Keynote Speakers Announced for Emerging Water Technology Symposium
Dr. Richard Thorsten, chief impact officer for Water.org, and Robert Puente, president and CEO of the San Antonio Water System, will deliver the keynote addresses at this year’s Emerging Water Technology Symposium, scheduled for May 10-11 in San Antonio, Texas. The EWTS is co-convened by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and Plumbing Manufacturers International.
In addition to the keynote addresses, the EWTS will feature presentations and discussions on today’s most pressing water-related issues, including:
- Updates on the status of research activities and mitigation strategies for legionella and other opportunistic pathogens in water distribution and premise plumbing systems
- Discussions on the unintended consequences of water efficiency that threaten water quality and water system efficacy
- New technologies and information on water reuse and alternate water sources
- Demonstration on how young students are thinking about and working toward solutions for global water problems
Attendees are advised to register early, as seating is limited. The early-bird rate of $495 ends March 15. For more information, visit ewts.org.
