Tennessee Water and Wastewater Association

09/10/2026

TWWA Meeting Agenda for 09.16.26 at Blountville Utilities
3010 Highway 126, Blountville, TN 37617
Please RSVP to attend at [email protected],
INCLUDES Lunch
8am – 12 pm (4 hours CEU’s)
7:30 am to 8:00 am - Sign in
8:00 am to 9:00 am - Technical Presentation by Jackson Brownfield with SOS
Description: Miox and its performance advantages over bleach, gas, and UV, as well as its financial advantages for the owner.
9:00 am – 9:15 am - Break
9:15 am to 10:15 am – Technical Presentation by David Brown with Performance Contracting (PCI)
Description: Vacuum Truck Services, Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Evaluation Surverys
10:15 am to 10:30 am –Break
10:30 – 11:30 - Technical Presentation by James McGivern & Mark Magda with EcoTech
Description:
* Water Loss Reduction
• Changing Mindset
• NRW (Non-Revenue Water) Real Losses
• Principal Leakage Reduction Measures
• Break Frequencies – pipe break reduction
• Financial Impacts and Advantages pf Pressure Management
• Acoustic Leak Detection Strategies
• DMS’s District Metered Areas
• SMART Domestic Water Meters
• Importance of meters – NRW as it applies to flushing programs – water quality
• Conclusions Question and Answer
11:30 am to 12:30 am – Everyone enjoy lunch while we go over the business meeting
Business Meeting Includes:
Updates from TN 811 by Dean Anderson
New Business
Old Business
Pellissippi State Water and Wastewater Program Information by Dina Gouge
Door prizes provided by TWWA and associate members

12:30 TWWA Upper East Meeting Dismissed
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4 CEU credits will be given for water and wastewater treatment
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We would like to encourage any associate members to bring a door prize for the Utility and Government attendees.
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Please thank our sponsors for the day, Blountville Utilities, EcoTech, SOS and Performance Contracting (PCI) for sponsoring the meeting. Thank you to all attendees!

TWWA Upper East Committee Member Contact Information
Chair – David Gilliam, P.E, Newport Utilities, [email protected], (423) 532-3548
Co-Chair – Tana Benson, Dandridge Water Management Facility, [email protected], (865)-397-3696
Secretary – Dina Gouge, Southeastern Tank, [email protected], (865)-599-9201

2026 TWWA Upper East Dates – Please add these to your calendar
11/18/26 – Jefferson City Library

09/10/2026

Round table discussion on new operators, how to get and keep them.

09/10/2026

Great crowd in Cleveland, TN!
Lower East Meeting at Cleveland Utilities. 55 in attendance.

08/31/2026

LAST CHANCE FOR FREE HOURS BEFORE END OF TRAINING YEAR

TWWA Meeting Agenda on 09/10/26
at Cleveland Utilities
1617 Guthrie Ave, Cleveland TN
Tom Wheeler Training Center Building
Park across the street in the main parking lot
Includes catered lunch, PLEASE RSVP at [email protected]
8 am – 12:00 pm (6 hours CEU’s)
Any certification
7:30 – 8:00 - Registration
8:00 – 9:00 – Technical Presentation by Steven Presley
Description: Sewer System Truck Demonstration

Bio: Steven Presley currently serves as the Wastewater CCTV Foreman at Cleveland Utilities, where he has worked since May 2016. In this role, he leads a wastewater CCTV crew with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and system reliability. I oversee the capture and assessment of CCTV footage for sewer lines, identifying defects that could
impact the collection system. I also coordinate directly with engineers and inspect new construction projects to ensure sewer line labeling and mapping are correctly maintained through Esri and ArcGIS Collector applications. Steven holds Collections 2 and Distribution 2 certifications, along with a Neptune Large Meter certification.
9:00 – 9:15 – Break
9:15 – 10:15 – Technical Presentation by Gerald Elliot
Description: Cross Connection Presentation
Bio: Gerald Elliot, Cross Connection Coordinator, (longest title, smallest pay). Gerald is a Certified Water Plant operator, Distribution and Collections operator. He has been with Cleveland Utilities since 1982. Gerald is also the Supervisor for the Water Plant, collections and distribution systems in Benton Tn.
10:15 – 10:30 – Break
10:30 – 11:30 – Technical Presentation by Justin Hardin
Description: New Operator Round Table Discussion
Bio: Justin Hardin, first-time father to a newborn baby boy. He is a water treatment operator for Cleveland Utilities Authority since May of 2023 and received his Grade IV water treatment license in May of 2025. He has a science associate from Cleveland State Community College, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Water Resource Management from Florida Gateway College. He is currently in Cleveland Utilities second cohort for their leadership academy. Justin plans to be part of the leadership team for the next generation of CUA employees.
11:30 – 12:00 TWWA Business meeting starts
Updates by TN 811 by Dean Anderson
Updates by USDA by Kirk Morris
Pellissippi State Presentation by Dina Gouge
Old Business: TWWA Website, Awards,
New Business: Future TWWA meet dates, locations
Door prizes provided by Associate members
Certification Board updates / testing by Craig Brymer ?
Lunch Blessing given prior to serving and eating lunch

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch provided to all attendees

1:00 – 2:00 Tour of Cleveland Utilities

A fun Time had by ALL!
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6 CEU credits will be given for water and wastewater treatment
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We would like to encourage any associate members to bring a door prize for the Utility and Government attendees.
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Please thank our sponsors for the day, Cleveland Utilities and TWWA.
Thank you to all attendees!

TWWA Lower East Committee Member Contact Information
Chair – Glenn Fraley, Chair, Dayton Sewer, [email protected], 423-618-2017
Co-Chair – Nick Galloway, Co Chair, TRDA, [email protected], 423-836-6381
Secretary – Dina Gouge, Southeastern Tank, [email protected], (865)-599-9201

RSVP now at [email protected]
2026 Meeting dates and locations
11.19.26 – Dayton Sewer Plant

06/11/2026

TWWA West Section Meeting Agenda for 6.25.26
at Lexington Utilities
180 Maple St., Lexington, TN 38351
Please RSVP to attend [email protected], INCLUDES Lunch
11 am – 2:30 pm (1 hours CEU - Collection)

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Sign in & Lunch

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Technical Presentation by Justin Taute - Nexgen Coating Resources, Inc.
Description: Factors that Contribute to a Successful Manhole Lining Project

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Tour of Lexington Utilities Water Treatment Plant

Please thank our sponsors for the day, Lexington Utilities and Nexgen Coating Resources, Inc. Thank you to all attendees!

TWWA West Section Committee Member Contact Information
Chair – Joe Waldrup, Milan Public Utilities Authority, [email protected] , (731) 686-1321
Co-Chair – Eddie O’Neill, P.E., Jackson Energy Authority, [email protected] , (731) 422-7214
Secretary – Kirk Arment, P.E. Jackson Energy Authority, [email protected] , (731) 422-7434

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06/04/2026

Great meeting at Smyrna Water Plant. For the Middle Section. Thank you Southeastern Tank for our speakers. 50 +I attendance!

05/07/2026

Lower East Meeting today, hoisted by Alcoa Utilites

04/27/2026

TWWA Meeting Agenda on 05/07/26 at Alcoa Utilities
725 Universal Street, Alcoa, TN
Includes catered lunch, PLEASE RSVP at [email protected]
8 am – 12:00 pm (6 hours CEU’s)
Any certification

7:30 – 8:00 - Registration
8:00 – 9:00 – Technical Presentation by Kenny Wiggins and Shane Snoderly
Description: Investigation, Evaluation, and Implementation of Repairs & Improvements to 55-yr Old Raw Water Intake – City of Alcoa, TN

9:00 – 9:15 – Break
9:15 – 10:15 – Technical Presentation by Brett Bolton and John Holder with Brenntag
Description: Chlorine handling followed by a brief demonstration of emergency kits

10:15 – 10:30 – Break
10:30 – 11:30 – Technical Presentation by Jon Brummett with Bio Chem

11:30 – TWWA Business meeting starts
Updates by TN 811 by Dean Anderson
Updates by USDA by Kirk Morris
Pellissippi State Presentation by Nick Galloway
Old Business: TWWA Website, Awards, Nomination for Rep on Certification Board
New Business: Future TWWA meeting dates, locations and golf tournament
Door prizes provided by
Certification Board updates

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch provided to all attendees

1:00 – 3:00 Tour provided by Alcoa

03/21/2026