WaterJAM

08/28/2026

Wrap up your WaterJAM experience with an exclusive behind-the-scenes facility tour! This year, we’re offering two exciting tour options—don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

The Industrial Pretreatment Facility Tour gives conference attendees an opportunity to tour STIHL’s Virginia Beach production facility with a special focus on STIHL’s pretreatment systems.

New Realm Brewing Company is offering conference attendees a unique opportunity to tour their facility, as they ceased offering regular tours to guests.

Be sure to add a tour to your conference registration! Learn more: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/Specialevents/Tours

08/27/2026

📢 Calling all water and wastewater treatment plants, resource recovery facilities, water pollution control plants and drinking water treatment plants! Do you have the best biosolids or residuals in Virginia? Bring samples of your stabilized biosolids or dewatered residuals to Virginia Beach to enter the Fifth Annual WaterJAM Biosolids Beauty Contest!

Register and drop off your entries at the marked table outside the WaterJAM Exhibit Hall no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16.

Learn more: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/Specialevents/Biosolidsbeauty

08/26/2026

💧 Workshop Spotlight: Advancing Flexible and Pragmatic Water Reuse

What role can water reuse play in Virginia’s future water supply? This technical workshop will explore how reuse can be integrated into the Commonwealth’s water supply portfolio, covering:

-Drivers for water reuse
-Key regulatory considerations
-Water quality challenges and treatment design
-Modeling tools for water supply planning
-Indirect and direct potable reuse applications in Virginia

💦Whether you’re a utility professional, consultant, or regulator, this workshop will provide valuable insight into the tools and technologies shaping how water reuse can be integrated into Virginia's water supply portfolio.

08/25/2026

Meet one of our keynote panelists: Lake Akinkugbe from AlexRenew!

Lake joined AlexRenew as the Director of Finance in 2023, bringing with him over 20 years of public and private financial sector experience, 12 of which are in the water and wastewater industry. Before joining AlexRenew, Lake was the Deputy Director of Management and Budget with the Prince William County Service Authority and has held various financial positions in the private sector.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear Lake share his insights during the WaterJAM 2026 keynote discussion!

💧 Read more and register for WaterJAM:
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/edprogram/keynote

08/24/2026

🌟 WaterJAM Workshop Spotlight: AI You Can Actually Use

The half-day "The Future of Wastewater: Digital Water, Process Innovation and PFAS Management" workshop will feature a range of speakers from utilities, municipalities, and industry experts working on the latest technologies.

The workshop will present an overview of advancements in data visualization and machine learning for wastewater operations, innovative approaches to biological nutrient removal, and updates on PFAS and other emerging contaminants including practical insights into implementing resilient, future-ready systems.

💧 Learn more and register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/edprogram/workshops

08/21/2026

🍿Join us the Monday of for a screening of the movie Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong followed by a panel discussion.

🎥Film description: As America’s aging wastewater system begins to fail, one plant does all it can to stay afloat. Plant manager Dustin Price, together with his dedicated team, battle aging infrastructure, “forever chemicals” and the misconceptions of an odor averse public to keep Portland, Maine clean and healthy.

Learn more: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/edprogram/workshops

Check out the trailer:

A feature length documentary - reach out now to book a screening! https://www.cardboardseagull.com/

08/20/2026

💡WaterJAM Workshop Spotlight: Virginia Utility CIP Forum

Would you like to keep up-to-date on Utility Industry's upcoming CIP projects? Attend the half-day “Virginia Utility CIP Form” workshop at and gain valuable insights that can help with your marketing strategies.

You'll learn about future annual service and project-specific contracts, gain inside information about upcoming capital improvement design and construction projects, and hear about the key people, projects, and budgets that impact our industry.

Learn more and register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/edprogram/workshops

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Meet one of our keynote panelists: Fernando Pasquel from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality!

Fernando is a seasoned water resources leader with more than 40 years of experience advancing stormwater and watershed management programs. He is also experienced in establishing funding and financing alternatives, modeling, and implementing infrastructure solutions to drive environmental protection while enhancing programmatic effectiveness.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear Fernando share his insights during the WaterJAM 2026 keynote discussion!

💧 Read more and register for WaterJAM:
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/WaterJAM26/edprogram/keynote

08/18/2026

🤫 Shhhhhh… it’s a SILENT auction!…but don’t worry, there will still be plenty of conversation, networking, and fun! 😉

Every Tuesday evening of WaterJAM, the VA AWWA Water Reach Committee hosts its Annual Silent Auction & Reception to raise funds to support safe drinking water and proper sanitation for communities throughout Virginia, especially small systems.

💙 Want to help? We’re looking for donations! Gift baskets, artwork, plants, beverages, coolers, experiences, and other unique items are welcome. Interested in donating? Email Gregory Prelewicz at [email protected] or Ha Dao at [email protected].

🍻 Then join us Tuesday evening to network, enjoy the reception, and bid on some amazing items...all for a great cause!