Selected presentations and publications listed here in reverse chronological order.
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Routt. J. C., M. Friedman, M-C. Bessner, A. Menniti, "Infrastructure Design, Operations & Maintenance Issues" (Special Topic Session-Practical Insights from the Research And Information Collection Partnership). AWWA WQTC, Savannah, GA. November, 2010.
Routt. J. C., B. Lauer, R. Cheng. "Expanding Partnership for Safe Water into Distribution Systems," Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October, 2010.
Routt, J. C., "Evaluating Potential Storage Facility Impacts on Distribution System Contamination." AWWA ACE Chicago, IL, June 2010.
Routt. J. C., “Criteria for Optimized Distribution Systems: Insights from Recent Research.” “Distribution Monitoring and Assessment under the Total Coliform Rule Revisions.” Sunday Workshop, Presenter, facilitator. AWWA WQTC Seattle, WA. November 2009.
Speight, V., K. Rotert, K. Anderson, S. Regli, A. Levine, M.C. Besner, K. Martel, F. Letkiewicz, J. Routt, M. Friedman, N. Khanal. “A Framework for Prioritizing Information Collection and Research Needs Related to Distribution System Risk.” Global Conference on Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water. Singapore. October, 2009.
Routt, J. C.; “Is Chloramine Right for Your System? Decision Factors, History & Planning.” “Chloramine 101” Sunday Workshop, Presenter, facilitator, AWWA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. June, 2009.
Routt J.C., M. Sekhar, M. Friedman “Optimizing Drinking Water Distribution Systems for Disinfection and Disinfection Byproducts.” Water Environment Federation. Disinfection 2009 Conference. Atlanta, GA. March 2009.
Routt, J.C.,"Source to Tap Evaluations--Optimizing Drinking Water Operations for Multiple Objectives," Kentucky Water and Waste Water Operators Association Annual Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, March 2009.
Routt, J.C., Q. Mulwyk, C. Hill, (workshop coordinators); Sunday Workshop "Chloramine 101: Introduction to Planning, Design, Implementation and Operations with Chloramine;" presenters/panelists Q. Mulwyk, A. DeGraca, K. Mains, H. Baribeau; J Routt presentation, "Is Chloramine Right for Your System?-Chloramine Decision Factors" AWWA ACE 2009, San Diego California.
LeChevallier, M., M. Friedman, J. Routt, "Development of Optimization Criteria for Distribution System Operations." Describes AwwaRF criteria development workgroup process. AWWA WQTC, November, 2008, Cincinnatti, Ohio.
Routt, J.C., (Sunday Workshop Coordinator, Moderator, Speaker in cooperation with AWWA Disinfection Committee and Water Quality in Distribution Systems Committee and Taste and Odor Committee) Speakers: A. Camper, A. Dietrich, M. Freidman, D. Lytle, M. Sekhar, and J. Routt. "New Reseach and Tools for Total System Optimization." AWWA WQTC, November 16, 2008. Cincinatti, Ohio.
Routt, J.C., E. Mackey, G.E. Whitby, R. Noak, "Drinking Water Disinfection Practices ~ Part 2: Alternatives, Experiences & Future Plans, AWWA Disinfection Systems Committee Report," Journal American Water Works Association, November, 2008.
Routt, J. C., E. Mackey, G.E. Whitby, R. Noak, "Drinking Water Disinfection Practices ~ Part 1: Recent Changes, Current Practices & Water Quality, AWWA Disinfection Systems Committee Report, Journal American Water Works Association, October, 2008.
Routt, J.C, "Distribution System Optimization Studies and Insights," Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operator Association, Newsletter, July, 2008. (includes summary from AwwaRF 4109 and example from City of Danville Master Planning Study).
Routt, J.C., (Sunday Workshop Coordinator, Moderator, Speaker in cooperation with AWWA Disinfection Committee and Water Quality in Distribution Systems Committee). "The Chemical Gas Conundrum -- Chlorine and Ammonia Gas & Non-Gas Alternatives for Drinking Water Disinfection." U.S. and Canadian Speakers: K. Morley, R. Rae, O. Vrentzos, J. Van DeWege, D. Tuck, R. Song, J. Bess, J. Routt. AWWA Annual Conference," June 8, 2008, Atlanta, Georgia.
Routt, J.C., "System and Process Optimization for Disinfection and DBPs -- Parts 1 & 2." Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators Annual Conference April 1 & 2, 2008, Lexington, Kentucky,
Routt J.C., "Criteria for Optimized Distribution Systems: What Works for You?" Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators Annual Conference April 1 & 2, 2008,Lexington, Kentucky.
Routt, J.C., E. Mackey, G.E. Whitby, G. Connell, L. Passantino, R. Noak, "Tracking Utility Disinfection Practices over Four Decades -- A Preliminary Summary of AWWA WQ Division Disinfection Systems Committee Disinfection Survey 2007." AWWA Water Quality & Technology Conference November, 2007, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Routt, J.C., "Caught With Your pH Down--(How to Avoid) Manganese Flare-ups" in Sunday Workshop with AWWA Taste & Odor Committee, AWWA Water Quality & Technology Conference November, 2007, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Routt, J.C., "Chlorine Gas Choices" Kentucky Water and Waste Water Operators, October 25, 2007, Lexington Kentucky.
Routt, J.C., "Manganese Control" Kentucky Water and Waste Water Operator Association Annual Conference, October 21, 2007, Lexington Kentucky.
Routt, J.C., "Chlorine Gas Choices" Southwest Disrtict Ohio AWWA October 10, 2007 Sharonville, Ohio.
Routt, J.C., "Monitoring for LT2 & Stage 2 Compliance" a presentation in the AWWA MDBP Toolkit,-- comprehensive Two-CD collection LT2 & Stage 2 Information (from EPA and AWWAs Three 2006 Webcasts and other tools for individual and group training). MDBP Toolkit was developed and compiled by Routt working with AWWA Disinfection Systems Committee and Water Quality in Distribution Systems Committee and other industry experts.
AMWA "Gaseous Chlorine & Its Alternatives" an AMWA-Sponsored utility webcast forum, moderated and managed by Routt, including presentations from six utilities using chlorine gas alternatives--available on CD from AMWA. www.amwa.net
Routt, J.C., "Systems Working Together to Comply with New LT1/Stage 2 M/DBPRs --KY & TN Wholesale and Consecutive System Case Studies," (KUB Fluoride Tracer Studies) 2006 Water Professionals Conference, Covington, Kentucky, July 2006.
Roberson, A., J.C. Routt, V. Speight, W. Bellamy, T. Grubbs, AWWA Webcast "Implementing M/DBP Rule Requirements--A How-to Guide," May 2006. Webcast Q&A (Full Webcast content, audio and supplemental materials to included in AWWA M/DBP Training Toolkit-- 2007 ).
Routt, J.C., T, Grubbs, R. Burns, W. McClimans, Webcast "Stage 2 DDBP Consecutive System Issues," AMWA February 2006 (Webcast Q&A AMWA posting http://www.amwa.net/mdbp/webcastquestions_packet.pdf
Routt J.C., "Case Study: Owenton Water Works and Kentucky American TriVillage in Owenton, Kentucky -- Moving the Point of Chlorination," USEPA Simultaneous Compliance Guidance Manual (draft June 2006 available on EPA's website)http://www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection/stage2/pdfs/guide_st2_pws_simultaneous-compliance_draft.pdf EPA public hearing on SC Guidance Manual --October 26, 2006--http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2006/September/Day-22/w8055.htm
Routt. J.C., with T. Grubbs, M. Hage, T, Raymond; "A Consecutive System Case Study Scenario with USEPA and State Perspectives and Panel Q&A -- the Latest on IDSE and Stage 2 D/DBP Challenges Ahead," Early Bird WQTC,Quebec City, Quebec, 2005.
Routt, J.C., D. Shehee, R. Svindland, "Distribution Disinfection and Supply Changes to Improve Water Quality and Quantity in Kentucky American's Northern Division," 2005 Water Professionals Conference, Covington, Kentucky, September 2005.
Routt J.C, "Teamwork in Progress: Lowering DBPs in Combined Systems." AWWA OPFLOW Vol. 30, No. 4, April 2004.
Routt, J.C., "The Safe Drinking Water Act ~ Coming of Age ~ 28 Years of Safe Drinking Water Regulations," Presentation for Kentucky Rural Water Association management training course, Pineville, KY, November 2003.
Routt, J.C, "Partnership for Safe Water Phase IV--Excellence in Water Treatment--An Overview;" South Carolina Environmental Conference, March, 2003
Hubbs, S.A, J.C. Routt, "Turbidity Data Analyses for Regulations and Beyond ~ Honing the Cryposporidium Filtration Barrier;" Proceedings, AWWA WQTC 2002, Seattle, WA, November 2002.
Routt, J.C., "Partnership for Safe Water and Other Possible Models for Accreditation," Presentation, AWWA WQTC Nashville, TN, November 2001.
Routt, J.C., N.G. Pizzi, "Kentucky-American Water's Cooperative, Step-wise Process of Assisting Two Small Contiguous Systems in Complying with Pending D/DBP Requirements," Proceedings, AWWA WQTC, Salt Lake City, UT, November, 2000.
Routt, J.C., AWWA teleconference planner/presenter/panellist; Presentation "Using Automation and Instrumentation for Drinking Water Process Monitoring and Control," for AWWA Satellite Teleconference on automation; broadcast to multiple downlink sites in US from Denver, CO, November 2000.
Shehee, D., J.C. Routt, "Exploring the need for Enhanced Coagulation" presentation KY-TN AWWA Section Conference, Nashville, TN, September, 1999.
Connell, G.F., B. Macler, J.C.Routt, "Committee Report: Disinfection at Large and Medium-sized Systems," Report of national survey of utility disinfection practices by AWWA Disinfection Systems Committee, Journal AWWA, , Vol. 92, No.5, May 2000.
Connell, G.F., B. Macler, J.C.Routt, "Committee Report: Disinfection at Small Systems" Report of national survey of utility disinfection system practices by AWWA Disinfection Systems Committee, Journal AWWA, Vol. 92, No.5, May 2000.
Routt, J.C., AWWA teleconference planner/presenter/panelist; Presentation on "Water Quality Monitoring and Control," AWWA satellite teleconference distribution system water quality broadcast to multiple US downlink sites from Denver, CO, March, 1998.
Routt, J.C., "Operations and Design Factors Affecting Disinfection Byproducts: (West Virginia-American) Case Studies," Presenter/panelist/group leader AWWA workshop "Disinfection and Disinfection Byproduct Control for SmAll Systems." AWWA Sunday Workshop WQTC, San Diego, CA, November 1998.
Routt, J.C., "Distribution Water Quality and Monitoring," Presenter/panelist/group leader AWWA workshop, "Is Your Distribution System at Risk of Serious Water Quality Problems?" AWWA Annual Conference Workshop, Dallas, TX, June 1998.
Routt, J.C., H. Arora, T.W. Holbrook, T.M. Merrifield, P.A. Zielinski, "Applications and Comparison Studies of Particle Counters by West Virginia-American Water Company and the American Water Works System Companies," Proceedings. AWWA WQTC, Denver, Co. November 1997.
Routt, J.C., T.W. Holbrook, T.M. Merrifield, M.E. Hutson, D.G. Morris, "Enhancing and Optimizing for DBPs and Microbials...Four Years of Experience in Twelve West Virginia-American Systems" Proceedings AWWA WQTC Boston, MA, November, 1996.
Routt, J.C., H. Arora, T.W. Holbrook, T.M. Merrifield, D.C. Peters, "A Performance Comparison of Particle Counters from Different Manufacturers: Results of a Two-year Study at West Virginia-American," Proceedings AWWA WQTC, Boston, MA, November, 1996.
Planner/Coordinator/Instructor of West Virginia-AWWA-sponsored Water Quality Workshop on current technologies and issues for water operators and supervisors. (This workshop was a 1995 AWWA-National Education Award recipient). Charleston, WV, April 1995.
Routt, J.C., T.W. Holbrook, T.M. Merrifield, M.E. Hutson, "West Virginia-American-Water Company Lead and Copper Rule Success Story: Postscripts," Proceedings AWWA WQTC, New Orleans, LA, November 1995.
Routt, J.C., T.W. Holbrook, T.M. Merrifield, M.E. Hutson," The Lead and Copper Rule: A Success Story for West Virginia-American," Proceedings AWWA Annual Conference, New York, NY, June 1994.
Routt, J.C, "Chlorine Dioxide Trihalomethane Control and Distribution System Odor Problem: A Utility's Five Year Experience" Paper/presentation/poster and panelist, AWWA Annual Conference Sunday Seminar "Impacts of Changing Disinfectants" AWWA Annual Conference, Los Angeles California, June 1989.