36th Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo
October 5 - 7, 2026
Newport News, VA
 
Hosted by the Distribution Systems Committee, this traditional "hands-on" seminar is designed to provide distribution system personnel with practical information on relevant subjects. The ever-popular Utility Rodeo provides various utility-related competitive events in which participants compete against fellow utility personnel in demonstrations of skill, speed, and safety.
 
Virginia Section AWWA members will receive a discount of $25 and free event t-shirt when you register before September 1st.
 
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available!
 
All attendees are responsible for their own lodging arrangements. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate of $110. This rate expires September 11 or when the block is full; whichever comes first. 
 
 
 
 
Excellence in Customer Service:
A Water Sector
Certification Training
December 3 - 4, 2026
Newport News, VA
 
This training from AWWA focuses on communication and customer service, but participants will also learn the basics of water treatment and utility operations and deepen their understanding of what it takes to deliver quality water every day.
 
Facilitated by Jim Ginley, the Primary Author of the AWWA Customer Service Training Program, participants will leave with new skills and perspective in addition to their AWWA Customer Service Certification. Sign up today to save your spot in this exciting new training!
 
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