The supply and maintenance of safe water remain key requirements for public health. Please join AWWA for this event focused on both organic and inorganic Contaminants of Concern.
This Virtual Symposium will discuss the current research on inorganic contaminants such as manganese, arsenic, hexavalent chromium, chloride. Timely information will be offered on lead and copper ahead of the upcoming Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) deadline in October 2024. Presentations will also delve into the latest research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics. The event will also include strategies for communication and public outreach, monitoring, and treatment of contaminants.
AWWA wants to ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to join this Virtual Symposium on this pressing topic. For 10 days only, we are dropping the member and non-member registration price by $100.00 so YOU can learn the latest ways to protect drinking water and public health.
Discover which contaminants water utilities should be monitoring and treating today. Covers PFAS, arsenic, microplastics, emerging contaminants, communication with customers, and much more. Don’t miss this temporary lower rate! Flash sale ENDS Feb. 10 Plan to join us Virtually March 14 - 16, 2023!
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• Water Treatment Professionals • Microbiologists • Local, state, and federal government agencies • Academics & Students • Scientists & Researchers • Industry Consultants
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Cancellation Policy: AWWA must receive cancellations in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted. All cancellations dated on or before March 1, 2023 will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee. After March 1, 2023 cancellations will not be refunded; however, substitute registrants are welcome until March 10, 2023. Email requests for substitutions or cancellations to service@awwa.org. Information Release: By registering for this event, you submit your personal contact data such as name, address, and email address to the sponsors who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their services. If you do not wish to receive any emails from our event sponsors, you may follow the sponsors opt out or unsubscribe instructions following receipt of an email from them. You will not be able to opt out prior to receiving an initial email from our sponsors.
The Contaminants of Concern Virtual Symposium will host programing focused on both organic and inorganic contaminants. The event will also include strategies for communication and public outreach, monitoring, and treatment of contaminants.
We recognize the importance of this topic to water professionals so AWWA will present all sessions unopposed. Participate in all sessions live without fear of missing relevant materials.
Technical Program Details
All times are Mountain Time Zone. Events take place virtually from the convenience of your own computer!
We offer a wide variety of sponsorship packages and exhibitor opportunities to enhance your company's exposure and visibility throughout the conference.
Contaminants of Concern Sponsorship Prospectus
Contaminants of Concern Sponsorship Registration Form
Connect your company to a qualified and high-profile audience!
For sponsor inquiries please contact AWWA Sales.
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OpShow Technology FAQs
Which internet browser will provide me with the best experience? Listed in order of preference: Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
Can I turn on my webcam during the event? No, attendees will not be able to use webcams.
Can I call in and listen to the technical sessions? No, all technical sessions utilize PC and Smart Phone audio only.
Can I view the virtual event on a mobile device? Yes, all mobile devices are supported within the platform.
Can I test my system prior to the the event? Yes, test your system now.
The sound of my session and/or sponsor video is not working or very faint, what do I do? Please make sure you have an up to date modern browser, that your speakers are connected, and the volume is turned on by clicking over to an alternate website (like YouTube).
Verify that your speakers are plugged into the power outlet, turned on and up, and connected to the audio port of the computer. Your speakers or headphones must be plugged into the sound card not into the sound out jack of the CD-ROM drive. If you still cannot hear any audio, check your system volume settings and the volume on the media player. If your system is properly set-up, then try adjusting the system volume settings:
If it is grayed out, this is indication that the system is not configured for sound. The video I am watching stops, or it continually stops and buffers, what do I do? Network congestion can occur at any time due to the following problems:
To alleviate network congestion, you may want to consider the following:
The sound is working, but the video freezes, what do I do? This is usually because of network congestion. Network congestion manifests itself in different ways:
Please refer to FAQ "The media player automatically stops or it continually stops and rebuffers" for reference on network congestion. Pressing the “access session and/or sponsor” button doesn’t do anything, what do I do? If you have a pop-up blocking software installed and it is active, it may be blocking the presentation console from opening. You many need to temporarily disable the pop-up blocking software in order to participate in the event. When accessing the session and/or sponsor page, I cannot view the slides or the slides are not changing, what do I do? Try refreshing the presentation by either hitting F5 on your keyboard or closing out and relaunching the presentation.
If you have joined a event, which has already started, please wait a few moments. The slides are either synchronized with the event and will flip with the next timed marker in the presentation or are user-controlled and can be flipped using controls located below the slides.
AWWA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and AWWA staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, AWWA staff members, service providers and all others are expected to abide by this Virtual Program's Code of Conduct.
This Policy applies to all AWWA meeting-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than AWWA but held in conjunction with AWWA events, on public or private platforms.
AWWA has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our staff at our meetings. If you experience harassment or hear of any incidents of unacceptable behavior, AWWA asks that you inform us by contacting educationservices@awwa.org so that we can take the appropriate action.
Unacceptable Behavior is defined as: