Lake Erie Water Plant Group Spring Meeting/Workshop

Join the Lake Erie Water Plant Group for the Spring 2026 Meeting & Workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Lorain County Community College – Spitzer Conference Center in Elyria, OH.

This full-day event brings together industry professionals for important updates from OEPA experts on topics including water loss, PFAS, lead and copper, and operator certification. The program also features insights on harmful algal blooms and Lake Erie environmental conditions from leading specialists.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, connect with peers, and engage in meaningful discussions impacting our water systems.

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Registration Deadline: April 30, 2026 (Thursday)
Registration Fees:
    • AWWA Member: $60 (Lunch Provided)
    • Non-Members: $80 (Lunch Provided)

Agenda (4.0 Contact Hours Available - Pending OEPA Approval)

• 8:00am - 8:45am: Registration
• 8:45am - 9:00am: Welcome Introductions
• Presenter:
• Lake Erie Water Plant Group Board 
• 9:00am - 9:30am: OEPA Agency Update 
• Presenter: 
• Amy Klei, Ohio EPA
• 9:30am - 10:15am: OEPA Water Loss
• Presenter:
• Aaron Mueller, Ohio EPA
• Nikko Hogya, Ohio EPA
• 10:15am - 10:45am: OEPA PFAS 
  • Presenter:
  • Miranda McGrothers, Ohio EPA
• 10:45am - 11:15am: OEPA Lead and Copper
• Presenter:
• Jodi Hall, Ohio EPA
• 11:15am - 11:45am: OEPA Operator Certification
• Presenter: Kevin Swiadek, Ohio EPA
• 11:45am - 12:45pm: Lunch
• 12:45pm - 1:30pm: OSU Hab's
• Presenter: Chris Winslow, Ohio Sea Grant Program and OSU's Stone labortory
• 1:30pm - 2:00pm: NOAA Lake Erie Environmental Information Products
• Presenter: Steven Ruberg, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab

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