02/26/2026
Sorry for the confusion about the February Meeting for the lower East. Had to be moved to March. Here are the details:
TWWA Meeting Agenda on 03/19/26 at West Knox Utility District
2328 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37950
Includes catered lunch, PLEASE RSVP at [email protected]
8 am – 12:00 pm (6 hours CEU’s)
Any certification
7:30 – 8:00 - Registration
8:00 – 9:00 – Technical Presentation by Joey Allston on Field Services and GIS
Description: Evaluation of water and wastewater systems and what to do with that data.
Bio: Joey Allston is a Utilities Project Manager at Ardurra and is licensed as a professional engineer in the state of Tennessee. He works with utilities and municipalities on multiple facets of water and wastewater infrastructure: condition assessment, asset inventory, permitting, and design of rehabilitation projects, water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, and treatment systems. Joey develops and deploys field data collection and data management systems to develop an understanding of the condition and configuration of existing systems. His goal is to ensure that owners/operators have access to their data to assist them in making decisions about their system.
9:00 – 9:15 – Break
9:15 – 10:15 – Technical Presentation by Teresa Swystun on
Description: Corrosion Protection and Asset Life Extension in Water & Wastewater Facilities
Bio: Teresa Swystun is a Regional Sales Manager and Technical Support professional at Belzona, bringing a strong blend of sales leadership, technical expertise, and customer-focused problem solving. In her role, she supports distributors, contractors, and end users across her region by delivering tailored solutions for asset protection, repair, and maintenance in demanding industrial environments. Teresa works closely with customers to assess operational challenges, recommend appropriate Belzona technologies, and provide hands-on technical guidance to ensure successful application and long-term performance.
10:15 – 10:30 – Break
10:30 – 11:30 – Technical Presentation by Drew Williamson on Protecting the Plant for the Long Haul: Integrating Pretreatment and Environmental BMPs
Description: Using a robust pretreatment plan to protect the operators and the assets of an Utility.
Bio: Drew Williamson is an Environmental Project Manager at Ardurra with experience in environmental compliance and permitting and water/wastewater consulting projects including pretreatment coordination. He works with utilities to help them meet regulatory requirements and works with industrial users to ensure protection of the wastewater treatment plant and collection systems. Drew partners with plant operators, industry representatives, and regulators to address discharge issues, recommend practical and cost-effective solutions. He also assists with environmental permitting, compliance plans such as SWPPP, SPCC, and slug control plans, general water/wastewater studies and consulting, and due diligence work.
11:30 – TWWA Business meeting starts
Updates by TN 811 by Dean Anderson
Updates by USDA by Kirk Morris
Pellissippi State Update by Nick Galloway
Old Business:
New Business: TWWA Website
Door prizes provided by TWWA and associate members
Certification Board updates / testing
12:30 TWWA Lower East Meeting Dismissed
1:00 – 2:00 West Knox UD Waste Water Plant Tour (must attend to receive all 6 hrs CEU’s)
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6 CEU credits will be given for water and wastewater treatment
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We would like to encourage any associate members to bring a door prize for the Utility and Government attendees.
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Please thank our sponsors for the day, West Knox Utility District, DBR Belzona, Ardurra, Associate advisors and TWWA.
Thank you to all attendees!
TWWA Lower East Committee Member Contact Information
Chair – Glenn Fraley, Chair, Dayton Sewer, [email protected], 423-618-2017
Co-Chair – Nick Galloway, Co Chair, TRDA, [email protected], 423-836-6381
Secretary – Dina Gouge, Southeastern Tank, [email protected], (865)-599-9201
RSVP now at [email protected]
2026 Meeting dates and locations
05.07.26 – Alcoa with optional golf tournament
08.20.26 – Statewide meeting at Fleming Training Center in Murfreesboro
11.19.26 – Dayton Sewer Plant
