The Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference is the joint annual conference of the Illinois Water Environment Association and the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators.

We are now accepting abstracts for the 2022 conference. Session topics include biosolids, career development & leadership, case studies, collection systems, electrical & controls, energy use reduction, green infrastructure, laboratory, LIFT, liquid treatment processes, maintenance & mechanical, nutrient removal& reuse, plant operations, pretreatment, safety, solid treatment processes, stormwater & wet weather, wastewater fundementals, and watershed management.

Please use the link below to submit an abstract. Abstract submittal deadline has been extended to September 24, 2021.

IWPC 2022 ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL

  Conference Highlights

Networking Opportunities
Be sure to join us for Operators Challenge and the Exhibitor Reception. Both are Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall.

Scholarship Fundraiser
Look for our popular gift basket fundraiser.

Walk-Run
New this year is a Tuesday morning walk/run event in support of Water for People.

Student Design Competition
The Student Design Competition (SDC) begins at IWPC. Student teams may compete on a chosen design problem or present problems on which they are currently working.

The winner of IWPC's competition will be invited to compete at WEFTEC 2021.

  Become a Member

Join the IWEA
The Illinois Water Environment Association is a community of dedicated professionals working to advance fundamental knowledge of our water environment. Its members are engineers, scientists, plant operators, and students. They work at wastewater treatment plants, engineering firms, and manufacturers of water treatment equipment manufacturers.

Join the IAWPCO
The Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators is a professional wastewater operator's organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge among its members concerning the field of wastewater treatment and promoting their standing to the public.  Our members come from all areas of the wastewater industry and include operators, educators, industry reps, engineers and management employees