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The Central Texas Chapter of the International Air & Waste Management Association is based in Austin, Texas.
Left to right: Sally Perry, Jeff Reed, Jenn Foringer, Bob Greenslade, Kevin Smith, James Red, Jena Lane, Tim Prince (Not Pictured: Russ Baier)
AWMA Central Texas Chapter
A&WMA April 2012 Meeting-Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant
A&WMA Members, Associates, and Friends -
You are invited to Air & Waste Management Association's Central Texas Chapter's meeting on April 19, 2012.
Topic: Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant (HBBMP)
The April 19, 2012 meeting of the Central Texas Chapter of the A&WMA will be held at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant (HBBMP) at 2210 South FM 973, Austin, Texas 78725.
The City of Austin HBBMP utilizes an anaerobic digestion process to treat approximately one million gallons per day of solid wastes produced by the city’s municipal wastewater treatment plants. The City of Austin has initiated the Digester Improvements and Sustainability Project at the HBBMP to develop a renewable energy plant and enhance the efficiency of the biosolids digestion processes at the site. Modifications include changes to enhance the operation and efficiency of the digesters, improvements to the associated biogas capture systems, additions to the existing biogas cleaning systems, and an increase in the flare capacity at the plant to ensure safety and reliability. New biogas-fired electric generating units (EGUs) will also be installed to provide supplemental heat and power to the plant.
Hornsby Bend is also the home of the Center of Environmental Research (CER) and a featured site on the Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Heart of Texas Wildlife Trail.
Speaker: Dana White, Wastewater Regulatory Manager for the City of Austin
Dana White, Wastewater Regulatory Manager for the City of Austin, will provide a detailed description of the HBBMP operation and the changes underway. Although the construction at the plant will prohibit a tour inside the plant, an optional viewing of the plant will be provided from the nearby “hawk watch area.”
Update:
Starting January 2012 there will be a small fee for non-International AWMA members. The fee for Central Texas Chapter Local Associates will be $10. Guests will be charged $20. Students will be admitted free of charge with valid student ID. As we work out the details for accepting credit cards, please bring cash or check to the April meeting. If you wish, you can renew your Local Associate status at the meeting. Remember, a meal will be provided.
Location:
Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant (HBBMP) at 2210 South FM 973, Austin, Texas 78725.
Sponsor:
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Kevin Smith, Chair, at 512-239-7044 if you wish to sponsor.
Scholarships:
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Central Texas Chapter (CTC) is once again pleased to award its scholarships for the 2011/2012 academic school year. Two scholarships, one for $2,000 and one for $1,000, will be awarded to qualifying college students in the Central Texas area to promote professional development and to improve knowledge and skills in air and waste management and related environmental fields. To decide the scholarship winners the CTC evaluated each student’s academic, professional, and community service achievements and goals.
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Reception and Light Meal
6:00 - 6:05 p.m. - Central Texas Chapter Business
6:05 - 6:45 p.m. - Presentation by Dana White
6:00 - 6:05 p.m. - Central Texas Chapter Business
6:05 - 6:45 p.m. - Presentation by Dana White
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 April 2012 01:06
ACE 2012
The Southwest Chapter of AWMA is proud to host the Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE 2012) in San Antonio June 19-22. The ACE 2012 will attract environmental professionals from around the world for the outstanding technical programs, exhibits of the latest products and services as well as networking opportunities. A local host committee chaired by Terry Casey, SWS Alamo Chapter treasurer, has been assembled to coordinate technical sessions, sponsorships, volunteers, logistics and social activities. SAVE THE DATE to attend and join us in organizing this exciting event. For more information or to submit attached volunteer form contact: Terry Casey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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