From Source to Tap
Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a unique opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements and challenges of the past five decades while exploring the exciting possibilities for the future of drinking water quality. Featuring case studies, cutting-edge research, and invaluable lessons learned, this conference will cover crucial topics such as source water protection, drinking water system operations, and visionary plans for the next 50 years.
General Admission: $250 Full Conference or $145/Day
State of Michigan Employees: $150 Full or $75/Day
Student/Community Member: $50 Full (no daily rate)
(designed for full-time students and to support not-for-profit community groups and organizations)
Registration Deadline: September 11, 2024
Featured Speakers
Bringing together professionals, including community water supply personnel, local officials, community representatives, partners from the local, state, and federal levels, academia, consultants, service providers, source water protection partners, and others from the Great Lakes region to focus on crucial topics such as:
- SDWA - Past, Present & Future
- Focus on the Future: Contaminants of Emerging Concern
- Where it all starts: Source Water Protection
- Leading the Way on Lead
- Community Engagement/Partnerships
- Making the Future Stronger with Water System Resiliency
- Technical Assistance/Capital Improvement Planning/Affordability
In 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act set standards for drinking water suppliers, service, and quality, leaving a clearly identifiable, positive impact on Great Lakes communities over the past five decades. Drinking water professionals, communities, and suppliers strive every day to ensure that the water we drink is protected at the source and safe to drink at the tap. We invite you to join us in celebrating past achievements and be part of the conversation that will shape the next 50 years of progress and innovation.
Continuing Education: This conference has been approved for up to 1.0 CECs (0.5 each day) in the Technical Category for Drinking Water Operators and will also provide up to 10 Continuing Education Hours (CEH)/Professional Development Hours (PEH).
Registration questions:
Joel Roseberry (RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov)
Alana Berthold (BertholdA@Michigan.gov)
#SDWA50
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at this event should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 by September 10, 2024, to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
