The IWPCA is sponsoring a Water Quality Academy with EPA to train City Staff, Plant Managers, Regulators and Consultants on how Water Quality standards are determined and how a NPDES permit is developed. The academy is a 2.5 day course in Muscatine at the Stanley Foundation Conference Center July 28th-30th and is FREE. Go to http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/academy/index.html to register. (June 21, 2009)

Registration for the 91st Annual IWPCA Conference is now available online.  The conference is June 10-12, 2009, with a golf outing and Fun Ride Benefit on June 9, 2009.  CORRECTION - The Collection System Test Fee is $45 and was incorrect in the brochures mailed. (May 9, 2009)

The full list of Golden Manhole, The Wrenchers, and the Laboratory Analyst award recipients has been posted on the Awards page. (April 12, 2009)

Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program hosted by the Kansas WEA is May 12-13, 2009.

The brochure and registration information for the Spring Operator's Short Course on April 28th to the 29th is now online, including hotel registration.  Visit the Education Committee webpage for Short Course registration, information on the shotgun event on April 28th, and hotel registration. (March 2, 2009)

The 53rd Annual Great Plains Conference is April 1st and 2nd.  Go to the Calendar of Events to download a registration brochure. (February 28, 2009)

Brochure and Registration form for the 18th Annual Biosolids Conference on March 18, 2009 is available (February 12, 2009)

The 2009 Collections System Specialty Conference will be held March 5-6, 2009 (January 7, 2009)

The Water for People committee has a new webpage.  So far it includes a great summary of the fund raising efforts from the 2008 IWPCA annual meeting. (November 13, 2008)

Read the NRDC petition recommending EPA add nitrogen and phosphorous to "secondary standards", along with the IWPCA's response.  On the Government Affairs page.  (April 13, 2008)

See how your facility will rank with the Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Point Rating System.  What grade operator may you need to be? (March 3, 2008)