THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE
2026 OPERATIONS FORUM

 Connecticut Water Environment Association (CTWEA) hosted the Annual Operations Forum (formally Managers Forum) on Friday,  February 20, 2026 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Connecticut.
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This one day event was designed for operators and focused on plant operations, laboratory and maintenance topics.             5.5 TCHs were awarded to attendees.   See below to review the presentations.
Chair Welcome - Rob Butler
Opening Remarks - Ben Levin
NEWEA Update
Amy Anderson George
Operator Exchange
Bert Galpin
Workforce Developement
Art Simonian, Tom Tyler, Wes Winterbottom, Craig Motasky
Operator Success Stories
Ross Gambino
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Legislative Update
​Mellissa Biggs
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CT DEEP Operator Certification
Craig Motasky
CT DEEP PFAS, SRTK and Reporting Update
Jueda Shytko, Ann Straut, Chris Falk, Carlos Esguerra, and Craig Motasky
Design, Theory, and Application of Reciprocating Pump Technology 
​Andrew Reid 
Ops Challenge Presentation
Graydon Stewart
Vortex Aeration
Mark Wilson

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