10/22/2026
TWWA Meeting Agenda on 11/12/26
at Murfreesboro Water & Sewer
5528 Sam Jared Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
See attached parking information.
We will do a plant tour after lunch. Includes catered lunch, PLEASE RSVP to [email protected]
7:30 am – 1:30 pm (6 hours CEU’s) 7:30: am to 8:00 am - Sign in 8:00 am to 9:00 am – Technical presentation by Shannon Pratt with LabtronX Description: Your Data is Only as Good as Your Calibration Program Bio: Shannon Pratt is the CEO and Co-Owner of LabtronX, a leader in the maintenance and calibration of utility lab equipment and flow meters. With a career Shannon over two decades Shannon's expertise is backed by a Tennessee Grade 4 Wastewater certification and ten years of experience as an instructor for the TDEC Fleming Training Center. A specialist in the 40 CFR 136 method Update Rule, she has transitioned from a high-level Lab Analyst to an operational leader. Since joining LabtronX in 2016, Shannon has been instrumental in modernizing the company's quality systems and software. She and her husband acquired the company in September 2024, where they continue to provide expert calibration services to the water and wastewater industry.
9:00 am- 9:15 am break 9:15 to 10:15 – Technical presentation by Jon Brummett with Bio Chem Description: What is changing in the states around us and how this will impact Tennessee.
Bio: Jon Brummett is President of Bio-Chem Inc. and has served in every capacity of the company. Bio-Chem specializes in developing solutions for current and upcoming challenges in water and wastewater and specializes in alternatives to chemicals and maximizing the output of your process
10:15 to 10:30 break 10:30 to 11:30 – Technical presentation by Rob Lantz, PE with Smith Seckman Reid (SSR
Description: Rob Lantz, PE, Senior Civil Engineer with SSR (Smith Seckman Reid) in Nashville, provides an overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” and the growing challenges they create for water and wastewater utilities. The presentation explains the sources and environmental persistence of PFAS, recent EPA regulatory developments, the potential impacts on drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment plants, and biosolids management, and the financial and operational implications for utilities. Rob discusses current monitoring requirements, emerging treatment technologies such as granular activated carbon, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis, and the importance of proactive planning as utilities work toward compliance with evolving
regulations. Attendees gain a practical understanding of PFAS risks, regulatory drivers, and strategies for protecting public health while managing costs and maintaining reliable utility operations.
Bio: Rob Lantz, PE is a Senior Civil Engineer with Smith Seckman Reid (SSR) and brings more than 35 years of experience in environmental engineering, with specialized expertise in wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and utility infrastructure planning. Throughout his career, Rob has led the planning, design, and implementation of complex municipal water and wastewater projects across the Southeast, helping utilities develop practical and sustainable solutions to meet evolving regulatory requirements. As an active industry leader and recognized expert on PFAS-related issues, Rob works closely with utilities to understand regulatory developments, evaluate treatment technologies, and develop strategies that protect public health while maintaining operational and financial sustainability.
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch Blessing Given
Lunch Served
TWWA Business meeting starts
Updates by TN 811
Pellissippi State Update by Dina Gouge
Door prizes provided by TWWA and associate members
12:30 – 1:30 Optional Plant Tour or Dismiss
1:30 TWWA Lower East Meeting Dismissed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CEU credits will be given for water and wastewater treatment
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, Murfreesboro Water & Sewer, Bio Chem, LabtronX, SSR, Associate advisors and TWWA.
Thank you to all attendees!
TWWA Middle Committee Member Contact Information
Chair – Leanna Picard, Murfreesboro W&S, [email protected], (615)848-3222
Co-Chair – Destiny Fathera, Madison Suburban UD, [email protected], (615)865-1636
Secretary – Dina Gouge, Southeastern Tank, [email protected], (865)599-9201
2027 TWWA Middle Dates RSVP now at [email protected]
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