Webinar: Fire Season: Distribution Tank Strategies for Water Quality
With fire season approaching once again, Operators are faced with a familiar question – can water storage tanks stay full this summer without sacrificing water quality? For the latest on this critical topic, don’t miss our upcoming webinar, led by Ethan Brooke, MS, a renowned expert in THM aeration and water quality technology innovation. With a robust background as a senior product manager, consulting engineer, and former chair of the CA-NV AWWA Distribution Water Quality Committee, Ethan has been at the forefront of developing solutions since 2013. This webinar will tackle critical challenges in water tank management—highlighted by real-world fire events like the Sunset Fire in Beverly Hills (2025), the Lahaina Fire in Maui (2023), and the Bay Area Lightning Complex Fire (2020)—and introduce you to proven technologies that can transform your system.
When:
Recorded on: March 20, 2025, 1:00 PM EST (US)
Who Should Attend:
- Consulting Engineers
- Instrumentation & Controls Technician/Specialists/Supervisor
- Water Treatment Ops/Maintenance Staff
- State and Federal Regulators
What Will Be Covered
- The Common Practice of Partial Tank Filling: Discover why less than 25% of water tanks are kept full, including reasons like preventing stagnation, maintaining disinfectant residuals, managing thermal stratification, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Challenges in Water Quality Management: Learn how partial filling can compromise water safety, especially during emergencies like fires when pressure and supply are critical.
- Advanced Technologies for Improvement: Dive into innovative solutions such as:
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- Mixing: Prevents thermal stratification and enables advanced treatment by creating consistent tank conditions.
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- Residual Control Systems (RCS): Boosts water quality with smart controllers, mixers, and chemical feed pumps.
- THM Aeration: Reduces harmful disinfection byproducts with techniques like active headspace ventilation and integrated controls.
- Real-World Case Studies: See these technologies in action with examples from Placer County (THM aeration), Australia (mixing), and Loudoun County, VA (RCS).
- Technology Readiness: Understand how these mature solutions—developed over 20 years with thousands of successful installations—are ready for immediate implementation.
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Key Takeaways
By attending, you’ll walk away with:
- The risk - balance of water quality vs. maintaining fire water storage: how to store water for fire prevention and account for the issues that come with extending water age.
- Innovative Solutions: Knowledge of cutting-edge tools to maintain water quality and system performance.
- Practical Insights: Lessons from successful case studies that you can apply to your own system.
- Actionable Opportunity: Recognition that these proven technologies are available now to keep your tanks full and your water safe.
Why Sign Up Today?
This webinar is your chance to learn from an industry leader and gain actionable strategies to address water quality challenges head-on. Whether you’re dealing with fire risks, regulatory pressures, or MCL violations (like coliforms, DBPs, and nitrification), these solutions offer benefits beyond safety—they improve overall system performance. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Register today to secure your spot and take the first step toward a safer, more efficient water distribution system. Let’s build a cleaner, clearer future together—sign up now!