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Wastewater Plant Modernization: Preparing for Regulations & Resiliency Requirements

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT  
Host: WEF Buyers Guide
By: Thomas Monter, Lead/Senior Project Engineer, OPTERRA and Neal Bartek, Project Director, Microgrids, OPTERRA

Potential changes to PFAS and nutrient removal regulations—combined with the increasing volatility of the electric grid—are motivating wastewater plant operators to accelerate their timelines for facility upgrades.

Join OPTERRA to learn how to pave a smart path to plant compliance and resiliency through plant modernization. We will cover:

  • A comprehensive approach to modernization, from ingestion of influents through discharge of treated water and disposal of sludge
  • The financial benefits of bundling wastewater infrastructure upgrades into larger municipal or regional initiatives
  • How to ensure power continuity through microgrids and related resiliency measures
  • Case studies of organizations that have already implemented these best practices to significant effect

About OPTERRA Energy Services
LS Power recently acquired ENGIE Services U.S. to reintroduce OPTERRA Energy Services. With more than 50 years’ experience, OPTERRA partners with public sector stakeholders to meet the unique goals of communities nationwide. Our team customizes energy projects with top-tier technology to deliver lasting impact, enhancing fiscal savings and community engagement.
 

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Presenters

Thomas Monter
Thomas Monter

Lead/Senior Project Engineer, OPTERRA

Thomas Monter is a subject matter expert for water, wastewater, biomass, and solid fuels combustion at OPTERRA. He has over 20 years of experience completing projects in the central plant, boiler, biomass, process, water, and wastewater industries. He is skilled in process engineering and troubleshooting for biomass and solid fuel boilers and water and wastewater treatment plants. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho.


Neal Bartek
Neal Bartek

Project Director, Microgrids, OPTERRA

Neal Bartek has more than 20 years’ experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams to success in projects across varied domains such as distributed energy resources (DER), IT, and traditional utility infrastructure including pioneering microgrid and advanced energy storage projects. Prior to OPTERRA, he held multiple roles at San Diego Gas & Electric. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University.