WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2025

February 11-14, 2025 | Dallas, Texas

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^{This conference is jointly hosted by the Water Environment Federation and American Water Works Association.}

Thank you for attending the Utility Management Conference in Dallas in 2025! Over the past three decades, members of AWWA and WEF have established The Utility Management Conference™ as one of the leading, most informative, and most prestigious management conferences available. Visit the AWWA webpage for more information.

For an overview of the schedule of events, click here to see the Schedule-At-A-Glance.

Save the date and join us in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 24-27,2026!

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Save the Date for UMC 2026!

We are pleased to announce that the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2026 will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., from March 24-27, 2026. Save the date and stay tuned for more details and the call for content!

YP Summit 2025

The WEF/AWWA YP Summit will also take place in Dallas February 9-11, overlapping with the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference.

This is a skills development workshop that provides supplemental training and networking opportunities to emerging leaders and students in the water sector.

All students and young professionals in water-related roles are encouraged to join.

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Biosolids Resource Recovery

Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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Collection Systems and Conveyance

The system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that convey wastewater has brought dramatic improvements to public health. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers.

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Government & Regulatory Affairs

WEF advocacy activities aim to educate WEF members and the water sector on public policy issues related to water quality and resources and equip them to play a greater role in water policy discussions.

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Industrial Water Resources

Industries treat and reuse wastewater and process water as well as provide environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment while reducing costs and maintaining value for their businesses.

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Operations

From hands-on-training and leadership opportunities, such as Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers.

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Public Health

The water sector and its systems protect public and ecological health. Using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies provides additional insights to address complex public health issues.

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Stormwater & Watershed Management

Take a comprehensive look at how all water resources, including uplands, drainage basins, wetlands, stormwater, surface water, and groundwater interact.

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Utility Management

To respond to myriad daily challenges faced by water and wastewater utility leaders, WEF continuously works with its members and partners to develop a variety of management initiatives; resources; and educational, training, and networking opportunities.

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More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment.

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