Snyder & Associates Podcast

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Techniques
Aging infrastructure and increasingly stringent compliance regulations are a primary concern for members of the drinking water and wastewater industry. As municipalities across the nation struggle with these challenges and the financial burden associated, rehabilitation remains a highly cost-effective method in maintaining sanitary sewer system infrastructure over the long term.

Components of sanitary sewer collection systems have incurred defects such as collapsed pipes, cracked pipes, offset joints, and cracked manholes. In an attempt to reduce the cost and disruptions associated with excavation and replacement, sanitary sewer collection system rehabilitation has become more popular. Listen in as our expert, Wes Farrand, P.E., shares the details on the advantages and disadvantages to determine which rehabilitation method is appropriate for extending the life of collection system assets.

Podcast Agenda

• Chemical Grouting (0:17)
• CIPP Lining (2:59)
• Sliplining Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation (9:47)
• Pipe Bursting (11:06)
• Additional Sewer Rehabilitation Techniques (12:02)

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Wastewater Treatment Disinfection Options
Wastewater disinfection treatment prevents the spread of waterborne diseases by reducing microbes and bacterial numbers to a regulated level. Disinfection is typically the final phase in removing organisms from the treated water before the effluent is discharged back into the water system.

With a variety of physical and chemical disinfection methods available, Darin Jacobs, P.E., provides an overview of common wastewater disinfection options and criteria used to select the ideal option for your community. Historically, the chemical agent of preference for municipal wastewater treatment has been chlorine due to its properties and cost. However, the growing expense of chlorine and concerns of toxicity have accelerated the usage of physical methods such as ozonation or ultraviolet (UV) light.  Listen in to learn more.

Webinar Agenda

• Wastewater Treatment Disinfection Options (0:20)
• Common Systems Available for Wastewater Disinfection Treatment  (1:19)
• UV Disinfection Treatment Systems (1:44)
• What is UV Disinfection? (2:29)
• Energy Required for UV Treatment (3:57)
• What Affects UV Transmittance? (5:05)
• Testing Effluent for Transmittance (6:52)
• Basic Principles of UV Transmittance (UVT) (8:49)
• Overview of Wastewater UV Disinfection Systems (13:50)
• Advantages & Disadvantages of UV Disinfection Systems (14:18)
• Natural Wastewater Disinfection Systems (17:42)
• Advantages & Disadvantages of Natural Disinfection Systems (19:05)
• Chemical Wastewater Disinfection Systems (19:56)
• Chlorination Wastewater Disinfection Systems(21:07)
• Advantage & Disadvantage of Chlorination Disinfection Systems (22:07)
•  Dechlorination Wastewater Disinfection Systems (24:21)
• Ozone Wastewater Disinfection Systems (25:23) 
• Advantage & Disadvantage of Ozone Disinfection Systems (26:08)

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Are Comprehensive Plans Becoming too Comprehensive?

Comprehensive planning is an essential process that helps communities chart a course for future development, identify goals, and prioritize projects. In recent years comprehensive plans have broadened their scope to address issues including climate change, community character, equitable food systems, public health, and more.

This podcast features planning experts, Charlie Nichols, Mindy Moore, Lorin Ditzler, and Charlie Dissell, discussing their experiences with comprehensive planning and sharing details on how to improve the planning and implementation process.

Podcast Agenda

• Panel Introductions  (00:20)
• Making Comprehensive Plans More Useful  (02:22)
• Balancing Community Objectives and Implementation  (03:57)
• Community Vision vs Planning  (06:04)
• Preventing Community Planning Fatigue  (08:12)
• Geographical/ District Plans  (09:06)

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Strategic Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning
Snyder & Associates' municipal experts Lindsay Beaman, P.E., Dave Sturm, P.E., Nate Carhoff, P.E., Andy Burke, P.E., and Eric Cannon, P.E., outline a detailed approach to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning including strategies to help prioritize your goals then identify funds to reach them.

Beginning with preparation for the planning process, which includes budgeting and identifying financial resources. Then moving into project prioritization and scoping to help determine whether maintenance or replacement is appropriate for aging assets. Concluding with one of the most important elements, recommendations for gathering community and key stakeholders feedback.

Podcast Agenda

• Preparing for Capital Improvement Program Planning (0:49)
• Determining Budgets & Identifying Financial Resources (2:04)
• Developing Priorities for Capital Improvement Planning (4:01)
• Evaluating Maintenance Verse Replacement/Reconstruction (6:23)
• Involving the Public in Prioritizing & Planning (11:12)
• Coordinating & Communicating with a Variety of Stakeholders (16:50)
• Capital Improvement Program Planning During Economic Uncertainty (19:14)

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Creating an Implementable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
From large, sprawling cities to rural farming towns, capital improvement planning is essential for communities of all shapes and sizes. Used to organize proposed capital improvement projects and public expenditures by priority, schedule, funding and financing availability, and estimated expenses over a multi-year period. 

During this podcast, Wade Greiman, Kelli Scott, and Kathleen Conner walk through the beginning stages of developing a Capital Improvement Plan. They explore best practices for gathering input from your community and how Snyder & Associates supports clients in their journey to obtaining project funding.

Podcast Agenda

• Capital Improvement Plans Require Big Picture Thinking (0:20)
• Planning Based on Community Goals (2:58)
• Prioritizing Projects & Initiatives for Capital Improvement Plans (10:16)
• Identifying Available Funding Sources (14:04)

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Correcting Inflow & Infiltration in Sanitary Sewer Systems

Sanitary sewers are designed to transport wastewater to treatment facilities. When water from other sources enters the system, known as Inflow & Infiltration (I/I), the efficiency of the wastewater treatment plant decreases as this increasing volume of waste hits the system.

Listen in as our water resource engineers discuss the significance of I/I and examine techniques used to identify and eliminate the problem.

Podcast Agenda

• Understanding the Difference Between Inflow & Infiltration  (0:34)
• Inflow & Infiltration Increases Operating Costs  (1:35)
• Determining if your System has Inflow & Infiltration Issues  (2:08)
• Identifying if your Sewer has Inflow or Infiltration  (3:34)
• Budgeting & Identifying Funding Options for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation  (5:38)
• Common Sewer Investigative Techniques  (9:34)
• Common Infrastructure Improvement Methods  (11:52)
• Snyder & Associates’ Experience Solving Inflow & Infiltration Issues  (14:55)
• Thinking Big During Capital Improvement Planning to Include I/I Needs  (17:30)
• Inflow & Infiltration Success Stories  (19:49)

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Air Quality Permitting & Compliance
In compliance with the EPA’s Clean Air Act any facility that emits air pollutants above specified levels must obtain an air quality permit. Permits can be general or individualized and specify pollutant limits, how facilities must operate equipment to control pollution, and how to monitor and report emissions.

Compliance with ever-evolving state and federal regulations can create a complex air permitting path for many companies. This podcast features our air permitting expert Brent Blanchard, sharing details to help you understand who needs an air permit, the different variations, the permit process, what to do if you’re not in compliance, plus a preview of future of air permitting.

Podcast Agenda

• Overview of Types of Air Permits (0:20)
• Regulations Based on Particulate Matter & Emissions (3:14)
• Project Complexity Determines Timing for Obtaining an Air Permit (5:37)
• Post-Permitting Operations & Assistance (6:57)
• Compliance in Air Permitting (8:29)
• Prominent Issues found in Air Permitting (11:26)
• Future of Air Permitting (13:10)

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Dam Removal Permitting Requirements & Regulatory Coordination
Proactively addressing regulatory challenges associated with dam removal or modification helps prevent delays and added expenses that can occur during a project. Early coordination and communication with the various stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, speed up the review process while providing stakeholders a voice in the project.

Two of our environmental experts, Jeff Walters, PWS, and Nichoel Church, PWS, sit down and discuss the regulation intricacies that many clients find difficult throughout dam projects. They’ll explain how we work with agencies to get your project approved, get permits in place in a timely manner, and move forward with construction at an appropriate season. Based on years of experience and success, these two share their insights into this detailed and time-consuming process and how they’re prepared to leverage their knowledge for your project’s benefit.

Podcast Agenda

• Dam Removal Permitting Timeline and Ideal Project Start Date (0:18)
• Obtaining Permits to Remove a Dam (4:30)
• Successes in Dam Modification and Removal Permitting (6:26)

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Extreme Climate Events Necessitate Resilience in Landscape Design
The Midwest is no stranger to extreme weather such as unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal events. Unfortunately, these weather phenomena are becoming more frequent, requiring design professionals to minimize the effects these catastrophes can have on the built environment.

Our experts wrap up a three-part series on climate change, sharing their experience in promoting resilient design measures. Listen in as they respond to the vulnerabilities created by unpredictable weather patterns.

Podcast Agenda

• Flood Hazard Mitigation (0:20)
• Designing for Recreational Areas with Stormwater Control  (2:02)
• Comprehensive Planning with Municipalities  (3:29)
• Characteristics Recommended for Recreational and Stormwater Management Areas (5:11)
• Project Scheduling and Reducing Delays  (6:54)

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Climate Change Podcast: Shifts in Plant Hardiness & Material Selection
While the changes may appear gradual, native plant materials are struggling to adapt to the fluctuations in temperature, water cycles, and other environmental conditions. During this second episode of a three-part series on climate change Landscape Architects Tim West, Clay Schneckloth, and Andy Meessmann discuss shifts in plant zone hardiness and the evolving plant material landscape.

Podcast Agenda

• Evolving Plant Hardiness Zones (0:20)
• Successful Use of Seed Mixes (0:47)
• Mulching & Covering to Combat Increased Rainfall (2:54)
• Incorporating Biodiversity Throughout Designs (4:43)
• Diversity Requirements Through Municipalities (5:25)
• Preventing Disease in Trees (6:39)
• Creating Environmentally Sensitive Designs in Culturally Important Areas (7:07)
• Selecting Adaptable Plant Species (9:27)

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