Water Quality Technology Conference

Workshops provide in-depth, hands-on comprehensive learning opportunities. Workshop registration does require a separate fee; capacity is limited.

PCW01: From Data Management to Data Analysis—A Technical Deep-Dive

Sunday, November 9, 2025│8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$285 early member/$385 early non-member

Dive into the intersection of water engineering and data science in this comprehensive workshop. From breaking down data silos to implementing machine learning models, you’ll gain practical skills for turning operational data into actionable insights. Perfect for professionals of all backgrounds seeking to learn data analysis techniques for water—no advanced coding experience needed.

PCW02: Adding Utility Benchmarking to Your Continuous Performance Improvement Toolbox

Sunday, November 9, 2025│8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$160 early member/$260 early non-member

This workshop shows utilities how to use benchmarking data from AWWA’s Utility Benchmarking Survey (UBS) to improve performance. Using results from UBS, utilities can focus their efforts on areas with gaps and set improvement targets. This workshop will educate attendees on how to utilize the UBS data as a part of their continuous performance improvement process.

PCW03: Using ATP to Monitor Microbial Regrowth in the Drinking Water Distribution System – SOLD OUT

PCW03 has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations.

Sunday, November 9, 2025│8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m (Offsite Workshop)
$215 early member/$315 early non-member

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing could be an excellent tool for monitoring microbial water quality and inform decision making but confusion still exists around where and how it can be used effectively. Join us at the CDM Smith Bellevue Research and Testing Microbiology Laboratory to learn more about potential ATP uses, sources of contamination and types of tests available.

Tour T1: Green River Filtration Facility – Tacoma Water – SOLD OUT

Tour T1 has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new registrations.

Thursday, November 13, 2025│8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$75 per person

Since 1913, Tacoma’s primary water supply has been the Green River. The Green River Filtration Facility can treat up to 150 million gallons per day from a 231-square-mile protected watershed in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Until the Green River Filtration Facility was completed in 2015, the Green River was one of the few major unfiltered surface water supplies left in the U.S.

The filtration facility includes blending, pre-ozonation, and biological filtration. The sedimentation process may be bypassed to allow for direct filtration. The Green River Filtration Facility is a zero-liquid-discharge facility. Solids handling includes screw presses for dewatering.

Visitors should wear closed-toed shoes and dress for outdoor weather. Several facilities are only accessible by stairway

Tour T2: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Thursday, November 13, 2025│8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$75 per person

This tour of the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium will showcase the facility’s three water treatment systems (connected to two aquariums and one aquatic animal exhibit), from pumping mechanisms at its Puget Sound inlet, to its eventual outlets at the exhibits. Guided by the facility’s water treatment specialists, the tour will highlight aspects of maintaining the chemistry and other physical parameters of the water to make it fit for life support. Visitors will also get the chance to tour the rest of the zoo and its exhibits along with the water treatment units!

AWWA will provide Certificates of Completion for sessions and workshops. Use the conference mobile app to track your session attendance by entering check-in and check-out codes at the beginning and conclusion of each session.

Licensed Operators: WQTC is pre-approved by WADOH to earn CEUs for waterworks operators licensed in Washington State, WA Course ID #A3558. Washington residents, please visit www.wacertservices.org for details.

WQTC is also pre-approved by Colorado CCWP, Oregon OESAC, Illinois EPA, and Nevada DEP. Are you licensed in a state not mentioned? Contact your agency directly or email us at EducationServices@awwa.org for details about your location.

How to Access Certificates of Completion

Important Note: All approvals are at the discretion of your licensing agency, and a Certificate of Completion does not guarantee that your agency will award you credit. It is the individual’s responsibility to contact the licensing agency to confirm that the education program is acceptable for continuing education credit. Visit awwa.org/credits to learn more.

Please allow 30 to 60 days for certificate processing time. For login assistance, call 800.926.7337 or email service@awwa.org. For certificate discrepancies or continuing education questions, email EducationServices@awwa.org.

Mobile App Instructions

Mobile App Tutorial Video

After November 1, download the app “AWWA Events” from your app store.

Login to the app using your last name and the number under your barcode on registration confirmation email and onsite badge. See additional tips and tutorials at the link below!