EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
The seventh Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) returned as an in-person event for the first time in four years, bringing together industry, manufacturing, water utility and government leaders from around the world. The event was held May 10-11 at the Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, and was co-convened by the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI). The focus of this year’s event was building safe and resilient plumbing systems.
Photos courtesy of Nicole Krawcke/Plumbing & Mechanical and IAPMO
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Pete DeMarco, executive vice president of advocacy and research for the IAPMO Group, gives opening remarks during the seventh Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS).
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
PMI CEO Kerry Stackpole gives opening remarks during the seventh EWTS held in San Antonio, May 10-11.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Robert Puente, president and CEO of San Antonio Water, gives a presentation about cultivating a culture of technology innovation.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
EWTS attendees sit in on keynote speaker Robert Puente’s presentation on the first day of the symposium.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
EWTS attendees listen to presenters during the seventh EWTS, held at the Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Phillip White, manager of plumbing and mechanical inspections for the City of Vancouver (Canada), discusses unique plumbing code considerations for nonpotable water systems.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
EWTS attendees ask questions during and after technical presentations during the seventh biennial event.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Janet Stout, executive vice president and founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory, asks questions after technical presentations during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Natascha Milesi-Ferretti, mechanical engineer with the National Institute of Standars and Technology (NIST), discusses NIST’s Premise Plumbing research activities during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Jim Kendzel, director of codes and standards for the American Supply Association (ASA) asks questions following the NIST update.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Stephanie Salmon, president of Potomac Government Relations and PMI’s Washington representative, asks questions following the NIST update during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
IAPMO’s Pete DeMarco asks questions following technical presentations during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Julius Ballanco PE, CPD, FASPE, president of JB Engineering and Code Consulting, greets other attendees during a break at EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Sun Gil Kim, senior program officer on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discusses reinventing the toilet during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Ed Osann (left), senior policy analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Clement Cid (right), laboratory manager for the California Institute of Technology discuss reinvented toilets and preparing the regulatory environment for commercialization.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Kurt Steenhoek, international representative for the United Association, gives a presentation about implement strategies for water quality during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Janet Stout, executive vice president and founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory, discusses ending Legionnaires’ disease by applying supplemental disinfection control in plumbing systems.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
EWTS attendees visit event sponsor tables during the break in sessions at EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Left to right: Julius Ballanco, Kurt Steenhoek and Janet Stout participate in the day one panel discussion on effective risk management of building water systems for pathogen control.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Left to right: James Dipping, director of plumbing engineering for Environmental Systems Design, and Christoph Lohr, vice president of strategic initiatives for IAPMO, participate in the day one panel discussion on effective risk management of building water systems for pathogen control.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Janet Stout and James Dipping participate in the day one panel discussion on effective risk management of building water systems for pathogen control.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Gary Klein, president of Gary Klein and Associates, discusses right-sizing plumbing systems and using IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator on upcoming projects during EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Matt Freije, CEO of HC Info, discusses smart monitoring of premise plumbing for Legionella growth conditions during day two of EWTS.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates the second day panel discussion on the implications and funding the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Left to right: Ed Osann, Dain Hansen, executive vice president of government relations for IAPMO, and Stephanie Salmon participate in the second day panel discussion on the implications and funding of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Dain Hansen discusses how money will be allocated in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
EWTS hosts successful return in San Antonio
Team HydroPuris closed out EWTS by discussing the prototype they created for the U.S. Army’s eCybermission competition.