About this Event
Join MPUA staff and other professionals from around the state to learn about the evolving topics in Water and Wastewater while receiving DNR certification credit.
Sponsors and Vendors must sign up by January 23, 2026. Attendees must register by February 6, 2026.
Tuesday, February 17
9:00 AM – Coffee with the vendors
10:00 AM – Intro and logistics
10:15 AM – Welcome
10:30 AM – Session 1 (Joint): Lock Out/Tag Out Training
11:00 AM – Session 2 (Joint): SCADA Master Planning for the 21st Century
12:00 PM – Lunch and vendor networking
1:00 PM – Session 3
Drinking Water: Jar Testing and Chemical Optimization
Wastewater: SSO Management
2:00 PM – Session 4
Drinking Water: Backwashing and Filter Health
Wastewater: Lift Station Maintenance
3:00 PM – 30-minute break with vendors
3:30 PM – Session 5
Drinking Water: The Great H2O Mystery
Wastewater: Laboratory/Microscope Training
5:00 PM – End of Day 1
Wednesday, February 18
7:30 AM – Breakfast
8:00 AM – Session 1 (Joint): From Plants to Pipes to People – Driven by Hometown Excellence
8:30 AM – Session 2
Drinking Water: Water Resources Program Updates – Flood Control and Reservoir Projects
Wastewater: What to Expect with an Inspection
10:00 AM – Session 3
Drinking Water: Lead & Copper Rule Updates and Q&A with MoDNR staff
Wastewater: NPDES Permitting 101 and Meet & Greet with MoDNR Permit Writers
11:30 AM – Diamond Sponsor Presentation
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Post-Conference Workshop
Drinking Water: Confined Space Training
Wastewater: Pretreatment Training
4:00 PM – End of Day 2
MPUA Code of Conduct Statement
MPUA values the unique perspectives and experiences of our team, members, vendors, and the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to acknowledge individual contributions to create a more engaged culture. MPUA’s core values of collaboration, accountability, respect, excellence, and servant leadership (C.A.R.E.S.) inspire greater innovation and effectiveness to drive organizational success. We support those we work with and those we serve by valuing their talents, hearing their perspectives, and encouraging participation.
Contact an MPUA employee if you feel the code of conduct is being violated. MPUA reserves the right to take disciplinary action against those who are not following the values outlined above.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MPUA Office & Training Center, 2200 Maguire Boulevard, Columbia, United States
USD 108.55 to USD 5337.21
