact of Upcoming Regulations on Water Systems
• Troubleshooting Wastewater Lagoons (second hour)

Concurrent Sessions, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
• Funding Options for Kansas Water and Wastewater Utilities
• Legal Issues for Cities and RWDs in Hiring and Firing
• Understanding Water Treatment Chemicals
• Exploring The World Wide Web
• Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Potential
• All About Fire Hydrants and Valves
• GASB-34 and Its Impact on Cities, RWDs, Other Agencies
• Is Fluoridation Right for Your Water System?

Concurrent Sessions, Thursday, 10:45 a.m.
• Getting Your City or RWD in Good Financial Shape
• Improving Your Fire Protection and Fire Insurance Ratings
• Ultra-Filtration for Potable Water
• Pipeline Maintenance Without Service Interruption
• Dig Safely in Kansas
• Eliminate Operator Error in Sampling Procedures
• GASB-34 And Its Impact On Your City or RWD (second hour)
• Fair Labor Standards Act -- Wage And Hour Topics