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Come out and listen to V&A's Western Regional Manager, Angel Mejia, PE, at the San Francisco Bay Section event! Angel will present "Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing: What, Why, and How," where he will shed light on how this method can identify and locate unauthorized connections, broken pipes, or leaks. Learn about the benefits of smoke testing, including its potential to lower treatment costs and prevent overflows. Join us to find out more and gain valuable insights from Angel's expertise! Venue: Jacks Restaurant & Bar Reserve your spot with CWEA (California Water Environment Association): => https://bit.ly/4c5PEYt If you can't make the presentation, no worries! Explore the fascinating world of smoke testing with our blog post. => https://lnkd.in/gBp8Cu5H Prefer watching instead? We've got a great YouTube video just for you! => https://lnkd.in/gX_B32kx Learn how we detect sewer system defects with innovative techniques! #smoketesting #sewer #wastewater #sewersystem #manhole #engineering 

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT! After 22 years of dedicated leadership, we are both honored and saddened to announce the retirement of Nancy Metzger, P.E., CEO and President of Metzger & Willard, Inc. (MWI). Nancy's tenure at MWI was marked by outstanding achievements and significant contributions to water and wastewater infrastructure. She has overseen more than 510 design and construction projects, showcasing her unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence. Under her leadership, MWI expanded its service lines to include Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services and Survey/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), achieving annual revenues of up to $4.5 million. Nancy's technical acumen is evident in her successful management of numerous pipeline projects, including welded steel, prestressed concrete, ductile iron, and PVC, with diameters reaching up to 66 inches. Additionally, she has provided invaluable forensic engineering services, particularly related to large-diameter pipe ruptures, including prestressed concrete cylinder pipe. Throughout her career, Nancy has been a leader within MWI and a trailblazer in the industry. Under her guidance, the Tampa Bay Business Journal recognized MWI as a top woman-owned business for over a decade, a testament to her leadership and vision. V&A is sending one student to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Camp to honor Nancy! Nancy has been canoeing in this area since age 5, where the lakes are crystal clear and have the best water quality in the US. These waters hold a very special place in Nancy's heart. This weeklong camp promotes equity in the wilderness and assists students from underserved backgrounds in building on their classroom experience and becoming the next generation of wilderness stewards. | www.friends-bwca.org | Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness As Nancy embarks on her well-deserved retirement, we celebrate her remarkable accomplishments and express our deepest gratitude for her unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership. Her legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire us all. Please join us in congratulating Nancy on her retirement and celebrating her extraordinary career. #retirement #legacy #water #wastewater #girlpower #WBE #bwcacamp

NEW BLOG POST! V&A’s new blog post presents guidelines for repairing or replacing protective coatings on welded steel water storage tanks. Protective coatings and linings are regularly discussed in the corrosion, water, and wastewater industries. Coatings and linings offer the first line of defense against the harmful effects of a corrosive environment on infrastructure. How does an owner know when to repair or replace protective coatings? Head to V&A’s blog to gain insight and become better informed about infrastructure corrosion protection. => https://bit.ly/VABlogPage #coatings, #waterstorage, #weldedsteeltanks, #corrosion, #corrosionprevention, #corrosionbestpractices, #infrastructure, #protection, #infrastructurepreservation, #water, #extendingservicelife #assetmanagement, #watertanks #steeltanks #corrosionprotection #coatingsmanagement

🎉 Honoring 45 years of V&A's journey, founded by Jose Villalobos and now led by our CEO & President, Debra Kaye! 🎂 Grateful for our amazing team and the trust of our clients. Here's to many more years of success together! 🥳 #45YearsStrong #CompanyAnniversary #HappyBirthday

The team is excited to head over to the Arizona Water Conference this year! You can find us at Booth 215. We're looking forward to meeting everyone and having some great conversations. Feel free to stop by and chat with us! BOOTH=>215 #ArizonaWaterConference #Networking #WaterInnovation #conference2024

V&A’s Data Science Technical Lead, Lars Stenstedt, is presenting at the CWEA AC24 conference in Sacramento, California! He will explain the concepts of data science and machine learning, including comparisons to traditional processes and decision-making. He will discuss how these modern techniques are being applied for operational benefits, using leading collection systems in California as an example. The must-see presentation will thoroughly explain how data science can enhance conventional methods without replacing them. CWEA (California Water Environment Association) #CWEA #conference24 #wastewater #datascience

Let's meet up and discuss all things water at the AC24 conference in Sacramento from April 9th to 12th, booth 228. Whether you're a longtime partner or new to the field, we look forward to chatting about how we can work together to make a significant impact in our industry. We are excited to see you there! BOOTH => 228 CWEA (California Water Environment Association) #AC24 #water #networking #conference