Specialty Symposium on EPA Regulations

“From Cybersecurity to LCRI, PFAS to AWIA, and More – Your One-Stop Shop for What to Expect and How to Deal with the Upcoming Years"
February 26, 2025 - DoubleTree by Hilton, Milford, MA

Are you overwhelmed with the number of regulations coming (and already here) over the next few years? Having trouble keeping track of what you need to do? This full-day specialty symposium will cover what you need to know to remain in compliance and ensure your utility is operating at its peak. Hear from regulators, utilities who have already implemented projects and programs, and other specialists who will provide important information you can actually use. This will be an interactive day with a combination of regulatory overviews, case studies, discussion groups, and panel discussions. Come prepared with your questions. 

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Laboratory Operations Symposium

Current Issues Impacting Drinking Water Laboratories: "We are Back with Fresh Perspectives"
March 12, 2025 - NEWWA Training Center, Holliston, MA

Join us for the 2025 NEWWA Laboratory Operations Symposium on March 12, 2025, where water quality professionals will gather for a day of learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience. This full-day event offers crucial updates on PFAS and LCRI regulations and laboratory practices, along with interactive learning stations covering key topics like jar testing, chlorine measurement, and UV-254 absorbance/transmittance .
Participants will also dive deep into topics such as the EPA’s Water Laboratory Alliance Coordination & Response Plan, reading/ writing standard operating procedures & laboratory reports and preparing for state laboratory audits. Enjoy networking opportunities with exhibitors, connect with experts, and enhance your skills in laboratory operations.

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Water Resources & Sustainability Symposium

2024 Water Resources & Sustainability Symposium
October 30, 2024 - Devens Common Center, Devens MA

"Water Resilience and Regional Collaboration: Planning for a Sustainable Future in New England"

This symposium will cover the challenges faced by New England’s water systems, exploring the intersection of climate impacts, regional collaboration, and sustainable water resource management. Through case studies, expert insights, and innovative solutions, it provides a comprehensive guide for water utilities, policymakers, engineers, and communities striving to ensure resilient water infrastructure supply for the future.

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Are you concerned about future water resources? Water utility managers, planners, public works managers, consulting and regulatory professionals, and watershed association representatives will find this a comprehensive, timely program of interest. Water commissioners and water board members will also find the symposium a valuable source of information as they look to the future and the water resources available for their communities.

Interested in joining the committee? Contact Katelyn Todesco.

Information Technology & Asset Management Fair

NEWWA/NEWEA Information Technology & Asset Management Fair
November 6, 2024 - In-Person Event, NEWWA Training Center, Holliston, MA

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 Interested in tabletop exhibit space at the IT Fair? Contact Katelyn Todesco.

The Information Technology & Asset Management Fair is a unique interactive learning forum targeted to share the latest technological tools available for use as identified by drinking water and wastewater operations professionals who use, or plan to use, information technology in their daily work. Water and wastewater information technology professionals, senior operations personnel, as well as general water/wastewater managers will find this program of interest.
 

Interested in joining the committee? Contact Mary Quigley.
 

Water Quality Symposium

26th Annual Water Quality Symposium
May 8, 2024 - Devens Common Center, Devens, MA

The annual Water Quality Symposium is organized by the Filtration Committee. If interested in joining the committee or becoming involved, contact Don Bunker.