Membrane Technology Conference

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

PCW01: Back to Basics
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

“Back to Basics” prepares attendees for the full MTC. This workshop will give the audience exposure to membrane experts and knowledge in a focused forum. The discussion will include fundamentals of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. This workshop is ideal for first-time MTC attendees, those new to the field of membrane technology, or anyone wanting to refresh their knowledge on the basics of membrane processes. This workshop is organized by AMTA.

PCW02: Beyond PFAS Rejection: Predicting Membrane Performance and Bridging Research with Practice
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are increasingly recognized as effective treatment barriers for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, significant challenges remain in predicting rejection across the broad range of PFAS compounds, membrane products, feedwater characteristics, and operating conditions encountered in practice. Building on the recent AWWA Water Science critical review, Modeling PFAS Rejection by NF/RO Membranes: A Critical Review and Research Needs, this technical symposium will examine the current state of PFAS rejection science and explore how advances in membrane characterization, transport modeling, experimental validation, and data-driven methods can improve treatment design and performance predictions.

The program will bring together researchers, utilities, membrane manufacturers, and consulting engineers to discuss the mechanisms governing PFAS transport, limitations of existing rejection models, emerging predictive approaches, and opportunities to translate laboratory findings into practical engineering tools. Technical presentations will address the influence of PFAS molecular properties, membrane characteristics, water chemistry, and operating conditions on rejection performance, along with the challenges of predicting the removal of short-chain and emerging PFAS compounds.

An interactive expert panel will conclude the symposium by identifying critical knowledge gaps, opportunities for collaborative research, and priorities for developing practical guidance for membrane selection, treatment validation, and full-scale implementation.

PCW03: Membrane Systems in the Rocky Mountain Region: Field Lessons and Regional Insights
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

This pre-conference workshop takes a look at membrane system design, implementation, and operation across the Rocky Mountain West. Through real-world case studies, attendees will hear directly from engineers and operators who have tackled the region’s distinct. The emphasis is on what’s been learned in the field: what worked, what didn’t, and what you’d do differently. Whether you’re early in your membrane career or a seasoned practitioner looking for regional perspective, this workshop is built around honest, experience-driven conversation.

See it in action! Facility tours require separate registration and fees, available during registration. Space is limited and tours will sell out – please register early.

T1: Rueter-Hess Water Purification Facility (RHWPF)
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Parker Water & Sanitation District (PWSD) provides water and wastewater services for residents in the Town of Parker and areas of Lone Tree and Castle Pines, currently serving approximately 75,000 residents in its rapidly growing community. The Rueter-Hess Water Purification Facility (RHWPF) serves as PWSD’s primary surface water treatment plant and was commissioned in 2015, with a current maximum capacity of 10 million gallons per day (MGD). The RHWPF receives water from the Reuter-Hess Reservoir and treats it through Actiflo® Turbo, Actiflo® Carb and ceramic membranes.

T2: Wes Brown Treatment Plant
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This facility tour will focus on best practices in AWT operations and maintenance to maximize production, minimize downtime, and ensure the compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes a tour of the City of Thorton’s Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant, which serves the residents of the City of Thorton up to 50 million gallons per day of high-quality drinking water and multiple hands-on demonstrations. The Wes Brown WTP utilizes clarifiers, ultrafiltration, and post treatment disinfection. This tour is intended for anyone involved in the day-to-day operations of an advanced water treatment facility, or anyone interested in gaining practical insights into facility operations.

T3: North Water Treatment Plant
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

East Cherry Creek Valley’s (ECCV) Northen Water Treatment Plant (NWTP) converts brackish groundwater from the Beebe Draw aquifer into finished drinking water using a four-stage reverse osmosis process that achieves approximately 95% water recovery. The plant has a treatment capacity of 20.6 MGD, with up to 10% of source water bypassed through UV disinfection before blending with RO permeate. Residual concentrate is managed through two deep injection wells, minimizing disposal volume and improving sustainability. Finished water is stored in the plant Clearwell and pumped through two remote pump stations across a 32-mile transmission system to deliver reliable, renewable water supply to ECCV customers.

T4: Pilot & Research Center
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

South Platte Renew (SPR) created the pilot and research center to test new wastewater technologies. This tour will cover two of the operating pilots – the direct potable reuse trailer and a Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR).

The Colorado School of Mines’s PureWater Colorado Direct Potable Reuse trailer is a 5 gpm pilot unit that includes ozonation, biologically active filtration, microfiltration, granular active carbon, and UV/AOP.

The Fluence Aspiral M1+ Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) pilot at South Platte Renew’s PARC site is an innovative approach to biological nutrient removal that uses membrane-based aeration for process intensification. This collaborative piloting effort between SPRm Fluence, and Black & Veatch aims to demonstrate the capabilities and operational flexibility of MABR under real-world conditions, while generating defensible results to inform decisions at SPR related to process intensification, energy optimization, and integration with other advanced nitrogen removal approaches such as PdNA.

AWWA & AMTA 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.

• How to Download Your Certificates of Completion
• Mobile App Instructions

Licensed Operators: AWWA/AMTA will apply to select states for 2027. MTC 2026 was pre-approved for operator continuing education by Colorado (CCWP Course 26-11432), Florida FDEP, Illinois (IEPA# 23041), Montana DEQ, North Carolina DEQ, and Tennessee (Max 12 hours, TN Activity #26106). Learn more about additional states here.

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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 14 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.