Concrete Washout Webinar

April 15th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Platform

Did you know that Concrete washout water or washwater has a pH of almost 12, while Drano, the liquid drain cleaner, has a pH of 13.5?
Concrete washout or washwater is a caustic and corrosive liquid that causes great damage to the environment. Many states and local jurisdictions have adopted regulations to ensure that washwater is safely disposed.
Our webinar will help you take control of your process and protect your operations and the environment at the same time. You will hear from
regulators and industry experts on the best practices for managing washwater.

Attendees are able to earn Professional Development Hours (PDH's).

Registration

This webinar is free, however registration is mandatory.

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Agenda

10:oo-11:00am
Concrete Washout: Regulations, Violations & Impacts to the Environment
Ryan Wuest - Hamilton County Department of Public Health
Matt Wooten, SD-1

Overview of regulations in Ohio and Kentucky
Impacts of improper washout discharge into local streams
Violation and fees
Questions and Answer Session

11:00am-12:00pm
Roles of the Concrete Industry and Producers
Jordan Bailey, Irving Materials, Inc. (imi)
Brett Ruffing, Kentucky Concrete Association
Olivia Maltry, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District
Aaron Habig, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Large and Small Construction Site Washout Protocols
Industry Best Management Practices
Alternative Uses for Washout Material
Driver Procedures
Question and Answer Session

Presenters

Ryan Wuest, Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Hamilton County Public Health

Ryan graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. of Science. He has been a practicing Sanitarian since 2014 and is currently a Supervisor in the Division of Water Quality at Hamilton County Public Health. His team performs all nuisance investigations related to stormwater within the jurisdiction of the Hamilton County Stormwater District.

Matt Wooten, Aquatic Biologist
Northern Kentucky Sanitation District # 1

An Aquatic Ecologist with 24 years of experience, holding both BS and MS degrees in biology from Marshall University, Matt has been working for Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) since 2006, where he and his colleagues have established a nationally recognized approach to ecologically relevant stormwater management.

Jordan Bailey, Environmental Manager
Irving Materials, Inc. (imi)

Attended Western Kentucky University and received a B.S. in Geography with a minor in Floodplain Management in 2014. After college, Jordan accepted a position with the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection as an inspector for the Division of Water in the Louisville Regional Office. In 2017, he transferred to the Florence Regional Office in order to be closer to his hometown of Burlington. In July of 2020, he parted ways with the Division of Water and accepted a position with imi Kentucky as the Division Environmental Manager.

Olivia Maltry, Earthwork Technician
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Olivia joined the Earthwork team in 2019. She is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations by performing site inspections for builders and landowners.Olivia joined the Earthwork team in 2019. She is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations by performing site inspections for builders and landowners.

Brett D. Ruffing, LEED Green Associate, Executive Director
Kentucky Concrete Association

Mr. Ruffing is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Concrete Association. He came back to Kentucky after serving various roles at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association in Alexandria, Virginia, most recently as Senior Vice President of Membership. Prior to joining NRMCA, he served as the director of education and technology at the Kentucky Ready Mixed Concrete Association (now Kentucky Concrete Association). Brett grew up in the concrete industry in Northern Kentucky and through high school and college had hands-on concrete construction and concrete supply experience. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville, is an accredited LEED Green Associate and is a certified ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I. Brett enjoys spending time with his family, friends and his dog Maya; being outdoors and on the water; travelling; and sipping bourbon and good wine.

Aaron Habig, Conservation Program Specialist
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Aaron joined the Earthwork team in 2016. He assists landowners with drainage and erosion issues and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Hamilton County Earthwork Regulations by performing site inspections.