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August/WaterJAM Edition
Will you be at WaterJAM?  If you are, below is a brief summary of just a few awesome activities you can participate in.  This is not an all-inclusive list, so please download the conference app and review everything that is happening.  You can add events to your personal schedule to help make sure you don't miss a minute of what's happening.  
 
See a special event that you want to attend but didn't sign up for?  No worries - if you are registered but need to add an extra activity such as a breakfast, workshop or service project, click the link below and start a new registration.  Just look for the special tabs in the center of the screen to "add on" what you need.  The system will merge your tickets for you... you do NOT need to select a conference ticket again.  
 
If you haven't registered yet, there is still time to get signed up.  Click below to start a registration. 
 
wE-SPLASH Sponsors

Orthos Liquid Systems

Clearwater Inc.

Control Equipment Solutions

Garney Construction

Dresser Utility Solutions

Mattern & Craig

RedZone Robotics

East Coast Infrastructure, Inc.

WR&A

Weston & Sampson

CEI

Brown and Caldwell

SNF / Polydyne Inc.

Wetlands Studies and Solutions Inc.

SewperCoat by Imerys

Calgon Carbon

Liberty Coating Company

To learn more about all the great sponsors above, click their logo to check out their website. 

Do you want to WIN Swag and Gift Cards?

It is time to submit your activities to Splash into Rewards!  Complete activities in any of the six key categories to earn points:
  • Membership    
  • Growth
  • Events
  • Committee Involvement             
  • Education of others       
  • Social Media
You will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 gift card to be given out at WaterJAM for each category that you complete!  The top points earner will automatically receive a $500 gift card! 
 
 
Once you have submitted your activities, make sure you cash them in for cool swag!  There are a few of the great items you can earn.  
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Click on a link below to get more information
2024 Corporate Sponsorship
Nov 15, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
 
Water for People Donations
Mar 01, 2024 12:00 PM -
Sep 13, 2024 12:00 PM
 
Understanding the Threat Environment for Utility Customer Service
Virtual Event
Aug 21, 2024
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
Richmond Kickers Game
Richmond City Stadium
Aug 29, 2024 7:00 PM
 
WaterJAM 2024 - Wave of the Future
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024
 
VA AWWA | VWEA 2024 - 2025 Leadership Academy Acceptances
Online and Various sites
Sep 11, 2024
 
Joint Associations Norfolk Tides Game
Harbor Park
Sep 20, 2024 6:35 PM
 
Central VA YP Happy Hour
Brambly Park
Sep 26, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
VA AWWA Networking Event - Washington Nationals
Nationals Park
Sep 28, 2024 4:00 PM
 
Cross Connection Devices: Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing- 16 Hours
Western VA Water Authority- Field Operations Center
Sep 30, 2024 8:30 AM -
Oct 02, 2024 12:00 PM
 
34th Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo
Quality Suites Lake Wright - Norfolk Airport
Oct 07, 2024 - Oct 09, 2024
 
Lab Practices Committee Meeting
Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility
Oct 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Joint Leadership Retreat 2024
Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
Oct 24, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Cross Connection Devices: Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing- 40 Hours
Fairfax Water- Griffith WTP
Oct 28, 2024 6:30 AM -
Nov 01, 2024 3:30 PM
 
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News and Announcements
Virginia Utility CIP Forum to WaterJAM

Monday, September 9, 2024 | 8:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Presented by the VA AWWA Member Engagement Committee
Cost:  $125/includes breakfast, lunch, and PM break

Would you like to stay current on the Utility Industry's upcoming CIP projects? Attend our one-day workshop at JAM and gain valuable insights that can help with your marketing strategies. You'll learn about future annual service and project-specific contracts and gain inside information about upcoming capital improvement design and construction projects. Our workshop will cover the key people, projects, and budgets that impact our industry.

 

This annual event showcases municipalities across the state of Virginia. Here, you can target potential new clients, initiate discussions with existing clients about upcoming pursuits, and understand the owner's selection process. You'll receive a briefing on how to do business with each entity and even have direct access to ask questions and get answers.

 

You don't need to attend all of WaterJAM to attend this great workshop on Monday.  Click above to get signed up! 
Note:  Select Workshop Only (bottom right tile) to sign up for just this great event. 

 

Partial list of participating Utilities:

  • City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities
  • City of Virginia Beach Public Works
  • Spotsylvania County (Department of Utilities an Public Works)
  • Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
  • Fairfax Water
  • Newport New Waterworks
  • HRSD
  • DC Water
  • Chesterfield County Public Utilities
Each presentation will include: 
  • General information regarding the Utility
  • How to do business with the Utility
  • Review of their Capital Improvement Plan
  • Contact information for follow-up/questions
Cybersecurity Overview and Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Workshop
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Presented by the VA AWWA | VWEA Emergency Preparedness and
Security Committee
Cost:  $70
 

This interactive workshop will provide attendees with important cybersecurity information, including resources for cybersecurity assessments, technical assistance, planning, training, response, and funding. 
 
Upon arrival for this workshop, attendees will be given a simple eight-question self-assessment that includes the Top Cyber Actions for Security Water Systems published by CISA, EPA, and FBI. 

During the breakout portion of the workshop, attendees will be grouped based on their cyber maturity and/or awareness derived from the results of their self-assessment.

US EPA has developed new Cybersecurity Incident Response templates for each stage of cyber maturity. Attendees will be paired with facilitators to stimulate the development of an Incident Response Plan using the template that matches their self-assessed cyber maturity level. A hotwash session will conclude the workshop, where attendees will have the opportunity to share lessons learned and discuss a path forward through a Q&A across cybersecurity maturity/awareness levels.
 
Utility Manager’s Breakfast
Wednesday, September 11 | 7 - 8:30 AM
Presented by the Water Utility Committee 
Cost: $30 (Pre-registration required)
**Not included in WaterJAM conference registration; additional fee**
 
 
This breakfast is an excellent opportunity for managers, directors, and senior staff from drinking water and wastewater utilities to share ideas, discuss trends, and address critical issues. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts and network and collaborate with other utility leaders. This year’s presentation/speakers include:
 

Hot Virginia Water/Wastewater Utility Regulatory Issues
Presented by Chris Pomeroy, President of AquaLaw

Chris is general counsel and registered lobbyist for the Virginia Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies, the Virginia Municipal Stormwater Association, and the Virginia Municipal Drinking Water Association.  He will provide an executive briefing on water and utility-related policy developments at the state level.

 

An Inside Perspective on National Water Policy Issues and Workforce Retention
Presented by Erica Brown of Fairfax Water

After two decades of advocacy and utility management work at the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, Erica Brown recently transitioned to the role of Director of Administration at Fairfax Water. In this talk, she will discuss key national water policy issues that keep water association/advocacy staff busy -- specifically recent regulations and cybersecurity. She will also share insights from her new perspective inside the utility -  focusing on the critical workforce issue of attracting and retaining a diverse and robust workforce. She will highlight the questions utility managers should ask themselves and their leadership team to address this critical concern.

 
WaterJam Silent Auction and Reception
The Water Reach Joint Committee of the Virginia Section of the American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) and the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) is holding our Annual Silent Auction and Reception on Tuesday, September 10th, as part of WaterJAM.
 
Water Reach’s key initiative is to bring safe drinking water and proper sanitation to people who are without these basic necessities in our home state of Virginia.  This auction is our main fundraiser to support the activities of our Committee. Our primary efforts include using the technical resources of our committee members to resolve community and individual water and wastewater infrastructure needs. By leveraging our knowledge, we are able to gain funding for water and wastewater projects and provide assistance for projects in communities lacking the capacity to obtain adequate infrastructure.
 
We are asking for your participation in our Water Reach Silent Auction. We are requesting donations from businesses such as artwork, gift cards and certificates, services and/or products. If you’re an artist or a craftsperson, please consider donating some of your work to the Water Reach Silent Auction.
 
All monies raised during the auction will be used to fund water and sanitary projects in disadvantaged communities in Virginia.
 
Don't hesitate to get in touch with Greg Prelewicz at gprelewicz@fairfaxwater.org or Caitlin DeYoung at cdeyoung@rkk.com if you have any questions or want to donate.
 
We are grateful in advance for your consideration and support of this valuable program!
 
Networking Events Around the State
There is always something fun going on in the Virginia Section. Here is a list of networking events around the state. Click on an event to learn more and sign up!
 
 

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