Southern Water Utility Roundtable: Shared Challenges, Innovative Solutions
September 11, 2025
Charlotte, NC
Southern Water Utility Roundtable: Shared Challenges, Innovative Solutions
An AWWA Financial and Legal Communities Program Regional Roundtable
Explore the evolving water landscape in the South and Southeast, focusing on key challenges, regulatory shifts, and innovation.
Sponsored by Black & Veatch
Registration Open!
Dates & Location:
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Harris Conference Center
Charlotte, NC
Roundtable Pricing:
$200 — AWWA Member
$300 — Non-Member
Who Should Attend?
Water utility c-suite (i.e., CEOs, GMs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, GCs, Senior management staff, etc.) from southern and southeast states
Senior water industry leaders (consultants, manufacturers, etc.)
Senior municipal government staff (including legal and financial)
Financial and legal professionals in the infrastructure-water space
State regulatory staff
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Program
Subject to change.
Thursday, September 11, 2025: |
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8:00 – 8:30 a.m. |
Attendee Check-in (continental breakfast available) |
8:45 a.m. |
Welcome, Introduction, Overview of the Roundtable |
9:00 a.m. |
PFAS Challenges in the South |
10:30 a.m. |
Networking Break |
10:45 a.m. |
State Regulation of Water Utility Operations |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:00 p.m. |
Financing Water Infrastructure and Operations in the South |
2:00 p.m. |
Enforcement & Compliance Challenges Facing Southern Water Utilities |
3:00 p.m. |
Break |
3:15 p.m. |
Preparing For – And Recovering From – Disasters An interactive discussion on the various challenges southern states are facing with current (and ongoing) disaster recovery activities, how the recovery efforts are being funded, challenges presented by changing FEMA funding guidelines and resources, and key management, legal, and financial decision-making/planning water utilities and the sector are undertaking to proactively prepare for any future events. Discussion will also include insurance, liability and related risk exposure issues, communicating with public and local officials on recovery/preparedness, and the impact of recovery on utility asset management planning. |
4:45 p.m. |
Wrap Up |
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception |
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Harris Conference Center
3216 CPCC Harris Campus Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28208
harrisconferencecenter.com
A convenient yet serene environment featuring habitat areas and an art gallery amidst modern meeting facilities. Guests enjoy the use of these spaces as they provide a quiet escape during busy days.
Harris Conference Center
Conveniently situated near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, major interstates, and Charlotte’s center city, the Harris Conference Center is located on Central Piedmont Community College’s Harris Campus.
Multiple hotels are available within a short drive or ride-share of the conference center. While there is no specific AWWA hotel block established, the Center does offer a hotel and transportation partner webpage to help you explore lodging options.
The roundtable will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 11, 2025.
