Agenda
Planning is underway for the 2024 Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference. This year's event will be held in-person at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Join us January 9-10, 2024.
Exhibits will be open on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
EGLE Septage Program staff will be available on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 and Wednesday, January 10, 2024 for one-on-one discussions. Sign-up for 30-minute segments will be available at the onsite registration desk. This availability is subject to change and the final schedule will be available onsite.
Attendees have the ability to earn up to 11 CSE credit hours by attending the conference.
Draft Agenda
Agenda is subject to change.
January 9, 2024 |
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| 7:45 a.m. | Onsite Registration | ||||
| 8:30a.m. | Welcome from MOWC, MOWRA, MEHA | ||||
| 9:00 a.m. | Inspecting and Troubleshooting Soil Treatment Systems - Sara Heger, University of Minnesota | ||||
| 10:00 a.m. | Michigan Saves Septic Loan Program - Todd Parker and Patrick O'Boyle, Michigan Saves | ||||
| 11:00 a.m. | Break | ||||
| 11:15 a.m. | Update on NOWRA Activities - Sara Heger, University of Minnesota | ||||
| 11:35 a.m. | Break in Exhibit Hall | ||||
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking (Provided) | ||||
| TRACK 1 | TRACK 2 | TRACK 3 | |||
| 1:00 p.m. | Case Study of an Elementary School Jason Buck, Kent County Health Department and Regina Young, EGLE |
EGLE Inspections: What are We Looking For Greg Merricle, EGLE |
Vacation Rental Properties and Septic Systems Sara Heger, University of Minnesota |
Exhibits Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
EGLE One-on-One Septage Program (30-minute segments - sign up onsite) |
| 2:00 p.m. | Case Study for Narrow Trenches Larry Stephens, Stephens Consulting |
Septage Program Question & Answer Session Greg Merricle, EGLE |
Program Minimum Standards for the Septic Replacement Loan Program Dave Cotton and Anne Mitchell, EGLE |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Separation Distances After Advanced Pretreatment |
Federal motor Carrier Safety Regulations Part 382 Dolores Thomas, Michigan Center for Truck Safety |
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| 4:00 p.m. | Social Hour in Exhibit Hall | ||||
| 5:30 p.m. | Day 1 Program Concludes | ||||
January 10, 2024 |
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| 7:45 a.m. | Onsite Registration | ||||
| TRACK 1 | TRACK 2 | TRACK 3 | |||
| 8:00 a.m. | Low Pressure Distribution: Application, Pipe Network Design, Pump Sizing, Installation Practices and Maintenance Ron Lindsay, Milan Engineered Systems |
Is This The Time to Sell Your Business? During Uncertain Times Curtis Kuttnauer and Fred Manuel, Golden Circle Advisors |
Design, Application, O&M Requirements of Advanced Treatment Systems Manufacturer Session Eric Daniels, Eljen; Matt Johnson, Infiltrator Water Technologies; Catherine Kirkland, Orenco; and Geoffrey Williams, Consultant and Blog Host |
Exhibits Open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
EGLE One-on-One Septage Program (30-minute segments - sign up onsite) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Case Study of a Mobile Home Community Kevin Green, Calhoun County Public Health Department; and Jeremy Rubio and Regina Young, EGLE |
Insurance Coverage for Septic Tank Damages Randy Redmer, Michigan Waste and Environmental Services |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Break in Exhibit Hall | ||||
| 10:30 a.m. | CMDHD Time-of Transfer Program: History, Outcomes, and Challenges Taylor Irwin, Central Michigan District Health Department |
Groundwater Discharge Permits for Septage Receiving Facilities Kristine Rendon and Greg Merricle, EGLE |
Treatment of High Strength Wastewater from Food Processing: Craft Beverage and Meat Processing Carley Allison and Greg Rouland, MSU |
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| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch and Networking (Provided) | ||||
| 12:30 p.m. | Soils Fundamentals & Logging Marisa Faraldo, Jeffrey Ross and Rob Wolfe, EGLE |
Part 41 Presentation | Local Health Department Panel Alternative Wastewater Programs Dave Cotton - EGLE and LHD Panel |
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| 1:30 p.m. | Basics of Surveying Joel East, Wightman |
Soils Lab Marisa Faraldo, Jeffrey Ross and Rob Wolfe, EGLE Pre-registration Required |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Last Break in Exhibit Hall | ||||
| 3:00 p.m. | Part 22 Exemptions Kristine Rendon and Yvonne Alexander, EGLE |
Soils Lab |
MOWRA An Organization of Onsite Wastewater Professionals and the Three W's Who, Why, and What |
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| 4:00 p.m. | Day 2 Program Concludes | ||||
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