CSWEA 100th Annual Meeting 2027

The Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) 100th Annual Meeting is a professional conference designed to facilitate the exchange of water quality knowledge and experiences among its members and the public across Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The technical program features sessions on day-to-day treatment, emerging industry concerns like climate change impacts on Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) and One Water planning, case studies from diverse perspectives (operators, young professionals, middle management, utility leaders), and new/innovative technologies. Key topics include operations and maintenance efficiency, collection systems, advancements in liquids treatment, research and design, watersheds and stormwater management, residuals/solids/biosolids, utility management (including asset management, funding, and emergency planning), resource recovery and energy optimization, and soft skills/leadership development. The conference aims to foster greater awareness of water quality achievements and challenges.