Water Quality Technology Conference
November 9-12, 2025
Tacoma, WA
Water Quality Technology Conference
Keep Up with Fast-Moving Water Quality Issues & Solutions
Join water professionals from across the U.S. and around the world to discuss ongoing and emerging issues affecting water quality.
Three reasons why you will not want to miss the Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC):
- Gain fresh insights. From PFAS and microplastics to monitoring and treatment, the WQTC program addresses issues that every water system faces.
- Workshops and tours. Pre-conference workshops provide in-depth exploration of topics. Tour facilities to see advanced solutions in action.
- Find solutions. The WQTC Exhibit Hall offers a wide range of technologies and strategies to meet your water quality needs.
Meet a Few of Our WQTC Experts
Hear from top water quality experts and practitioners from across the water community.
Monroe Weber-Shirk
Technical Director
Agua Clara Reach
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Brent Alspach
VP and Director of Applied Research, Arcadis
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Christine Owen
Director of Water & Reuse Innovation
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Mark LeChevallier
Retired from Dr. Water Consulting, LLC
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Ramola Vaidya
Water/Wastewater Process Engineer, HDR
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Jessica Steigerwald
Process Engineer, SNWA
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That’s a wrap!
Thank you for joining us in Schaumburg!
Join us next year in Tacoma, Washington
2025 Dates & Location:
Nov. 9-12, 2025
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Who Attends WQTC?
Water quality specialists
Treatment plant managers
Local and federal government officials
Scientists
Engineers
Academics and students
Laboratory personnel
Researchers
Utility managers
Distributors and manufacturers
Consultants
Regulators
Professional Program
WQTC features tracks of sessions on advanced water treatment, contaminants of emerging concern, lead and copper, and much more.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshops provide in-depth, hands-on comprehensive learning opportunities. Workshop registrations do require a separate fee. Additional workshop details and agendas are available within the online program.
Facility Tours
Facility Tour — Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
T1 — DuPage Water Commission (DPWC)
8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Member: $70 | Non-member: $70
The second largest water supply system in Illinois, the DuPage Water Commission (DPWC) has been providing water to DuPage County municipalities since beginning operations in 1992. Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago is purchased by DPWC and ultimately reaches the DuPage Pumping Station.
The DuPage Station’s nine distribution pumps having a pumping capacity of 185 million gallons of water per day. The station’s reservoir holds 30 million gallons. The complex control center is equipped with sophisticated computers that monitor the delivery of water through more than 185 miles of transmission and feeder mains to the commission’s wholesale customers.
Certificates of Completion
AWWA will provide Certificates of Completion for sessions & workshops. Use the conference mobile app to track your session attendance by downloading “AWWA Events” from your app store, then entering posted check-in and check-out codes at the beginning and conclusion of each session.
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.
Improving Water For All
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Become an Exhibitor
Become a Sponsor
I am an Exhibitor
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Be sure to spend time inside the WQTC exhibit hall. You will discover the latest technologies for enhancing water quality while discussing challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Conference lunches, breaks, and networking receptions all happen in the exposition.
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Benefits of Exhibiting at WQTC
The WQTC exhibit hall is your company’s opportunity to connect directly with a qualified, highly-engaged audience that is gathering to focus on water quality technology developments. Your exhibit booth can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.
Contact Us
Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
General Questions
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Support Water Quality With a Sponsorship
A WQTC sponsorship can build brand awareness, foster relationships, and generate leads.
Contact Us
Companies starting with 0-9 and A-I
Donna Walstrom – Sales Manager
303.734.3601
720.829.7851
General Questions
Quick Links
Information for Current Exhibitors
Access the Exhibitor Hub to order show services, register your booth staff, edit your company description, and more!
Exhibitor Hub
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Presenter Resources
The 2025 WQTC Call For Abstracts is now open!
The 2025 Water Quality Technology Conference Call for Abstracts will be open until 4:00 p.m. (MDT) on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Any submissions provided after the call closes will not be accepted.
View the complete list of WQTC25 topics and subtopics to further explore program goals.
Visit AWWA’s Plan Your Presentation page for additional guidelines, responsibilities, and best practices to aid in preparing your presentation.
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Education Services at EducationServices@awwa.org.
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