2021 SDWWA Annual Conference Is On!

COVID-19 Guidance for SDWWA 2021 Annual Conference at the Best

​ Western Ramkota Conference Center in Rapid City
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The SDWWA Board is excited to offer this in-person annual conference and are committed to protecting the health and well-being of conference attendees and presenters. 

We offer the following guidance regarding COVID-19 and conference attendance:
  • If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, or have recently been in close contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend the conference.
  • In keeping with the Best Western Ramkota policy, masks are required for anyone not fully vaccinated, and optional for those who are fully vaccinated. SDWWA will have masks available at the conference.
  • At this time there are no other specific requirements in place.  Due to the changing COVID-19 landscape, if you feel you are not comfortable, you may choose not to attend the conference and your registration fee will be refunded. 
  • Please follow the guidelines and policies of your employer.   
 
Thank You,  and have a safe and enjoyable conference!
The annual meeting of the South Dakota Section of the American Water Works Association (SDAWWA), and the annual meeting of the South Dakota Water Environment Association (SDWEA) are held in conjunction with the SDWWA Annual Conference.
If you would like to make a presentation at the SDWWA Conference or one of the seminars, please submit an abstract, and it will be forwarded to the proper committee. Abstracts should be submitted according to the following schedule:

Annual Conference By June 1
Water Seminar By September 1
Wastewater Seminar By January 1
Obtain Speaker Biographical Data
 Form Here
.pdf format
.rtf format
Abstracts will be evaluated and the author notified whether the presentation will be accepted.
Submit abstracts to:
Electronic copy by email Association Secretary
or paper copy to:
Rob Kittay, Secretary
SDWWA
PO Box 353
Pierre, SD 57501
The topics and presentations at the Annual Conference are typically geared toward the experienced operator, but all attendees will gain valuable knowledge.

Typical topics include

  • Regulatory Updates
  • Research projects given by some of the brightest graduate students in South Dakota
  • The latest in treatment techniques
  • The latest cutting edge tools and equipment available
  • Construction and other projects being done at South Dakota water and wastewater systems
“Tips for Giving a Great Presentation by WEF”
One of the most important things about the Annual Conference is the chance to meet and mingle with your peers in the water and wastewater industry.  Everyone from the one operator town to operators from the largest cities in South Dakota, and some leaders on the national level from the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation will be in attendance. It is a great chance to meet the staff from the SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources, EPA representatives, engineers, suppliers, and many others.
Please plan to attend!

Upcoming Conferences and Seminars
2021 Annual Conference
2022 Annual Conference
2023 Annual Conference
2024 Annual Conference
2025 Annual Conference
2026 Annual Conference
2027 Annual Conference
September 15 - 17
September 14 - 16
September 13 - 15
September 11 - 13
September 10 - 12
September 16 - 18
September 15 - 17
Rapid City, Ramkota
Sioux Falls, Ramkota
Spearfish, Holiday Inn
Deadwood, The Lodge
Pierre, Ramkota
Aberdeen, Ramkota
Deadwood, The Lodge