WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
2:00 – 2:25 p.m.
Styrene Attacks: What Research has Learned
Speaker: John Matthews, Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University
Learn about the research, findings and recommendations from a three-phase study conducted by TTC, and funded by NASSCO, to determine if styrene emissions from CIPP job sites pose substantial risks to workers and community.
2:30 – 2:55 p.m.
AI, Cloud Technologies Driving America’s Largest Trenchless Capital Improvement Project
Speaker: Eric Sullivan, Sewer AI
In-depth look at the City of Houston’s innovative approach to meeting Consent Decree obligations by leveraging AI Computer Vision and Cloud tools on assessment of ~7,000 miles of wastewater collection pipes and ~150,000 MHs. Enhanced efficiencies and cost savings will be highlighted, including pipeline inspections, data processing, collaboration and decision support.
3:00 – 3:25 p.m.
Commonsense Approach to Digital Roadmap
Speaker: Peter Kraft, Xylem
Gain information and insight on how to apply a commonsense approach to building a “smart water” program and optimizing the performance of a water delivery system, using digital applications. Attendees will walk away with a set of tools and relevant case studies to inform their own programs.