OC EWRI Technical Tour of the OCWD GWRS and Final Expansion
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| Calendar | OC YMF |
|---|---|
| Location | Orange County Water District18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 |
| Date | Friday, October 20, 2017 at 10:30am - 1:00pm |
| Duration | 2 hours, 30 minutes |
| Details | SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER SOON Technical Tour: The World's Largest Water Purification System for Indirect Potable Use - Orange County Water District Ground Water Replenishment System Speakers: Michael R. Markus, P.E., D.WRE, BCEE, F.ASCE General Manager Orange County Water District Michael (Mike) R. Markus is the General Manager of the Orange County Water District. With more than 36 years of experience, Mike is well known for his expertise in large project implementation and water resource management. During his 26-year career at the District, Mike was responsible for managing the implementation of the $480 million Groundwater Replenishment System program. This program included a $35 million design effort and the construction of seven individual projects, which amounted to approximately $400 million. The largest of the projects was the $300 million, 70 million gallons per day, Advanced Water Purification Facility. This project is the largest planned indirect potable reuse project in the world and has won many awards including the 2008 Stockholm Industry Water Award, 2009 ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, 2014 U.S. Water Prize and the 2014 Lee Kuan Yew Prize. Mike currently serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Water Resource Engineers, the California Section of the WateReuse Association and the WateReuse Research Foundation. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a Master of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Southern California. He is also a registered civil engineer in the state of California. Synopsis: All attendees must war flat, sturdy, closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes. Please review the safety guidelines before the event HERE. Orange County Water District (OCWD) manages three of Southern California’s greatest water supplies: the Santa Ana River, the Orange County Groundwater Basin and the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). OCWD ensures a reliable supply of high quality water for 2.4 million residents in north and central Orange County, while protecting environmental habitats and natural resources. GWRS is the world's largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse. The system takes highly treated wastewater that would have previously been discharged into the Pacific Ocean and purifies it using a three-step advanced treatment process consisting of microfiltration, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light with hydrogen peroxide. The process produces high-quality water that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. The GWRS came online in 2008 and completed an initial expansion in 2015. OCWD is currently designing the final expansion of the GWRS to bring its treatment capacity up to 130 million gallons per day. Time: Lunch and Technical Presentation Start @ 11:30 am; Technical Tour Starts @ 12:15 pm ; Program ends @ 2:00 pm Location: Orange County Water District, 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Cost: $45 at the door, $35 advanced payment by mail, PayPal or credit card, $40 registered but pay at the door, Students $15 at the door with school ID For PayPal payment, please send payment to: HHTG_OC@yahoo.com Mail checks payable to "ASCE HHTG" and RSVP to: Jenny Robinet, EWRI Treasurer 17520 Newhope Street, Suite 200, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Confirm: Call (714) 481-7238, or e-mail to: asceocewri@gmail.com |
| Repeats? | No |