Pacific Water Quality Association

05/29/2026

We are happy to announce the PWQA NorCal Education & Networking Day happening on July 24 from 10 am to 3 pm at PACE Supply Corp. headquarters in Rohnert Park.

Please join us for an educational and informative day featuring three WQA-accredited educational sessions led by seasoned industry experts, legislative update, as well as opportunities to connect and network with industry professionals and peers.

Agenda:

10:00 - 10:15 AM Welcome Address
10:15 - 11:00 AM Education Presentation 1: The Challenges Of Treating Surface Water by Clifford Fasnacht, Pacific Purification Inc.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Legislative Update by Guest Speaker Representative from the CA State Capital
12:00 - 1:00 PM Networking & Taco Bar Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 PM Education Presentation 2: Proper Field Practices for Water Testing & Sample Grabs by Brad Meadows, SoCal Water Solutions & Meadows Lab Fundamentals, LLC
2:00 - 2:45 PM Education Presentation 3: Field Best Practices & Lessons Learned Over 50 Years by Charles Judson, Weeks Drilling & Pump Co.
3:00 PM End of Day Happy Hour

Cost: Members: $25 per person • Non-members: $55 per person

SPECIAL NEW MEMBER PROMOTION:
If your company has never been a PWQA member, join now and receive complimentary admission to this event for up to two attendees. Contact the office for assistance: 626.283.4464 or email [email protected].

Sign up now to save your seat: pwqa.org

05/27/2026

REMINDER - PWQA Scholarship Application closes this Friday, May 29!

The 2026 PWQA Scholarship is open to individuals who are either employees of a Member Company in good standing or family members of a Member Company’s employee (spouse, child, grandchild).

The 2026 Scholarship award of $5,000 is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Member Companies: SoCal Saltworks LLC, Pentair, Quality Water of Aptos, SoCal Water Solutions LLC and Water Techniques.

Don't miss the deadline, apply today! Download the Scholarship Application Form from PWQA website, https://pwqa.org/scholarships/

Fill out and return the application form with all supporting materials to our office no later than May 29, 2026. Please direct all questions to our office at (626) 283-4464 or [email protected]

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05/19/2026

REMINDER - PWQA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 29TH.

The 2026 PWQA Scholarship is open to individuals who are either employees of a Member Company in good standing or family members of a Member Company’s employee (spouse, child, grandchild).

The 2026 Scholarship award of $5,000 is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Member Companies: SoCal Saltworks LLC, Pentair, Quality Water of Aptos, SoCal Water Solutions LLC and Water Techniques.

Application deadline for submission is May 29, 2026. To apply, please download the Scholarship Application Form from PWQA website, https://pwqa.org/scholarships/

Fill out and return the application form with all supporting materials to our office no later than May 29, 2026. Please direct all questions to our office at (626) 283-4464 or [email protected]

05/15/2026

Congratulations, Irma!

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Big news for water quality.

The Healthy H2O Act has passed the House, with key provisions included in the Farm Bill to expand access to water testing and filtration for rural households.

WQA applauds Rep. David Rouzer and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree for their leadership in advancing practical, science-based solutions.

Learn more: https://wqa.org/advocacy/us-legislation-agency-actions/healthy-h2o-act/

05/14/2026

Congratulations WQA for another great convention!

The biggest WQA Convention & Expo yet. Miami Beach brought together the brightest minds in water quality for an unforgettable week of connection, innovation,...

05/07/2026

PWQA held our first online webinar on April 23 featuring Frank DeSilva of Resintech. Frank presented an important topic, “The removal of Hexavalent Chromate from Drinking Water Supplies.”
In this webinar, Frank discussed the health effects, regulatory limits, and treatment technologies available, including reverse osmosis and ion exchange systems. He explained the differences between strong base and weak base anion resins, highlighting their performance capabilities and regeneration requirements.
The presentation covered current detection rates in California water systems, disposal considerations for spent regeneration brine, and cost comparisons between different treatment methods. Frank also addressed questions about skin absorption risks, regeneration processes, and disposal protocols for spent resin. The webinar concluded with a question and answer session where participants discussed additional technical details about resin performance and natural occurrence of hexavalent chromium in groundwater.
Thank you to all who joined us. For those who missed this insightful and informative webinar, you may view the recording here: https://youtu.be/S-77eCca-hU

05/06/2026

PWQA Scholarship for PWQA Members now open for application!

The 2026 PWQA Scholarship is now open to individuals who are either employees of a Member Company in good standing or family members of a Member Company’s employee (spouse, child, grandchild).

The 2026 Scholarship award of $5,000 is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Member Companies: SoCal Saltworks LLC, Pentair, Quality Water of Aptos, SoCal Water Solutions LLC and Water Techniques.

Application deadline for submission is May 29, 2026. To apply, please download the Scholarship Application Form from PWQA website, https://pwqa.org/scholarships/

Fill out and return the application form with all supporting materials to our office no later than May 29, 2026. Please direct all questions to our office at (626) 283-4464 or [email protected]