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more info...		9/27/2025
-10/1/2025		8:00am to 5:00pm

All members and sponsors of CSWEA and IWEA are invited to attend!

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more info...		9/28/20255:00pm to 8:00pm

Wastewater Microbiology & Process Control Series



October 8 and 9, sessions from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day
Woodland Park (Sycamore Room)
2100 Willowcreek Road,
Portage, IN 46368

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The wastewater treatment process is a biological process. The microorganisms are responsible for removing most of the organic pollutants from the wastewater therefore it is important to understand the conditions that allow them to do their best work and to do our best to create those conditions. The objective of this class is to teach the operators, lab personnel and consultants how using the microscope and knowledge of wastewater microbiology can be an additional tool to help optimize and troubleshoot wastewater treatment plant processes.

The following subjects will be covered over a 2 day period:
  • Wastewater Microbiology & Process Control
    • The participants will learn the role of bacteria, protozoa and metazoa in the treatment process along with the conditions that allow them the do their best work of removing nutrients from the wastewater. The participant will also learn how to anticipate potential treatment system upsets and to troubleshoot and correct existing treatment system problems. Participates will learn simple tools, and simple procedures for routinely monitoring wastewater treatment processes. Includes materials and standard operating procedures.
  • Identification and Control of Filamentous Bacteria
    • The participants will learn a simplified method to identify filamentous bacteria, determine the conditions that favor their growth and methods to control and eliminate bulking and foaming caused by these microorganisms.
  • Microbiological Monitoring Biological Nutrient Removal Systems
    • Participants will gain an understanding the role and requirements for biological phosphorus and ammonia removal processes as well as methods to monitor the system microbiology.

This is a hands on workshop and you will need to bring your own microscope.  Bring a sample from your facility and learn to identify your microbiology!

Instructor/Presenter: Toni Glymph-Martin, Environmental Microbiologist with Wastewater Microbiology Solutions LLC

Toni Glymph-Martin has considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of environmental science as it relates to water quality monitoring and regulations; water and wastewater treatment; and environmental research. She has spent 27 years of her career working in public utilities and have worked 15 years as an environmental regulator. Her experience provides her with a unique perspective and a thorough understanding of the issues and challenges of both the regulated community and regulating agencies. She has more than 43 years of water quality related experience. 

Currently, she work as a Environmental Microbiologist and Consultant with Wastewater Microbiology Solutions. She has provided technical assistance, consulting services and microscopic evaluations for more than 30 Industries and 80 municipalities. In addition, she is a certified operator with more than 12 years of actual hands on experience in operations.

Members $280, non-members $330
12 CEUs/PDHs for attending both days

Register here
more info...		10/8/2025
-10/9/2025		8:00am to 3:00pm

Illinois MS4 Implementation Workshop 
Friday October 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville

Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Workshops kick off at 9 a.m.

Early Bird Costs: $85 Member / $100 Non-member 
Registration Costs: $110 Member / $125 Non-member


IWEA is having two Illinois MS4 Implementation Workshops in October. The new Illinois Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit has been issued by Illinois EPA and became effective August 1, 2025. Permittees must update their Stormwater Management Program documentation with the new requirements and begin implementing them within 12 months.

There have been significant changes and additions from the previous permit requirements, including but not limited to:
  • Public Education and Outreach - Develop target audience(s) and create educational materials based on at least three targeted residential and three targeted industrial / commercial pollution issues.
  • Public Involvement and Participation - Identify any watershed workgroups within jurisdiction and participate. Now must join a workgroup if winter deicing activities are performed.
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination - New requirements for storm sewer system mapping, written procedures for detecting and responding to illicit discharges, and notification requirements for discharges.
  • Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control - Maintain an inventory of all active one-acre public and private construction sites and inspect them at least once prior to land disturbance and once during construction activities.
  • Post Construction Storm Water Management - New requirements for annual training, evaluating post construction BMPs implemented, and determining the percent reduction in storm water runoff and pollutants from BMPs.
  • Pollution Prevention for Municipal Operations - Additional requirements for catch basin cleaning, street sweeping, and landscape maintenance activities. New requirements for inventorying municipally owned and operated facilities and performing quarterly pollution prevention inspections at each facility during wet weather and dry weather.
  • Permittees will need to begin tracking additional information each year to meet the new annual reporting requirements of the MS4 Permit.  
 
Dan Bounds, PE, Baxter & Woodman will facilitate the workshops, presenting the new MS4 permit changes and leading discussion on the goals, intent, and interpretation of the new requirements. Staff from Illinois EPA, county stormwater agencies, local watershed groups, and local municipalities will be in attendance to discuss the new requirements and develop ideas, approaches, and consensus for implementation.  Registration and attendance is limited to the seating capacity of each Workshop venue.

Workshop Agenda:
9 a.m. - Welcome and Introduction – Dan Bounds, PE – Baxter & Woodman

9:15 a.m. - New MS4 Permit Requirements
  • Permit Eligibility
  • Notice of Intent
  • Electronic Reporting Rule
  • Special Conditions
9:30 a.m. - Changes to Six Minimum Controls
  • Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
  • Public Involvement / Participation
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
11:45 a.m. - Lunch Break

12:30 p.m. - Changes to Six Minimum Controls
  • Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
  • Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
  • Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
2:45 p.m. - MS4 Program Management
  • Monitoring Requirements
  • MS4 Recordkeeping / Reporting
3:30 p.m. - Seminar Wrap Up

Early Bird Costs: $85 Member / $100 Non-member 
Registration Costs: $110 Member / $125 Non-member
Hosted by IWEA’s Watershed Management Committee
more info...		10/10/20259:00am to 3:30pm

more info...		10/13/2025 

Illinois MS4 Implementation Workshop 
Friday October 17, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Village of New Lenox Public Works, 2401 Ellis Drive, New Lenox ​

Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Workshops kick off at 9 a.m.

Early Bird Costs: $85 Member / $100 Non-member 
Registration Costs: $110 Member / $125 Non-member


IWEA is having two Illinois MS4 Implementation Workshops in October. The new Illinois Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit has been issued by Illinois EPA and became effective August 1, 2025. Permittees must update their Stormwater Management Program documentation with the new requirements and begin implementing them within 12 months.

There have been significant changes and additions from the previous permit requirements, including but not limited to:
  • Public Education and Outreach - Develop target audience(s) and create educational materials based on at least three targeted residential and three targeted industrial / commercial pollution issues.
  • Public Involvement and Participation - Identify any watershed workgroups within jurisdiction and participate. Now must join a workgroup if winter deicing activities are performed.
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination - New requirements for storm sewer system mapping, written procedures for detecting and responding to illicit discharges, and notification requirements for discharges.
  • Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control - Maintain an inventory of all active one-acre public and private construction sites and inspect them at least once prior to land disturbance and once during construction activities.
  • Post Construction Storm Water Management - New requirements for annual training, evaluating post construction BMPs implemented, and determining the percent reduction in storm water runoff and pollutants from BMPs.
  • Pollution Prevention for Municipal Operations - Additional requirements for catch basin cleaning, street sweeping, and landscape maintenance activities. New requirements for inventorying municipally owned and operated facilities and performing quarterly pollution prevention inspections at each facility during wet weather and dry weather.
  • Permittees will need to begin tracking additional information each year to meet the new annual reporting requirements of the MS4 Permit.  
 
Dan Bounds, PE, Baxter & Woodman will facilitate the workshops, presenting the new MS4 permit changes and leading discussion on the goals, intent, and interpretation of the new requirements. Staff from Illinois EPA, county stormwater agencies, local watershed groups, and local municipalities will be in attendance to discuss the new requirements and develop ideas, approaches, and consensus for implementation.  Registration and attendance is limited to the seating capacity of each Workshop venue.

Workshop Agenda:
9 a.m. - Welcome and Introduction – Dan Bounds, PE – Baxter & Woodman

9:15 a.m. - New MS4 Permit Requirements
  • Permit Eligibility
  • Notice of Intent
  • Electronic Reporting Rule
  • Special Conditions
9:30 a.m. - Changes to Six Minimum Controls
  • Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts
  • Public Involvement / Participation
  • Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
11:45 a.m. - Lunch Break

12:30 p.m. - Changes to Six Minimum Controls
  • Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
  • Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment
  • Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
2:45 p.m. - MS4 Program Management
  • Monitoring Requirements
  • MS4 Recordkeeping / Reporting
3:30 p.m. - Seminar Wrap Up

Early Bird Costs: $85 Member / $100 Non-member 
Registration Costs: $110 Member / $125 Non-member
Hosted by IWEA’s Watershed Management Committee
more info...		10/17/20259:00am to 3:30pm

The IWEA Collection Systems Seminar and Exposition is dedicated to advancing the practical knowledge of the men and women who work in the wastewater collection systems of Illinois. Please join us for this fun and informative event!
more info...		11/5/20257:30am to 1:30pmDaniel G. Bounds

more info...		11/11/2025 

Shifting Behaviors and Confronting Unconscious Bias
Thursday November 13, 2025
Noon to 1 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

This webinar explores how unconscious bias shapes management decisions, including hiring practices, and offers actionable strategies for leaders to identify, reduce, and address bias to foster a more equitable workplace.

About the speaker: Catharine Richardson, PE, Program Manager, TYLin, was named the 2025 Water Professional of the Year by the Illinois Section AWWA. Having degrees in both Communications and Engineering, she brings a unique experience to the management of infrastructure programs and projects. With 18 years of experience, Katie brings program management experience on major programs that have included significant public outreach including the development of inventory outreach programs. She served as Program Manager for the historic Great Water Alliance for the Waukesha Water Utility. As the Program Manager, she is leading the program team in implementation of the delivery of a new water supply system with a return flow system to the Great Lakes Basin. She also brings experience with the compilation of rate studies, developing funding strategies, permitting of large and unique programs, and preparing detailed design drawings for conveyance and distribution systems. Katie is also the Chair of AWWA’s Water Equation committee which focuses on raising funds to support workforce development initiatives in the water industry as well as community engineering corps projects in underserved areas in the United States. 

Hosted by IWEA's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
There is no charge for this webinar. 
1PDH/TCH

Zoom webinar link will be forwarded by separate email the morning of November 13.
more info...		11/13/202512:00pm to 1:00pm

more info...		11/27/2025 

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