IndianaWEA

📣 Two Calls for Abstracts are coming soon! 👥 Feb. 2027: Utility Management Seminar Workforce development, utility benchmarks + more ⚙️ March 2027: Technical Conference Technical wastewater topics, hands-on demos + new technologies Got an idea? Start planning now! 👀

Be on the lookout! IWEA will release membership renewals within the coming week. If you were a member for 2026, your membership will expire on 12/31/26. Be sure to renew ASAP so you don't have a lapse of membership.

📢 CEUs have been submitted and PDH certificates are available to download! Visit this webpage to view the submission or find your certificate - indianawea.org/annual-confer…

🏆 Congratulations to our newest members of the @WEForg's Quarter Century Operator Club - Loren Prange from TriCo Regional Sewer Utility and Pete Corsaro from Citizens Energy Group!

🏆 The Operations and Maintenance Award of Excellence recognizes a facility that demonstrates exceptional operational performance and reliability. This year, we are happy to award City of Carmel WTTP with this honor. Congratulations!

🏆 The L.L. Larson Safety Award recognizes an individual whose influence has created a safer course for those around them. Congratulations to Jerry Bishir from @MarionUtilities for being this year's recipient. Thank you for your commitment to safety, Jerry!

🏆 The John M. Craddock Award recognizes outstanding contributions that strengthen both our profession and our environment through contributions in industrial wastewater and pretreatment. Congratulations to Kim Thompson for being selected this year for this honor.

🏆 This year we awarded not one, but three deserving Operators of the Year! Congratulations to Jeff Farmer, Jim Kerezman, and Scott Hunsucker! Thank you for your dedication to protecting Indiana's water.

🏆 Last week we mentioned the Honorary Member is not awarded every year. Well today's winner is also in that boat. This year, we are so happy to thank Merrell Bros., Inc. for all they do for IWEA with the Advocate Award. Congratulations, team!

🏆 "An Honorary Member shall be a person of acknowledged eminence in one or more fields of activity within the scope of the stated objectives of the Association." This year, we are thrilled to have awarded Gary Ruston from @WesslerEng with this prestigious honor.

Did you register for the Collection Systems Operators Exam this fall? The Alliance of Indiana Rural Water - AIRW is hosting a 4-day course to provide review, study material, and instruction in preparation. 🔗 Learn more & register - indianawea.org/event/allianc…

We had a such a great time at this year's IWEA Annual Conference but the real question is, did you? If you attended the conference this year, we would love if you could take a few moments to share your feedback - freeonlinesurveys.com/s/NH87…

Hmmm…was something missing? You bet! Some of our award winners ended up in another gallery. Click the link below to view additional photos. dropbox.com/scl/fo/95h4yql8u…

📢 NEW LOCATION ADDED For those of you in the northern half of Indiana, Gary Sanitary District has offered to host exams on the same date as those we are offering at the IWEA Office. 🔗 indianawea.org/certification…

🏆 Congratulations to the winners who took home the Excellence in Safety awards at this year's IWEA Annual Conference. We are so proud to recognize your commitment to safety within your facilities. 🏷 Be sure to tag your facility in the comments!

Want to relive some of the epic moments from this year's IWEA Annual Conference? Check out our photo gallery! 📸 🔗 View the full gallery - dropbox.com/scl/fo/hvwbav63h…

We want to hear from water professionals like YOU! The Editorial, Public Communications, & Outreach (EPCO) Committee has issued a short survey to let them know what types of content members like you would like to see more of. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

🏆 Congratulations to the winners who took home the Laboratory Excellence awards at this year's IWEA Annual Conference. We are so proud to recognize your lab facilities that go above and beyond. 🏷 Be sure to tag your facility in the comments!

Each year, IWEA offers certification exams for Collection Systems Operators and Laboratory Analysts in the spring and the fall. If you are interested in taking an exam, be sure to submit your application by Tuesday, 9/29. Learn more and apply - indianawea.org/certification…