The regulatory climate for ASR in Florida has recently improved significantly, reopening the opportunity for Florida and other states to “get the water right” by storing it underground. ASR technology provides an environmental-friendly, cost-effective water storage option for achieving water supply reliability and sustainability. Capital cost savings typically exceed 50%. The technology utilizes a suitable aquifer for storage of water underground, with a small footprint and negligible impact upon land use and aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems.  Combining ASR with adequately-sized surface storage and pumping can achieve the benefits of both storage options at a greatly reduced cost. Most of the approximately 134 ASR wellfields in operation in the US currently store treated potable water; however, some store highly treated reclaimed water; treated stormwater, and groundwater from other aquifers or locations. To date, 27 different ASR applications have been identified.

The ASR Training workshop will include ASR Overview for Utility Managers and Water Utility Decision Makers (Day One)  and Operations Training for an ASR System (Day Two)

 Attendance options either day or discounted registration for attending both days

The purpose of the ASR Technology Workshop, day one, is to provide registrants with an understanding of recent significant positive changes in the regulatory framework for ASR; the possible benefits of a typical ASR Program, and to provide them with insight on how ASR may be used by their utility as a part of the solution for a host of water source, treatment, delivery and other water management challenges. 

The purpose of the ASR System Operations Course, day two, is to provide general operations training and enhance understanding of the operation of a typical ASR System. 

ASR systems are providing cost-effective solutions to difficult water utility problems throughout the world, including 24 states in the USA.  Utilities that depend upon surface water supplies with high variability of flows, water demands and water quality issues can often benefit from ASR technology.  Utilities that depend upon groundwater resources in coastal regions are using ASR to counter the ever-growing threat of loss of supply due to salt water encroachment.  Wastewater utilities can store reclaimed water, providing seasonal and long-term storage underground and thereby enhancing irrigation supplies during dry months.  The workshop will highlight case studies of various utilities and how they are using ASR technology to help resolve their water supply, treatment and delivery problems.

ASR Overview for Utility Managers and Water Utility Decision Makers (Day One)

Time  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learning Objectives

There is a need for an introductory course that provides an overview of ASR technology to inform utility managers and water utility decision makers about potential uses for ASR in their utility operations, and recent important changes in the regulatory framework for ASR that facilitate issuance of operating permits for ASR wells. The student will learn:

• The new regulatory climate for permitting of ASR facilities
• Typical problems with water resources management, treatment, and distribution that can be solved with the help of ASR technology
• General concepts for implementation of ASR technology
• A phased approach to successful ASR
• Key principles for ASR
• Water quality considerations
• Selected design considerations for ASR wells and wellhead facilities
• ASR implementation and operations
• ASR program economics

Operations Training for an ASR System (Day Two)

8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Learning Objectives

There is a need for ongoing training for the operators of existing ASR systems, and for an introduction to the operation of ASR facilities for those contemplating ASR as a part of their system.  The student will learn:

• General concepts for implementation of ASR technology
• Basis of the Target Storage Volume (TSV)
• ASR well construction and maintenance
• Configuration of ASR wellhead facilities: pumps, piping, valves; chemical feed equipment, and appurtenances
• Modes of operation for ASR facilities
• Data logging, records, and reporting to state regulators
• Limits of ASR operations

Who Should Attend:

Water and wastewater utility managers

Utility engineers

Water Management District personnel

Decision makers responsible for sustainability and reliability of their water utility systems

Operators of these systems 

Utility system operations staff

Treatment plant managers

Field laboratory technicians 

Field Trip

The training includes a site visit to an operational ASR facility with interaction with hands-on operators.  A functioning system can be observed

Site Visit to Operational ASR System Facility:

Overview of Facility

ASR Well

Monitor Wells

Pumping Equipment

Piping & Valves

Chemical Feed Equipment

Electrical System

Instrumentation & Controls/SCADA

Q& A Session

Instructors:

David Pyne, P.E. is the president of ASR Systems LLC, Gainesville, FL.  He has pioneered the development of ASR technology during the past 35 years, not only in Florida but also nationwide and in several other countries.  He has directed or contributed substantially to the development of almost half of the approximately 134 ASR wellfields in the USA, and wrote the first book published on ASR science and technology. 

Ted Belser, P.E. is a senior mechanical engineer who has designed, constructed and placed into operation numerous ASR wells and wellfields during the past 30 years.

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