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 2024 Operator Exchange.  This year, Connecticut will be paired up with New Hampshire and the visit to the Granite State will occur September 11-13.  All licensed operators in Connecticut are welcome to apply for consideration.  Deadline for apply is July 26th with selected applicant notified by August 10th. 

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Graydon Stewart of Farmington, CT participated in the Operator Exchange last year and was hosted in Rhode Island. We are grateful to RICWA for their hospitality and wealth of information provided during the tours. Graydon was able to tour the following facilities in the Ocean State: 
  • Tour Narragansett WPCF - 1.4 MGD, Oxidation Ditch
  • Tour South Kingstown WPCF – 5.0 MGD, Activated Sludge, Septage Receiving
  • Tour Quonset Point WPCF – 1.8 MGD, RBC’s, Industrial Pretreatment
  • Tour East Greenwich WPCF – 1.7 MGD, BAF, Tertiary Sand Filtration, UV Disinfection
  • Warwick Sewer Authority – 7.7 MGD, BNR, Pump Stations, Collection Systems
  • Tour the Cranston/Veolia WPCF – 13.2 MGD, Activated Sludge, Sludge Incineration
  • Tour the West Warwick Regional WPCF – 7.9 MGD, BAF, Phos Removal, Composting
  • Narragansett Bay Commission Fields Point WPCF – 65 MGD, IFAS, 70MG Tunnel, Anaerobic Digestion
  • Trade Show – Crown Plaza (Warwick)
CTDEEP HAS APPROVED 2 CEU's (20 contact hours) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE OPERATIONS CHALLENGE