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42nd Annual Conference & Trade Show

42nd Annual Conference & Trade Show

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 to Thursday, December 8, 2022

* Registration open until 12/5/22 at 3:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

Join us at the Samoset Resort!

      

      

220 WARRENTON STREET,
ROCKPORT, ME


We're thrilled to return to the Samoset Resort for our 42nd Annual Conference! Their space is big enough to accommodate our tradeshow and our expansive selection of live classes, and it's on the ocean.



ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are located within the resort! The Samoset has over 160 rooms available for both exhibitors and attendees. Guest rooms were recently redone in 2019 and feature private balconies, some with ocean front views.


NEW ROOMS available in our block
at the Samoset! 

Click the button below to reserve your room. Space is limited,
so don't miss your chance and book today!

Reserve Your Room


We now have a room block at the
Hampton Inn & Suites Rockland!

Room pricing starts at $119.00 (plus taxes). This price will only be
honored through Nov 25th, so reserve your room today! 

For reservations at the Hampton, call the hotel at 207-594-6644 and ask for the Maine Rural Water Association room block.


WEDNESDAY SESSIONS
CONCURRENT SESSION 1:   8:00 - 9:30AM TRACK
Activated Sludge – Process Control WW
Lead Service Line Inventory W
VSWS Treatment Technologies W/VSWS
How to Look for Red Flags in Utility Districts & Apply Forensic Accounting W/WW/ADMIN
        
CONCURRENT SESSION 2:   9:40 - 11:10AM TRACK
CISA: The Industry’s Partner for the Cyber Security Sector W/WW/ADMIN 
Concrete Tank Maintenance W/WW
VSWS Rules Updates W/VSWS
Managing a Crisis for Water/Wastewater Systems W/WW/ADMIN 
HDPE Pipe, Valves, & Fusion W/WW
---------------      LUNCH & TRADE SHOW      ---------------
CONCURRENT SESSION 3:   12:40 - 2:10PM TRACK
Asset Management for New Wastewater Asset Rules WW
DWP & EPA Updates W/ADMIN
It’s Not Just Filling a Bottle: Proper Sampling Techniques W/VSWS
CISA: Physical Security Support to Water/ Wastewater W/WW/ADMIN
Hydrants & Valves - Proper Operation W
        
CONCURRENT SESSION 4:   2:20 - 3:50PM TRACK
Stand-by Power & Energy Storage W/WW/ADMIN
How to Work With an Engineer: Yes, it can be Done! W/WW/ADMIN
VSWS Sanitary Survey/ Field Items W/VSWS
Project Management - Start to Finish W/WW/ADMIN
------------      TRADE SHOW & RECEPTION      -------------

Thank you to our Web & Program Sponsors!

     

If you have questions about the registration process specifically, please contact our Marketing and Membership Communications Manager, Amanda Brill at (207) 737-4092 ex. 423 or amanda.brill@mainerwa.org.

For questions about our Annual Conference sessions or credits, please contact our Education Development Director, Andrew Snowman at (207) 530-6073 or andrew.snowman@mainerwa.org. 


Attendee Registration is OPEN!

View Attendee Welcome Packet


THURSDAY SESSIONS
CONCURRENT SESSION 1:   8:00 - 9:30AM TRACK
PFAS in the Wastewater Process WW/ADMIN
Funding Application Process W/ADMIN
Developing a Personnel Policy, It Can Make All the Difference!

W/WW-M
/ADMIN

The Skinny on Chemical Feed Pumps W/WW
Easements & Construction Contracts W/WW/ADMIN
-------     BRUNCH, TASTE TEST, & TRADE SHOW      -------
CONCURRENT SESSION 2:   11:45AM - 1:15PM TRACK
QA/QC Wastewater Samples & DEP Updates WW
Water PFAS Sampling Process/ Rules/ Regs/ What’s Next? W
Payroll Compliance Updates W/WW-M
/ADMIN
Building Relationships Between Cities & Districts W/WW-M
/ADMIN
Leadership Forum W/WW-M
/ADMIN
        
CONCURRENT SESSION 3:   1:25PM - 2:55PM TRACK
Inflow/Infiltration – Location, Measuring, Remediation WW
Leak Detection & Line Location W/WW
When People Don’t Pay – PUC Rules W/WW-M
/ADMIN
GIPS/GIS Applications W/WW

-------------     EDUCATION TRACK KEY      -------------
W = Water WW = Wastewater
VSWS = Very Small Water Systems WW-M = Wastewater Management
ADMIN = Management/ Admin