TRACK DESCRIPTIONS
FINANCIAL, MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL C-Suite water leaders face tough decisions about risk, resilience, and corporate responsibility. Balancing economic and legal factors with environmental care is vital as utilities manage the complexities of regulations, bond ratings, and funding sources. Join us as legal and financial experts discuss issues that affect our
water leaders.
WATER USE EFFICIENCY PRACTICES Water use efficiency practices are essential tools for water resource managers. Managing demand requires innovative solutions. Explore planning and research initiatives, strategies to support and achieve demandside management, outdoor water efficiency, and how the right technology can deliver significant water efficiency benefits.
UTILITY RISK AND RESILIENCE Extreme weather events have increased significantly in recent years. Resilience efforts by water and wastewater utilities save lives and money and are crucial for helping cities prepare for these challenges. Review provisions in America’ s Water Infrastructure Act for assessing risk and increasing resilience against natural and cyber hazards.
THE‘ GREAT WATER’ OF CHESAPEAKE AND VIRGINIA This track will highlight innovative projects and topics that will shape the future success of the Chesapeake region: from data center development and the impact of AI on water, to new approaches for regional management and protection of shared source water, to world-class asset management using cutting-edge technologies that
safeguard the area around our nation’ s capital.
WATER RESOURCES PLANNING, PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT Protecting and managing water resource portfolios requires a comprehensive approach that includes existing water sources, water conservation efforts, potable reuse projects, watershed protection, groundwater management, and resilience strategies. Join experts to discuss best practices for building a strong water supply portfolio.
REUSE To meet increasing and stressed water supply demands, utilities are seeking to diversify their portfolios. Potable reuse is becoming a viable option for more water utilities. Join experts as they discuss the challenges and identify proven strategies for implementing potable reuse as an additional water source.
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