Are you attending WEFTEC 2023 in Chicago in October?

The Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) is excited to invite you to our WEFTEC Pau Hana on Monday, October 2 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Chicago (622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611)! 

Registration is $40/person and includes pupus and drinks!  RSVP here by September 18, 2023! Hope to see you there!

FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, please be advised there is a 3.75% processing fee per transaction.

FOR OFFLINE PAYMENTS, please make check payable to HWEA.

Mail Check to:
HWEA
P.O. Box 2422
Honolulu, HI 96804

Refund Policy:
All cancellation requests must be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 25, 2023. Requests must be made by the deadline specified below to receive the refund amount of the registration order. Registrations paid by credit card are subject to a 5% fee for cancellations.

The 2024 Pacific Water Conference will be held in person at the Hawaii Convention Center from February 20-22, 2024.
The Call for Abstracts is posted on the AWWA Hawaii Section website here:

Abstracts are due October 6, 2023.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to submit your abstract or if you have any questions for the Technical Program Chairs.

DOWNLOAD CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Speakers: 

Dana Okano (Hawaiian Islands EFC & Hawaii Community Foundation)
Sina Pruder (State of Hawaii-DOH, Environmental Health Administration, Wastewater Division)

Topic: Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center & Financing Options for Cesspool Conversions

Date/Time: Thursday, October 19

11:00 AM: Check in (RSVP’d guests only)

11:30 AM: Lunch

12:00-1:00 PM: Presentation

Location: Dave & Busters, Pa’ina Hale (2nd floor)
1030 Auahi St., Honolulu, HI 96814

Cost: (includes lunch buffet): HWEA Members $45 / Non-HWEA Member $55 / Students & Life Members (Retirees) $15

*NOTE: FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, please be advised there is a 3.75% processing fee per transaction.

Please note that an inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists anywhere other people are present, and even precautionary measures such as masking and social distancing cannot completely eliminate this risk. Any person who chooses to participate in any in-person activity assumes all risks arising from that decision.

The Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) and the Western Chapter of North American Society for Trenchless Technology (WESTT) are excited to invite you to attend the 2023 HWEA/WESTT Collections Systems Conference from November 7 to November 9, 2023!  The conference will feature a NASTT Introduction to Trenchless Technology course presented by WESTT on November 7, 2023 at the Japanese Cultural Center (2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826), HWEA/WESTT conference sessions on November 8, 2023 at Ko’olau Ballrooms (45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744), and a half day "hands on" collection system operations and maintenance session on November 9, 2023 at Ko’olau Ballrooms.

**REMINDER: The HWEA Annual Sponsorship includes Collection System Conference sponsorship and registration costs (see https://www.hwea.org/sponsorship-donate). For ala carte sponsorship options, please contact the committee chairs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..**

CLICK HERE FOR LATEST TECHNICAL PROGRAM

Registration rates are as follows:

*NOTE: Please be advised that payments made via Credit Card are subject to a 3.75% processing fee per transaction.

Refund Policy:

• All general cancellation requests must be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Requests must be made by the deadlines specified below to receive the refund amount of the registration order.
• Cancellations made by 09/30/2023 will receive a 95% refund of registration fees.
• Cancellations made by 10/31/2023 will receive a 50% refund of registration fees.
• Any cancellations made after 10/31/2023 will not receive a refund.

Speakers & Topic: 

Maui Fire Department's Assistant Chief of Operations, Hanale Lindo, will speak to the importance of collaboration between the fire department and the water/wastewater industry and provide some takeaways from the Maui wildfires and actions moving forward.

Date/Time: July 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Sorabol (at Pagoda Hotel) 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, HI 96814; **Free parking at Pagoda Hotel – entrance at Rycroft Street**

Cost: (includes lunch buffet): ASCE/AWWA-HI/HWEA Members $50 / Non-Member $60 / Students & Life Members (Retirees) $20

The Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) Biosolids/Co-Generation Committee is excited to invite you to attend the 2024 HWEA Bi-Annual Biosolids /Co Generation Conference.   

The HWEA Biosolids / Co-Generation committee was established in 2006 and its focus is on the beneficial reuse of biosolids and the potential for renewable energy associated with digester gas applications.  The committee also helps to host a biosolids conference every other year to provide an avenue for exchange of current information in the field.

The conference will feature:

• Informative technical program, with continuing Education Units (CEUs) opportunity
• Exhibits featuring vendor booths
• Buffet Luncheon, with featured speaker
• Pau Hana networking event

 SCHEDULE & TECHNICAL PROGRAM

• Conference, Thursday, August 29 – Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
  
  • Click here for the latest schedule and technical program.

BIOSOLIDS COMMITTEE CHAIR CONTACTS
Mel Carmichael This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 808-228-5203
Tony Jones This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  808-738-6901

 Registration after August 19 will not be accepted. No refunds after August 19.

2024-2025 HWEA Annual Sponsorship 

Mahalo for your interest as an HWEA Annual Sponsor! We are extremely appreciative of your contribution and support of HWEA. 

Are you attending WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans in October?

The Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) is excited to invite you to our WEFTEC Pau Hana on Sunday, October 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Briquette (701 South Peters St., New Orleans, LA)! 

Registration is $50/person and includes pupus and drinks!  RSVP here by September 30, 2024! Hope to see you there!

FOR OFFLINE PAYMENTS, please make check payable to HWEA.

Mail Check to:
HWEA
P.O. Box 2422
Honolulu, HI 96804

Refund Policy:
All cancellation requests must be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 30, 2024. Requests must be made by the deadline specified below to receive the refund amount of the registration order. Registrations paid by credit card are subject to a 5% fee for cancellations.

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 19^th at 11:30 AM at Dave and Busters.

Speaker: Alexander Yee, AICP (Coastal & Water Program Manager, City Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency)

Topic: Update on the Climate Ready Oahu strategic plan which was adopted by the City in February 2024. An executive summary of Climate Ready Oʻahu (CRO) can be found here: https://www.resilientoahu.org/climatereadyoahu

11:00 AM: Check in (RSVP’d guests only)

11:30 AM: Lunch

12:15-1:00 PM: Presentation

Location: Dave & Busters, Pa’ina Hale (2nd floor)
1030 Auahi St., Honolulu, HI 96814

Cost: (includes lunch buffet): HWEA Members $45 / Non-HWEA Member $55 / Students & Life Members (Retirees) $15

The Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA) and American Water Works Association (AWWA) Hawaii Section is excited to invite you to attend the 2024 Water Reuse Conference on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.  A pre-conference field trip to Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant & Honouliuli Water Recycling Facility  is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024. More info coming soon.

The latest draft of the Technical Program can be found here through this link: Technical Program (10-31-24).

Registration rates are as follows:

Registration closes after November 20, 2024.  No refunds will be issued following November 20, 2024. 

*Pre-conference field trip is limited to 30 attendees on a first come, first served basis. All field trip attendees must be registered for the main conference.

Pre-Conference Field Trip Description

Join us on a field trip to the Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Honouliuli Water Recycling Facility (HWRF)! The tour will include the new secondary treatment at the WWTP and the recycling processes of the HWRF. It'll be a great way to kickoff the Water Reuse Conference with new and fellow colleagues.

• Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9 am to 12 pm
• Lunch will be provided.
• 30 attendees maximum.
• Prepare to walk throughout the tours.
• Bring water and sun protection. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.
• Parking will be on the wastewater side. Additional instructions will be provided to confirmed attendees.
• Waivers must be completed prior to the tour. These will be provided to confirmed attendees.
• MANDATORY DRESS CODE at these working industrial sites.  ALL VISITORS MUST DRESS IN:
  • LONG or SHORT SLEEVES (no tank tops or bare shoulders) - Comfortable and light clothing recommended.
  • LONG PANTS (no shorts or skirts)
  • COVERED SHOES (no slippers, open-toed sandals, or high heels)

Recorded Presentation Notes

**Recorded presentations will be made available approximately one month following the conclusion of the conference.

If you have any questions, please contact the Water Reuse Committee Chairs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (808) 748-5944.

Mahalo,
Adrienne Fung & Lorna Heller
Water Reuse Committee Chairs

Refund Policy:

• All general cancellation requests must be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Requests must be made by the deadlines specified below to receive the refund amount of the registration order.
• Cancellations made by 10/30/2024 will receive a 95% refund of registration fees.
• Cancellations made by 11/20/2024 will receive a 50% refund of registration fees.
• Any cancellations made after 11/20/2024 will not receive a refund