Maine WasteWater Control Association
2010 Fall Convention
September 15-17, 2010
Point Lookout Resort & Conference Center
Northport, Maine
The Attendee Packet and Registration information for the
2010 MWWCA Fall Convention is
now available on this website. You can print and fax this to
626-5947 or mail it in. You should also be able to access the
brochure on the MWWCA website at
www.mwwca.org as well as the MMA website
http://www.memun.org/public/MMA/svc/training.htm.
Vendor information
is also available here.
Bangor High grad to vie for national prize
Rebecca
Ye will begin her college career in the fall at the Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis, but she’ll travel to
the Gateway City later this week.
Not for student orientation or class registration, though.
The recent Bangor High School graduate will go up against 49
others for the right to represent the United States in the
international Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. The U.S.
winner, to be decided on June 20, will travel later this year to
Stockholm, Sweden, to compete against other countries.
For More information........
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Maine Student to Represent U.S. in International Stockholm Junior
Water Prize Competition
Alexandria, Va. – Rebecca Ye of Bangor, Maine was named the U.S.
winner of the 2010 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) – the most
prestigious international competition for water-related research –
during a ceremony this weekend at the Sheraton City Center in St.
Louis, Mo.
More..........
Greater Augusta Utility District
Position Opening: Maintenance Foreman
The Greater Augusta Utility District is accepting applications for
a Maintenance Foreman to perform skilled journeyman-level work in
the maintenance and repair of the District’s water, wastewater,
collection, distribution, and treatment systems. Work involves the
inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of electrical and
mechanical equipment.
For more
information...
Basic WW Class in Augusta Sponsored by JETCC
This course provides thorough instruction in how to safely
and effectively operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant,
and is an excellent means of preparing for the Maine Wastewater
Operator 1 and 2 exam. Through a combination of classroom
presentations and tours of the treatment facilities, a wide
variety of topics will be covered, including the reasons why waste
must be treated, the roles and responsibilities of a treatment
plant operator, the use of safe practices and procedures, and the
equipment and processes used n wastewater facilities.
Complete course
information.
Eared Grebe Peaks Birders Interest at Sanford Sewerage District
The
Sanford Sewerage Treatment Facility is a well known location to
birders in Maine. It is viewed as a desirable and worthwhile stop
when in the area or as a destination when taking the field seeking
birds. At any given time many species of shorebirds, waterfowl and
perching birds can be found around the open ponds and surrounding
woodlands. Professional photographer and birder enthusiast Kirk
Rogers gives his days
account of seeking
out the Eared Grebe at the Sanford Treatment Facility.........
Position Announcement
Brunswick Sewer District, Brunswick, Maine
Title: Assistant General Manager
The Brunswick Sewer District is seeking a dynamic
individual for the position of Assistant General Manager. More
information on this position opening can be found in the
employment section
of this website.
Tools To Combat the Flushable Wipes Issue
The Pretreatment Committee of the Maine Wastewater Control
Association has been diligently at work combating the
flushable wipes disposal problem here in Maine. To help operators
prevent the improper disposal of these and other non-flushable
products this
sample letter has been developed to help with media
communications for your utility.
Maine WasteWater Control Association
Releases Helpful Guidelines for Hosting an Open House at your
Facility
As a result of a strategic planning session in 2009, the MWWCA has
developed guidelines and helpful tips at hosting an open house at
your wastewater treatment facility. We encourage wastewater
environmentalists to
host an open host at you facility and then tell us about it! To learn more about this
important aspect of educating your ratepayers and the public on
what we all do to protect our precious environment
hear more from
current Association President Andre Brousseau by checking this
link.
Mark Your Calendar!
Maine WasteWater Control Association is proud to announce their
2010 TRAINING EVENTS!
Educational Sessions – Keynote Speakers – Meet & Greets
Business Meeting Award Presentations – Networking – Operator
Credits
Exhibitor Opportunities and the Annual Golf Tournament are held
during the Fall Convention.
Please contact the Affiliate Office at 1-800-452-8786 to register
or with any questions you may have.
Exhibitor Information Packets for the Fall Convention will be
available in June 2010.
To
view the whole calendar check this link.
