WHAT IS OPERATORS EXCHANGE ?
Operator Exchange is a NEWEA Program that matches up New England states each year to swap operations professionals for a two-day tour and knowledge transfer (expenses paid). This exciting program is aimed at the exchange of information and best practices for wastewater treatment to support excellence in operations. CTWEA is working with DEEP to seek TCHs for participation in this event.
HOW DO I APPLY ?
CTWEA is currently planning for the 2026 Operator Exchange. This year, Connecticut will be paired up with Maine and the visit will occur in September. All licensed operators in Connecticut are welcome to apply for consideration. Deadline for apply is July 26th with selected applicant notified by August 10th.
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
John McLaughlin of Bridgeport WPCA participated in the Operator Exchange last year and was hosted in New Hampshire. We are grateful for the hospitality and wealth of information provided during the tours. John was able to tour the following facilities in the Ocean State:
- Concord, NH: 10.1 MGD, 5 MG Landfill Leachate
- Manchester, NH: 43 MGD, 50% combined sewer, Fluidized Bed Incinerator
- Dover, NH: 4.7 MGD, Modified Ludzack-Ettinger process
- Pierce Island (Portsmouth, NH): 4.8 MGD, Complete upgrade with Secondary Treatment in 2021
- Newington, NH: 0.3 MGD, 2 Sequential Batch Reactors
