021125 CSCE Dinner Meeting at UNH
Please join CSCE at its monthly dinner meeting at the University of New Haven on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. This meeting is co-sponsored by the CT Chapter of the ASCE Environmental & Water Resources Institute and the ASCE Student Chapter at UNH and will feature a presentation on the Pittsfield, MA, Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade to Ballasted Flocculation Process for Phosphorus Removal by Pamela Westgate, P.E., of Kleinfelder. Attendees may earn 1 NYS PDH at this event.
The 17 MGD Pittsfield, MA WWTP was upgraded to include North America’s Largest CoMag Ballasted Flocculation Process at a municipal Water Resources Recovery Facilities for Total Phosphorous (TP) removal. The system, which was designed to achieve limits for TP of 0.1 mg/L and aluminum of 0.171 mg/L, was commissioned in fall 2021. In addition to the construction of the tertiary treatment process in a new building, the upgrade at the WWTP included: Conversion of the secondary treatment process into a Ludzack-Ettinger process, conversion of one of the trickling filters into a wet weather tank, and construction of new sludge handling facilities. The presentation will include design details on the water treatment technology selection and process design, construction details like the building pile support system, squircle-shape tank construction, and sequencing of the process to maintain operations of the plant.
Pamela Westgate, P.E. (MA) - As a Principal Engineer, Ms. Westgate works with municipalities to address their engineering needs, with a focus on wastewater treatment and capital planning. Her work includes planning and design services. facilities evaluations, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, process optimization evaluations, pilot testing, and design, bidding, and construction engineering services. She always seeks to maximize the value for clients and has successfully obtained millions of dollars in state and federal grants, plus other financing, for projects. Ms. Westgate works collaboratively with clients to find the best solutions for their individual needs.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration and Social Hour followed by a Buffet Dinner and Presentation
University of New Haven, Bartels Hall / Campus Center, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516
Please click here for an online campus map.
Directions/Parking on Campus:
- Please use the Main Entrance of campus on Boston Post Road (white arrow below), stoplight across from Subway Sandwich) near Anemone & Steven Kaplan Hall
- The two orange circles identify 2 parking lots (Maxcy Lot and Admissions Lot North) for meeting attendees and the orange lines are the suggested walking paths to Bartels Hall in the Yellow Star.
- Sandwich board signs will guide you to Bartels Hall/Campus Center.
CSCE Members - No NYS PDH: $55.00 Note: To be considered for CSCE Member registration, people need to be current on their CT Section Dues.
CSCE Members who want to earn 1 NYS PDH: $65.00 Note: To be considered for CSCE Member registration, people need to be current on their CT Section Dues.
Non CSCE Members - No NYS PDH: $65.00
Non CSCE Members who want to earn 1 NYS PDH: $75.00
Full Time Students - No NYS PDH: $30.00
Unemployed CSCE Members: No Charge
Only attending the presentation - No meal: No Charge
Reservations received and accepted after midnight on February 4th, may incur a $10 additional fee.
Payment is required with registration unless other arrangements are made. CSCE cannot give refunds after the final dinner order has been placed.
Please register to attend this dinner meeting by clicking on the following link:
Table Top Sponsor - $100 - Table signs with your company logo on each dinner table
Flyer Sponsor - $250 - Your company logo on event promotional emails and upcoming events flyer distributed at dinner meeting
Promotional Item Sponsor - $500 - This sponsorship offers your company logo on a promotional item that will be distributed at the dinner meeting. The item can either be provided by the sponsoring company or CSCE can order an item that is purchased by the company.
Social Hour Sponsor - $1,000 - Your company logo will be included on meeting promotional material and signage recognizing your sponsorship will be displayed at the social hour.
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Donation Opportunities
Please consider a donation to the CSCE scholarship fund to help civil engineering students from Connecticut. All donations will help students in need. To make a donation to CSCE, please click on the following link: