EPA at WEFTEC 2019-EPA Technical Sessions and Workshops
EPA Participation at the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC)
EPA participated in WEFTEC 2019 which provided an important opportunity for water infrastructure sector stakeholders and EPA leadership and staff to interact. These interactions facilitated information sharing and formed partnerships, furthering EPA’s and the water sector’s joint quest of achieving clean and safe water for all Americans.
WEFTEC 2019, held in Chicago, Illinois, EPA’s exhibition space was in the McCormick Place North Building, Hall B, Booth 7921. During exhibition hours, EPA hosted the EPA Speaker Series, a variety of focused brief talks on individual topics. EPA staff and management were available to discuss programs related to water infrastructure funding and financing, effective utilities, technology and innovation, water quality, and drinking water.
| Sunday, September 22 | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | U.S. EPA Stormwater Financing Task Force: Opportunities and Challenges to Address Stormwater Financing Needs | Ellen Tarquinio |
| Monday, September 23 | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Global Center Opening | Lee Forsgren |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Public Officials Forum Luncheon | Andrew Sawyers |
| 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Water Policy Update (Session 200) | David Ross, Cathy Stepp, Yu-Ting Guilaran, Andrew Sawyers, John Goodin, and Deborah Nagle |
| Tuesday, September 24 | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | What is Beyond Integrated Planning? (Session 317) | Danielle Stephan |
| 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | Utility Leaders Plenary Session: A Path Forward on Affordability (Session 334) | Andrew Sawyers |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | WEF InFLOW Discussion Panel: Journeys through the Water Industry | Andrew Sawyers |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Integrated Planning Round Table (Session 419) | Sally Gutierrez |
| Wednesday, September 25 | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | The End of the Rainbow: Where to Look for Your Pot of Gold (Session 517) | Dan-Tam Nguyen, Leslie Corcelli, and Jorianne Jernberg |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Water Reuse in Israel and the US: Lessons Learned and Opportunities (Session IP25) | Jeff Lape |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Why Become a Utility of the Future? (Session 529) | James Horne |