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Green infrastructure for healthy communities

Utilities and municipalities are challenged to go beyond traditional levels of service to deliver solutions that mitigate climate impacts, improve infrastructure and address broader community needs. Due to its cross-cutting benefits as a strategy, communities are increasing prioritization and investments in green infrastructure to manage stormwater objectives while enhancing community health, improving overall infrastructure, and providing opportunities, especially for disadvantaged populations. Additionally, as a nature-based solution, green infrastructure provides a resilient solution set to mitigate and address the impacts of climate change. This webinar will provide motivation and drivers for green infrastructure, case studies and concepts exploring policy and equity for green infrastructure from stormwater parks to healthy streets to a wide variety of community amenities. Moderators: Dustin Atchison, Jacobs Global Technology Lead for Stormwater & Watershed Management Andrew Potts, Jacobs Green Infrastructure Community of Practice Lead Session 1 Speakers: Tracy Tackett, Seattle Public Utilities, WA | Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program Liu Huei-Lyn, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency | Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters Program Session 2 Speakers: Adam Woodburn, Onondaga County, NY | Save the Rain Program Zach Monge, Jacobs Senior Project Manager Paul Hargreaves, Jacobs Head of Discipline – Surface Water Drainage (UK & Europe) Download the Session 1 slide deck (PDF, 19.2 MB) Download the Session 2 slide deck (PDF, 7.4 MB)

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Net-zero roadmap: How water resource recovery facilities contribute to the overall decarbonization strategy

In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will explore the role of water resource recovery facilities (WRRF) in combating the climate emergency. The wastewater sector offers immense opportunities to contribute to climate goals. Two utilities – Metro Vancouver and VCS Denmark - will share their experience identifying and implementing measures to reduce emissions and achieve energy neutrality goals. We will also discuss the latest research on the quantification of nitrous oxide and methane emissions, considering global best science and the ambitions of the U.K. water sector as part of their 2030 net zero route map. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published the first part of its sixth assessment report (AR6), highlighting a ‘Code Red’ for humanity - that climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying. The report shows that emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1°C of warming since 1850-1900, and finds that averaged over the next 20 years, global temperature is expected to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming. Combined with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events we experience across the world, AR6 reminds us of the urgency to make immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in GHG emissions to decrease the rate of unprecedented warming. As more countries, cities and companies across the world set net-zero emission goals, there is a window of opportunity to initiate the paradigm shift toward a low-carbon, low-energy and climate resilient water sector. In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will explore

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An integrated approach to coastal city flood resilience

Join Adam Hosking, Jacobs Global Director for Water Resources and Resilience, and Susy Torriente, Global Leader for City Resilience, for the webinar An Integrated Approach to Coastal City Flood Resilience. Coastal cities globally face many challenges in delivering a safe, affordable and resilient environment for their residents and economy. Added to the pressure of increasing populations and aging infrastructure, is the accelerating impact of climate change, which in the coastal context includes the challenge of sea level rise and coastal storms. OECD research (2013), suggests that across 136 coastal cities globally the population at flood risk could rise from 40 million today to 150 million by 2070, with a corresponding risk of over US$1 trillion of losses per year. Download the presentation slide deck. (PDF, 5 MB)

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The critical issues facing the water sector

The Water industry has many issues facing it in these changing times. Our panel of Water Association CEOs will share their insights on what’s driving the water conversation in 2021 and how the industry is addressing the critical issues facing our sector. Panelists: Peter Grevatt, PhD, CEO Water Research Foundation Terry Fuller, CEO Chartered Institute of Water & Environmental Management Renée Willette, Vice President, Programs and Strategy, US Water Alliance Moderator: Susan Moisio, Jacobs Global Water Director

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Awareness and vigilance help prevent cyber-tampering at water treatment facilities

Cyber-tampering is on the rise. Awareness and vigilance can help thwart an attack. Intentional cyber penetration into U.S. water utility process control systems by rogue nation states, insider threats (through intentional and unintentional attacks), and a variety of criminal groups have been reported. Cyberattacks have disrupted critical process operations in all industrial sectors (e.g., energy, manufacturing, water, transportation, building management systems, etc.) Consequently, these attacks have the potential to disrupt, or even compromise production or service. In this webinar our thought leaders share some initial steps water providers can take to protect their assets. Presenters: Adi Karisik, Jacobs Global Technology Leader Operational Technology (Cybersecurity) John Rickermann, Jacobs Managing Director, Technical Services Group, Operations Management & Facilities Services Moderator: Russell Ford, Jacobs Global Solutions Director, Drinking Water & Reuse Download the presentation slide deck. (PDF, 13 MB)

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Digital Twins: Enabling data-driven water reclamation & reuse solutions

In our technology-driven world, digital representations of physical assets, processes and systems – better known as "digital twins" – are rapidly becoming a preferred practice across markets. In this webinar you’ll learn how Digital Twin solutions enable optimal use of resources allowing solutions to be investigated and tested without putting equipment, public health or the environment at risk. Our panel of presenters are: Julian Sandino – Moderator, Jacobs Wastewater Global Solutions Director Garrett Owens – Jacobs Global Technology Leader for Digital Twins Jim McQuarrie – Director of Comprehensive Planning and Innovation with the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District in Colorado Bruce Johnson – Wastewater Technology Fellow within Jacobs Adrienne Menniti – Principal Process Engineer with Clean Water Services in Hillsboro, Oregon Download the presentation slide deck. (PDF, 11 MB)

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Reservoirs underpinning civilization: Challenges and solutions in managing reservoir safety

Dams and their impounded water storage reservoirs provide immense public benefits, including water supply, sustainable energy sources through hydroelectric power generation and flood risk reduction. With dam and reservoir operation and maintenance, it is often necessary to adapt to challenges brought about by changes in legislative requirements, engineering standards, climate and other natural hazards and public attitudes toward risk, as well as aging infrastructure. In this webinar you’ll learn how two owners approach dam safety and how Jacobs is working with them, and around the globe, to manage risks and public safety of existing reservoirs through organizational awareness, surveillance programs, maintenance and periodic upgrades. Presenters: Mark Zinniker, Generation Engineering Supervisor for the Eugene Water & Electric Board shares challenges related to a new 40-year Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license such as fish passage, seismic risks, flood risks and impacts of climate change. Nason McCullough, Jacobs U.S. Regional Technology Leader for Dams discusses the implementation of retrofit and upgrade strategy to address FERC license requirements, including standards and requirements for fish passage, seismic stability and work adjacent to an existing high-hazard dam. Stephen Naylor, Reservoir Safety Manager for Environment Agency South East England discusses challenges in delivering the ongoing safety of a portfolio of flood storage reservoirs. Andy Courtnadge, Jacobs U.K. Discipline Lead for Dams gives examples of changes to U.K. engineering standards in response to dam safety incidents, ongoing research and the move towards more risk-based approaches. He also provides examples of how to manage reservoir safety issues, staff

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From risks to resilience: International Perspectives on holistic climate adaptation at a time of financial challenge

It’s time to think differently about the future – about how we respond to unanticipated events like COVID-19 and how we prepare for and mitigate the natural, societal and economic risks associated with climate change. When individuals, communities, institutions, businesses and systems are resilient, they’re able to withstand, recover quickly and thrive – no matter what adversities they experience. In this session, we will examine resilience and preparedness in the context of climate change, with a focus on investigating ‘undisclosed risks’ and the full range of short- and long-term climate risks, and a holistic asset management approach for addressing climate change. We will hear from Melbourne Water, which provides drinking water and wastewater services for the approximately 5 million people living in the Melbourne metropolitan area and Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100, the Environment Agency’s single largest flood risk management program in England. Our panel of presenters are: Laurens van der Tak - Moderator, Americas Water Resilience Director, Jacobs Clare McAuliffe, Principal, Strategy and Risk, Melbourne Water Craig Clifton, Resilience and Climate Change Global Technology Leader, Jacobs Abby Abby Crisostomo, Thames Estuary 2100 Strategic Asset Management Lead, Environment Agency Download the presentation slide deck. (PDF, 8 MB)

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Show me the money: Accessing funding through federal programs

You’ve heard about the trillions of dollars that are being invested in rebuilding infrastructure through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). But how can you access these new Federal funds for water infrastructure, and which of your projects are good candidates for receiving this funding? In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will describe the primary programs that will be used to distribute the Federal stimulus dollars to water sector projects; how to access those funds; and the key attributes of projects that are successful in securing Federal funding support. We will also share the benefits you can achieve by taking advantage of these new programs, along with information about important previously existing Federal funding sources, such as the low-interest loans with flexible financing provided through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, now in its fifth year. You will hear insights and successful case examples from Jacobs staff who have helped clients secure Federal and State financing for billions of dollars in water infrastructure capital projects, and from one of the senior underwriters in EPA’s WIFIA loan program. Moderator: Mike Matichich, Financial Consulting Team Lead, Jacobs Panelists: Russell Koff, Infrastructure Funding & Grants Lead, Jacobs Anna James, Senior Project Manager, Jacobs Marnin Lebovits, Senior Underwriter for WIFIA Program, USEPA Jason Bodwell, Client Account Manager (Georgia), Jacobs Dave Green, Senior Economist, Jacobs Download the presentation slide deck. (PDF, 17 MB)

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State-of-the-art water supply protection

Getting the best possible raw water quality is fundamentally important to water treatment. Engineering higher water quality in drinking water reservoirs is practical and powerful. There are emerging methods to predict spikes in taste and odor compounds or harmful algae blooms days, if not weeks, in advance using machine learning tools. In this webinar, you will learn how Clayton County Water Authority in Georgia, U.S., manages water quality in its indirect reuse reservoirs employing state-of-art water supply protection within an integrated water management program. Our speakers are: • David Austin, Jacobs Natural Treatment Systems Global Technology Lead • Roger Scharf, Jacobs Senior Project Manager • Lauren Chamblin, Program Manager, Clayton County Water Authority • Kelly Taylor, Engineering Director, Clayton County Water Authority Download the presentation slide deck. (PDF, 11 MB)

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MABR technology: The new triple threat for energy, capacity and N20 emission benefits

Advancements in MABR technology are opening the way to more energy-efficient operations for water resource recovery facilities. What if we showed you how we’ve helped utilities deploy MABR technology to deliver further energy savings, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and requiring a much smaller facility footprint? In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will discuss the applicability of MABR, benefits and lessons from Ejby Mølle Water Resource Recovery Facility, Denmark, and Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canada, as well as key considerations when incorporating MABR as part of upgrading and expansion plans. Meet our facilitator Colin Newbery Technical Director, Water, Asia Colin Newbery is Jacobs’ Technical Director, Water for Asia based in Singapore. In his role at Jacobs, he leads and manages the design of next-generation and major water treatment facilities for Singapore, contributing to the high esteem enjoyed as a country of water innovation and resilience. In the last decade, Colin has been supporting and collaborating with Singapore’s National Water Agency, Public Utilities Board (PUB) and the broader water industry to explore, develop and realize ground-breaking solutions that push the boundaries in resource recovery, decarbonization and digitalization. Meet our presenters Tim Constantine Global Principal for Wastewater Treatment Tim Constantine is Jacobs’ Global Principal for Wastewater Treatment. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been involved in the design, optimization, and assessment of over 350 wastewater treatment plants around the world. Tim is a leading authority in wastewater treatment, with specific interest and expertise in biological nutrient removal

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