The IWPC 2026 program is organized into tracks based on a variety of interests. Click on each track below to see titles of sessions offered. Or, click the "Full Agenda" button to see the full schedule with descriptions in our conference app.

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Biosolids Management ^
  • Improving Biosolids Management and Biogas Utilization with AlexRenew's Solids Upgrade Program
  • Overhauling Dinosaurs: Upgrading 20th Century Digesters For Next Generation Performance
  • The Impacts of Heating Biosolids on the Fate of PFAS: Drying, Pyrolysis, and Gasification
  • Lessons Learned for Biosolids Improvements at Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District
Collection Systems ^
  • MWRD Kirie-Egan Forcemain Inspection Proves a Valuable Tool for Infrastructure Reliability
  • Hydraulic Analysis of Geysering Events in the MWRDGC Mainstream TARP System
  • Asset Management for Today's (and Tomorrow's) Wastewater Programs
Construction Practices ^
  • Maximizing Asset Life Cycle Performance Through Protective Coatings Preventive Maintenance
  • Sequencing Success: Coordinating Digester and CHP Upgrades Without Disruption
  • Enhancing Efficiency and Accountability in Construction Projects Through Electronic Document Management
DEI ^
  • Women in Water Panel
  • Our Stories
  • The Nexus Between Equity, Inclusion, and Our Industry
Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment ^
  • Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Process Focused on Unsewered Communities and Existing Communities Facing New Ammonia and Nutrient Removal Requirements
  • Oxidation Ditch Design: Tips, Tricks, and Trade-Offs
  • Unlocking Capacity with Sludge Densification
Laboratory ^
  • 40 CFR 136 Update
  • Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations and Options
Liquid Treatment ^
  • Retrofitting an Existing Area and Process to Incorporate Centrifuges
  • An Excess of Excess Flow Challenges: A 10-Year Journey to Compliance
  • Unlocking Value Along FRWRD's Journey to a Digital Twin
  • Unveiling the Science of Polymer Activation in Solids Treatment
Nutrient Removal & Reuse ^
  • DO the Right Thing: Practical Considerations for Low DO Implementation
  • Start-Up and Commissioning of the Largest U.S. Installation of Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) Technology
  • Pilot Testing ANITA Mox at Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District Northeast Plant
  • Filtration in Practice: Data and Lessons for Reliable Phosphorus Removal
Operator Review ^
  • ERTC/SIUe Collection System Review
  • ERTC/SIUe Class 1-2 review
  • ERTC/SIUe Class 3-4 Review
  • Operators Challenge
PFAS ^
  • Facility Planning for PFAS Treatment of Landfill Leachate
  • Turning the PFAS Problem Stream into a Solution: RO Concentrate Options
Pretreatment ^
  • Points That Matter: A Logic-Driven ERP for Pretreatment Programs
  • Spreadsheet Superpowers: Excel Essentials for Operators and Pretreatment Professionals
  • Knock, Knock. Who's There? Conducting Industrial Surveys at Unknown Facilities
  • The Compliance Compass: Navigating 40 CFR Subchapter N - Effluent Guidelines and Standards
Research & Innovation ^
  • Investigation of Granules in A Flow-Through Activated Sludge System via Biological Selectors
  • A New Integrated Approach for Beneficial Uses of Biogas-CO2 in Wastewater Treatment
  • Optimizing Phosphate Removal and Recovery with an Iron-Oxide Nanocomposite at Laboratory Scale
  • From Theory to Practice: Data-Driven Insights for Designing and Operating Struvite Recovery Systems
Students & Young Professionals ^
  • Bridging the Gap between Generations in the Water/Wastewater Industry
  • Student and Young Professional Competitions
  • Student/Young Professional Poster Competition
Sustainability & Energy ^
  • Reimagining Water: A Beginner's Guide to Reuse
  • GHG Inventory Tools for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities: A Utility's Effort to Quantify and Reduce GHG Emissions
  • Fox Metro's North WWTP RNG Utilization Project: A Regional, Strategic Vision for Digester Gas Reuse
  • Long-Term Insights into Permeable Pavement Infiltration Performance
Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical ^
  • Addressing Facility Space Constraints for Electrical Upgrades
  • Don't Get Your Wires Crossed: Understanding Digital SCADA Planning, Reliability, and Hardware
  • Shielded Solid Insulated Switchgear: First North American Design
  • Understanding Power Imbalance in Electric Motors: Why It Matters for Energy and Operational Efficiency
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations ^
  • UV Disinfection at SWRC, Naperville, IL: Journey from Planning to Commissioning and Lessons Learned
  • Neutralization of Municipal Wastewater Digester Gas Lines
  • A Breath of Fresh Air: Understanding the Importance of Diffused Aeration Systems
  • Optimizing Nutrient Pollution Reduction at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Upgrading Facultative Lagoons: Challenges and Solutions
  • Sludge Pumping System Modernization: Balancing Safety, Efficiency, and Continuous Operations
  • Preserving and Enhancing Human Oversight with Implementation of Digital Twins at Wastewater Treatment Plants
Wastewater Treatment Plant Planning ^
  • Master Planning That Works: Linking Infrastructure, Operations, and Rates for Smarter Decisions
  • Show Me the Money! Proactive Planning and Creative Funding Strategies for Federal and State Programs
  • Beyond 20 Years: When Standard Planning Periods Don't Tell the Whole Story
Watershed Management ^
  • Watershed Update
  • Illinois Water Quality Standards Update
  • TMDL Program Update
  • IEPA Permit Section Update
  • Illinois MS4 Permit Program Update
  • Initial Results from a Watershed Approach Applied to Improving Biological Integrity


The IWPC 2026 program is subject to change. Please stay tuned for additional presentations and events.