Built Tough - Not Invincible: Safety Lessons for Water and Wastewater Professionals
July 23, 2026 | Charlottesville, VA
Join the Safety Committee for a full day of training for water and wastewater utility workers. Whether you are at the office, at home, or in the field, you will benefit from being safety aware.
This year's topics include:
Trenching and Excavation
Fall Protection and Rescue
Lockout Tag Out
Confined Space Safety
Electrical Safety
Good Lab Practices Conference
August 10 - 11, 2026 | Harrisonburg, VA
This year’s conference will feature a full day of workshops followed by a day of technical presentations, along with an exhibit hall showcasing the latest in laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Tuesday Technical Tracks: Wastewater, Drinking Water & Management
2nd Annual Ripple Effect Round Table
July 29, 2026 | Glen Allen, VA
Ready to hear about the most pressing water resource issues facing our region from industry leaders? This one-day seminar is a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and network with fellow professionals in the water industry.
Topics include:
Regional Water Planning
Reclaimed Water
Grandfathering
Data Centers
Planning Districts
Modeling/VIMS
Register today to secure your spot to be part of the ripple effect shaping Virginia's water future!
Water for People First Annual Luncheon
July 24, 2026 | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Glen Allen, VA
Join us at The Place at Innsbrook for the First Annual Water For People Luncheon!
This event is open to all members of VWEA and VA AWWA. Lunch includes an opportunity to network, guest speakers, and a keynote by Loren Labovitch, Major Markets Growth Director for Brown and Caldwell and Chair of AWWA's International Council.
All proceeds benefit Water for People’s mission to bring safe drinking water and sanitation to communities around the world.
Cross Connection Devices 16-Hour Class July 16-15, 2026 | Roanoke, VA
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us in Roanoke for our cross connection devices 16-hour course! This hands-on training is ideal for water/wastewater professionals and utility staff with 7+ years of water distribution experience looking to sit for the certification exam. Ask about our small systems scholarship!
Course highlights:
DPOR-approved and VDH-sponsored
Hands-on wet lab instruction and practice
Eligible professionals may qualify to sit for the state exam
Small Systems Resilience 2026
August 11, 2026 | Lynchburg, VA
August 13, 2026 | Winchester, VA
Strengthen your system, stay ahead of compliance requirements, and connect with industry experts at this FREE one-day workshop, offered in two convenient locations.
You'll gain practical guidance on complying with drinking water regulations and avoiding costly violations before they happen. Topics include cybersecurity, emergency planning and the VDH 2-hour reporting requirement, water audits, rate setting...and more!
The Virginia Section had a strong presence at this year's ACE! Members enjoyed an impressive educational program, networking, exhibit hall and more! We are especially proud of all the VA AWWA members who stepped up to volunteer in a variety of roles to ensure a positive experience for all attendees.
A few Virginia Section highlights from the conference included:
Sarah Baumgardner, Western Virginia Water Authority accepting the Public Communications Achievement Award
Kadmiel Adusei, Virginia Tech, placed 2nd in the Fresh Ideas Student Poster Contest
Jacob Harrison, Prince William Water, placed 3rd in the Meter Challenge
Over a hundred Virginia Section members enjoyed an evening of networking and connection at City Tap House
Ready to become an AWWA member after enjoying the benefits ACE has to offer? Learn more about membership by clicking the button below.
The Roanoke/Lynchburg/Bedford/Salem Water Tower Showdown is looking for volunteers to serve as judges at the Southwest Virginia Water Tower Showdown on July 17 from 9am-noon at the Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Facility. In this competition, teams of middle schoolers build functional small-scale water towers to be evaluated at the competition for prizes.
We’re looking for judges for the competition to score the towers on various engineering and aesthetic criteria to determine a winner. Judges don’t need any prior experience and we will train everyone on the morning of the competition.
Come out for a fun morning to see what the kids have made and to be the face of water infrastructure in the community.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mark Titcomb (mtitcomb@nnva.gov)
We had a wonderful time celebrating YOU yesterday!
VA AWWA and VWEA members gathered at appreciation events throughout the Commonwealth to recognize the incredible work water and wastewater professionals do everyday to strengthen their communities and protect public health and the environment through clean water.
Thank you for your dedication to serving our communities everyday and the may ways you help advance our industry, including volunteering with VA AWWA.
Interested in getting more involved? There are plenty of VA AWWA committees looking for passionate volunteers to help shape and strengthen the water industry. Getting started is easy! Simply complete the form linked below and select the committee you are interested in learning more about.
In the last 12 months, have you.... become a member or renewed your membership? Have you attended any training or networking events? Did you serve on a committee, or have you been a speaker? Do you follow us on social media?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you qualify for Splash into Rewards points! All you need to do now is let us know! Use the link below to submit your activities and turn them into points. After that, complete a separate form to redeem those points for cool swag and prizes!
Here are a few items you can receive...
Also, secondary contests are happening with random prizes in each points category. Not to mention the GRAND PRIZE given to the member with the most points for the year. But in order to participate, you must submit your activities. It only takes a moment and could result in awesome rewards.
Submit by August 30th to be eligible for this year's random drawings and to pick up your swag at WaterJAM!
