Tailored treatment programs designed specifically for your facility
Large selection of equipment: pumps, tanks and so much more
Hawkins Products:
•Phosphorus removal
•Corrosion control
•Zebra mussel control
•Bioaugmentation, biological controls
•Settling aids
•Disinfection chemicals
•Odor control chemicals
•Dechlorination chemicals
•TSS (Total Suspended Solids) control
•Lagoon sludge reduction
•Dewatering polymers and so much more
•Antifoams
KRWA Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Christina
VICE
Daren
SECRETARY
Bob
Paintsville Utility Commission
TREASURER
David
Caveland
DIRECTOR
William
DIRECTOR
South
DIRECTOR
ASSOCIATE
Stoll
August 18-20, 2025 | Louisville, KY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S WELCOME
Welcome to the 46th KRWA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Dear Utility Members, Industry Partners, and Friends,
Welcome to Louisville and the 46th Annual Kentucky Rural Water Association Conference & Exhibition! We’re excited to come together once again to connect, learn, and celebrate the work being done across the Commonwealth.
This year’s theme, “Setting the Pace,” reflects the leadership, innovation, and unity that define Kentucky’s water and wastewater professionals. Your dedication continues to push our industry forward – and we’re proud to walk alongside you.
Whether this is your first time joining us or you’ve attended for many years, thank you for being part of KRWA. Your presence, your passion, and your commitment help set the pace for a stronger, more sustainable future.
We look forward to a great week in Louisville. Let’s lead together – and let’s set the pace.
Scott Young , Executive Director Kentucky Rural Water Association
Supporting Kentucky utility infrastructure
Flexible term program Interim loan program
The tools rural communities need to grow stronger are well within reach, and we help local leaders use them wisely. Raymond James works with communities to cultivate a variety of development projects across the United States, and right here in Kentucky. With over $1.8 billion in loan issuances for Kentucky Rural Water’s successful lending programs, our experienced and local banking team is committed to funding the progress of Kentucky’s utility infrastructure.
Proud partner to Kentucky Rural Water’s successful lending programs
$1,195,000,000 in Interim Loan Program issuance (more than 500 loans)
$690,000,000 in Flexible Term Program issuance (more than 300 loans)
Program partners
Rural Water Financing Agency
Raymond James
Rubin & Hays
Regions
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCE TEAM
SETTING THE PACE
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
SUNDAY: Evening Kick-Off Events
Conference Packet Pickup
Sunday, August 17 | 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel Lobby
Pick up your registration packet – including badge, agenda, and materials – before the evening events begin. At 5:30 pm, packet pickup will move to The Spire for continued access during the Welcome Reception.
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Hawkins, Inc.
Sunday, August 17 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Spire, Hyatt Regency Hotel
See page 22 for more information.
Women of Rural Water Social Hour
Sponsored by Rubin & Hays
Sunday, August 17 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Derby City Gaming Downtown
See page 22 for more information.
TUESDAY:
Technical Tracks, Recognition, & Appreciation Track-Based Training Continues
Tuesday, August 19 | Various Locations
Choose from multiple focused training tracks tailored to your interests and needs. Tuesday’s lineup includes expanded CEU opportunities, and presentations from expert instructors.
Awards Luncheon
Ballrooms A & B (Lower Concourse)
Tuesday, August 19 | 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm
See page 23 for more information.
New to the Show: Headshot Lounge
Tuesday, August 19
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MONDAY: Training, Tours, & Networking
Start Monday on the Course!
Monday, August 18 | Tee Time: 8:30 am
Heritage Hill Golf Club
See page 22 for more information.
Monday Training Sessions Begin
CEU-approved training kicks off with tracks designed for water and wastewater operators and water district commissioners. Monday’s sessions offer a strong start toward CEU requirements and professional development goals.
**NEW this year is the CPR-AED Training!**
See page 14 for more information.
Louisville Water Tour
Monday, August 18 | 12:50 pm – 3:50 pm
Louisville Water Tower
See page 22 for more information.
Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Monday, August 18 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Upper Concourse, Exhibit Hall B
Exhibit Hall Sponsor, Louisville Water Company! Unwind after a full day of training with refreshments and great conversation in the exhibit hall. Stop by to connect with vendors, peers, and partners – and help us thank our 2025 Exhibit Hall Sponsor for their generous support.
Exhibit Hall
See page 23 for more information.
Zenner USA is back again for the Ultimate Meter Challenge
Preliminary Rounds Monday & Tuesday
Exhibit Hall
See page 23 for more information.
Member Appreciation Reception
Tuesday, August 19 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Lower Concourse, Ballrooms A & B
Join us for our annual Member Appreciation Reception! Enjoy food, drinks, and fun as we close out day two of the conference. This event also features the WaterPac Raffle, giveaways, and the final round of the Ultimate Meter Challenge – all thanks to Zenner USA.
WEDNESDAY: Closing Day, Last Chance to Learn!
Closing out the Event with Training Sessions
Wednesday, August 20 | Morning Only
Wrap up your conference experience with a final round of impactful training. Earn those last CEUs and walk away with new insights, new connections, and renewed momentum.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Wednesday, August 20
Please remove this page from the magazine, fold, and carry as a handy reference for the location of
Beginning Monday morning (with the exception of the golf outing), ALL events take place in the
Sunday, August 17
SETTING THE PACE
TRAINING INFORMATION
Operators, commissioners, or others who are seeking continuing education credits should record their attendance at sessions using the KRWA Conference APP or an alternate approved method.
Monday, August 18, 2025
8:00 am – 3:50 pm
COMBINED WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATORS
Main Concourse, Room M111
8:00 am – 9:00 am
NRWA and KRWA Update (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Scott Young and Joe Burns, Kentucky Rural Water Association
This session will be an overview of the National Rural Water Association and the Kentucky Rural Water Association and their role in representing utilities around the nation and in Kentucky, which include regulatory and legislative efforts.
9:10 am – 9:40 am
Disaster Recovery (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Jon Blalock, South Hopkins Water District
Challenges involved in the recovery efforts that have taken place in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, since being hit by an F-4 tornado in December, 2021, will be reviewed in this session.
9:40 am – 10:10 am
Working to Fight Environmental Contamination: A Cost Recovery Program (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Hank Naughton and Sam Wade, Napolni Shkolnik PLLC
Cost borne by water and wastewater utilities for compliance with the USEPA regulations to deal with PFAS chemicals will cause systems significant financial burdens. Presenters will offer attendees the latest information from a legal perspective to learn the resources and efforts available to utilities.
10:20 am – 11:20 am
WOW Cart – An Essential Tool for Disaster Relief (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Kurtis Daniels, WaterStep
Presenters of this session will explain how the WOW Cart combines the latest technology, convenient features and
other useful components to create a selfcontained mobile disaster response system.
11:20 am – 12:30 pm
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:30 pm – 3:50 pm
River to Faucet, A Tour of Louisville Water Company’s Treatment Facilities (3.0 hrs. DW only)
Kelley Dearing-Smith, Louisville Water Company
This three-hour tour combines history and current day operations with stops at the 1860 pumping station and water tower with the WaterWorks Museum, the Crescent Hill Reservoir, and the Crescent Hill Water Treatment Plant. Bus departs from the KICC. Government issued ID and pre-registration required.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
WRIS Update and Creating Project Profile (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Russell Neal, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Attendees of this session will learn of recent updates made to the WRIS website along with tips for creating effective and accurate project profiles.
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm
Data and Source Water Protection (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Benn Currens and Dale Booth, Kentucky Division of Water
This presentation will focus on the use of data in developing source water protection strategies and highlight examples of successful partnerships that are ongoing in the Commonwealth.
2:50 pm – 3:50 pm
The Flow of Software: A Practical Review of Selecting Best Application and Implementation Methods (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Cameron McGaw, Stantec
A structured approach to selecting and implementing the software selection process will be the focus of this presentation.
8:00 am – 3:50 pm
MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKERS
Main Concourse, Room M104
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Recent Developments in Utility Regulation (1.5 hrs. C/DW)
Damon Talley, Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
The presentation will review recent developments in public utility law and regulation, including notable PSC cases, steps to follow when borrowing money, and significant bills passed during the 2024 General Assembly.
9:45 am – 11:15 am
Basic Procurement Law for Governmental Utilities (1.5 hrs. C/DW)
Jerry Wuetcher, Stoll Keenon Ogden Utilities governed by the PSC have rules they must follow when purchasing goods and services. This session will cover the requirements utilities have to comply with when making purchases.
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Things to Do in Anticipation of Filing a Rate Case (1.0 hr. C/DW)
Tina Frederick, Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC
This presentation discusses some of the differences between General and Alternative Rate Filings, explores the role of the Rate Consultant, provides practical steps to take prior to filing a Rate Case, and provides some advice in the event a rate proceeding does not go as planned.
SETTING THE PACE
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm
Recovery from Financial Devastation (1.0 hr. C/DW)
Bob Miller, StraightLine Kentucky, LLC
This session will explore the critical steps New Orleans took to regain its financial footing after Hurricane Katrina. Presenter will highlight valuable lessons that all water and wastewater utilities can apply when navigating a financial crisis.
2:50 pm – 3:50 pm
What to Expect During a PSC Inspection (1.0 hr. C/DW)
Jason Pennell, Kentucky Rural Water Association
A summary of the inspection process, common issues that may be identified during an inspection, and information on how to improve PSC inspection outcomes will be addressed during this presentation.
8:30 am – 11:30 am (Morning Session)
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: HEARTSAVER CPR/AED, Main Concourse, Room M101
CPR/AED Certification (No CEUs offered)
Susan Flowers, MSN, RN
Students who complete the course will receive their CPR/AED certification cards electronically. Pre-registration required as space is limited. An email address will be required.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Afternoon Session)
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: HEARTSAVER CPR/AED
Main Concourse, Room M101
CPR/AED Certification (No CEUs offered)
Susan Flowers, MSN, RN
Students who complete the course will receive their CPR/AED certification cards electronically. Pre-registration required as space is limited. An email address will be required.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Main Concourse, Room M102
RD Apply Lab (No CEUs offered)
Rural Development Staff
RD Apply is an online application intake system that allows utilities to apply for loans and grants for Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Programs. This “lab” will help utilities facilitate the application process for USDA Rural Development funding.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
8:15 am – 11:30 am
EXHIBIT HALL TRAINING/WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATORS
Upper Concourse, Exhibit Hall B, Training Area
8:15 am – 8:45 am
Repair Clamps for Water and Sewer (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Joshua Nuzzo, Smith Blair
This session will cover the tools and materials needed for pressurized drinking water and wastewater pipeline assembly and repair.
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Ground Penetrating Radar (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
David Williams, Consolidated Pipe and Supply
This session will demonstrate the use of ground penetrating radar equipment and will explain the dos/don’ts/limitations of the equipment.
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Gate Valves (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Camden Welsh, Mueller
This session will cover the use of gate valves for drinking water and wastewater applications, including proper installation, proper use, and maintenance.
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Tank Evaluation and Drone Inspection (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Dan Kelly, Wet or Dry Tank Inspection
This session will cover the use of drones for the inspection of tanks and other drinking water and wastewater assets.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Main Concourse, Room M102
RD Apply Lab (No CEUs offered)
Rural Development Staff
RD Apply is an online application intake system that allows utilities to apply for loans and grants for Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Programs. This “lab” will help utilities facilitate the application process for USDA Rural Development funding.
2:00 pm – 5:20 pm
Tuesday Afternoon Breakout Sessions
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Main Concourse, Room M103
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Superior Customer Service Begins with You (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Derron Steenbergen, Swagger Institute
Anyone who interacts with the public will benefit from this session that focuses on the lost elements of superior customer service, from the beginning of the customer experience to the lasting impression as the customer exits.
3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
Second Mile Service & CustomerCentric Mindset (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Shannon Elam, North Marshall Water District
This session will offer principles of good customer service and will provide ways for utilities to promote a positive, helpful and more friendly environment.
4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
Advanced Solutions for the Modern Utility Customer (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Daniel Brown, United Systems & Software
Presenter will discuss the use of software to help perform multiple tasks involved in the management of utilities and their interactions with their customers.
ENGINEERING
Main Concourse, Room M104
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Preparing for Hydraulic Modeling: How to Empower Utility Decision Making (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Tucker Baker, Cannon & Cannon
This technical presentation will explore the essential components of successful hydraulic modeling, addressing crucial questions about data selection, collection methodologies, and cost-effectiveness.
3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
Paoli’s Long-Term Control Plan (1.0 hr. WW only)
Aaron Rohner and Travis Harper, Commonwealth Engineers
Presenters of this session will explain the steps involved in a project that put corrective measures in place for a utility under three Agreed Orders associated with their sewer system.
4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
Proactive Strategies for PFAS: Logan/ Todd Regional Water Commission’s GAC Facility (1.0 hr. DW only)
Jason Ingram, Strand Associates & Mike McGhee, McGhee Engineering
The removal of PFAS during the water treatment process has created challenges for utilities. This session will explain one utility’s solution, including obstacles encountered and the final design of the treatment facility.
SAFETY
Main Concourse, Room M106
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Safe Handling of Chemicals (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Corey Harper, Hawkins
This class will offer suggestions for chemical safety in drinking water and wastewater facilities. Presenter will explain the purpose of common chemicals used, along with their safe handling and storage.
3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
Public Water Systems’ Responsibility & Legionella Outbreaks (1.0 hr. DW only)
Bob Cashion, S4 Water Sales & Service
This session will cover the testing procedures used to detect legionella in a utility’s system and will highlight realworld data from a mitigation project in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
Electrical Safety (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Derrick Willis, Carrollton Utilities
This presentation will provide an overview for operators on electrical safety as well as OSHA regulations and will cover basic electrical safety and arch flash safety.
DRINKING WATER
Main Concourse, Room M107
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Boone County Water Main Pipeline
Lining Project (1.0 hr. DW)
Bret Oakes, OES Underground
A solution to rehabilitate approximately 450 feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipeline will be the focus of this presentation. Presenter will outline the process from selection of the service provider to the completion of the project.
During this presentation, the basics of granular activated carbon will be explained, including operating costs associated with its use.
4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
Bacteriological Control (1.0 hr. DW)
Corey Harper, Hawkins
This session will explore strategies for controlling microbiological growth in water systems, methods for detecting and measuring microbial activity, and effective treatment approaches to mitigate its impact.
SETTING THE PACE
REGULATORY
Main Concourse, Room M111
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drinking Water Regulatory Updates (1.0 hr. DW only)
Kentucky Division of Water Staff
The Kentucky Division of Water will provide updates on regulatory issues that impact drinking water utilities.
3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
Water and Wastewater Regulatory Updates (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Kentucky Division of Water Staff
The Kentucky Division of Water will provide updates on regulatory issues that will affect both drinking water and wastewater utilities.
4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
Wastewater Regulatory Updates (1.0 hr. WW only)
Kentucky Division of Water Staff
The Kentucky Division of Water will provide updates on regulatory issues that will impact wastewater utilities.
WASTEWATER
Main Concourse, Room M110
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A Better Way to Destroy Hydrogen Sulfide (1.0 hr. WW)
Jarus Cox, Source Technologies
This session will highlight the results of a real-world pilot study meant to demonstrate a new technology for the reduction of hydrogen sulfide.
3:10 pm – 4:10 pm
Wastewater Nutrient Removal (1.0 hr. WW)
Corey Harper, Hawkins
Presenter will explain various technologies, techniques, and plant designs that can aid in the removal of the various forms of nitrogen and phosphorous during the wastewater treatment process.
4:20 pm – 5:20 pm
The Lifecycle of Steel and Concrete Assets (1.0 hr. WW/DW)
Brad Amos, USG Water Solutions
During this session, the expected life cycles of steel and concrete assets will be discussed with suggestions for extending the service lives of these expensive properties.
SETTING THE PACE
Wednesday August 20, 2025
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Morning Breakout Sessions
COMBINED WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATORS
Main Concourse, Room M104
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Sustainability in the Water Industry (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Steven Roetter, The Sherwin-Williams Company
In 2022, AWWA launched a series of “Think Tanks” focused on the future of water (Water 2050 Sustainability initiative). This session will discuss the sustainability and environmental impact of these goals.
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Reading Lab Reports (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Arianna Lageman, Kentucky Rural Water Association
What do all those letters and numbers mean? This session will offer information needed to read and better understand your lab report.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Stress in the Workplace (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Angela Mullins, PACE Analytical Services
Attendees of this session will gain insight into the importance of managing stress, cultivating a positive attitude, enhancing personal preparation and work ethic, and focusing only on what they can control.
WORKFORCE
Main Concourse, Room M107
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Jobs for Kentucky’s Graduates: Empowering Youth, Building Kentucky’s Workforce (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Greg Conley and Dr. Jason Miner, Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kentucky
This presentation offers an in-depth look at building a strong workforce by equipping students with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to graduate and transition into employment, post-secondary education, or military service.
9:15 am – 9:45 am
From Service to Solutions: Bridging the Water Workforce Gap with KY Valor and Veteran Talent (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Nicki Stewart, Kentucky Valor
Presenter will introduce a statewide initiative designed to support veterans and service members as they prepare for meaningful careers in high-demand sectors such as water/wastewater utilities.
9:45 am – 10:15 am
The Vital Role of Workforce Development Boards in Building a Skilled Future (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Michael B. Gritton, Kentuckiana Works
In this session, participants will learn how Workforce Development Boards serve as a link between local workforce talent and employer skill needs.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
WaterWORCs in Appalachia (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Donna McNeil, University of KY Water Research Institute (KWRI)
This presentation will highlight a collaborative partnership aimed at addressing the challenges of an aging workforce. It will cover the structure of the training program as well as the outreach and recruitment strategies used to attract participants.
FINANCE
Main Concourse, Room M111
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Funding Opportunities through Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Sandy Williams, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Various funding opportunities that are available to water and wastewater utilities in Kentucky will be the focus of this session, including how to obtain the funding for projects.
9:15 am – 9:45 am
Rural Water Financing Agency (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Nick Roederer, Raymond James
The Rural Water Financing Agency provides tax-exempt financing to utility borrowers in Kentucky and throughout the country. This session will provide an overview of the Interim Loan and Flex Term programs.
9:45 am – 10:15 am
2025 Market Outlook: How Regulatory Changes Could Impact the Financial Health of Utilities (0.5 hr. DW/WW)
Casey Tinius, Wealth Enhancement Group
Utility personnel don’t often think about the stock market with regards to the financial health of their utilities. This session will provide an overview of market forces and their impacts on utility finances.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Audits: What You Need to Know (1.0 hr. DW/WW)
Jerry W. Shelton and Stephanie Lutterman, Shelton CPAs, LLP
This session will address the need for audits, how they fit in a utilities financial planning process, what utilities need to do to prepare for the audit, as well as how much they should budget for the cost.
8:30 am – 11:00 am
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Main Concourse, Room M102
RD Apply Lab (No CEUs offered)
Rural Development Staff
RD Apply is an online application intake system that allows utilities to apply for loans and grants for Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Programs. This “lab” will help utilities facilitate the application process for USDA Rural Development funding.
SETTING THE PACE
EXHIBIT HALL MAP
August 18-20, 2025 | Louisville, KY
SETTING THE PACE
EXHIBIT HALL PASSPORT
Detach this page from the magazine after filling in the booth number in the space provided as it corresponds to each exhibitor.
502 EQUIPMENT
AMERICAN FLOW CONTROL
AMERICAN PUMP
REPAIR & SERVICE
AMPSTUN CORPORATION
AQUAPOINT
AQUASMART
BELL ENGINEERING
BENNETT & WILLIAMS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
BEST EQUIPMENT COMPANY
BL ANDERSON
BLUEGRASS ENGINEERING
BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH
BROWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
BUCHANAN PUMP
SERVICE & SUPPLY CO.
CANNON & CANNON
CITCO WATER
CLARK DIETZ
COMMONWEALTH ENGINEERS
CONSOLIDATED PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY
CORE & MAIN
CROM
CULY CONTRACTING
CURRENS
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
DIXON ENGINEERING
E J PRESCOTT
EASTCOM ASSOCIATES
ENDESOL
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP
ESRI
EVAPAR
FERGUSON WATERWORKS
FORD METER BOX COMPANY
FORTILINE WATERWORKS
FPG
G & C SUPPLY CO.
GRW ENGINEERS
HACH COMPANY
HARCO FITTINGS
HAWKINS
HAYES PIPE SUPPLY
HYDRA SHIELD MFG.
INVOICECLOUD
JAGS ENVIRONMENTAL
KENTUCKY 811
KENTUCKY ENGINEERING GROUP
KENTUCKY RURAL
WATER ASSOCIATION
KENVIRONS
KWWOA
LAYNE – A GRANITE COMPANY
LEWIS MUNICIPAL SALES
LIVING WATERS COMPANY
LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY
MARYLAND BIOCHEMICAL CO.
METRON
MID-SOUTH TANK CONSULTANTS
MINERAL LABS
MTECH
MUNI-LINK
NAPOLI SHKOLNIK PLLC
NATIONAL WATER SERVICES
NECO WATER
NESBITT ENGINEERING
NEXBILLPAY
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES
PELTON
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS
PROSOURCE WATER PRODUCTS
RAYMOND JAMES
REGAL CHLORINATORS
DON’T FORGET to complete the information on the back before turning in your Passport.
RUBIN & HAYS
RURAL WATER FINANCING AGENCY
RUSTOLEUM/HIGH
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
S & K EQUIPMENT COMPANY
S4 WATER SALES & SERVICE
SCHULTE SUPPLY
SEILER INSTRUMENT
SERVICE SPECIALTIES
SMITH-BLAIR
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
SOUTHERN CORROSION
SOUTHERN SALES COMPANY
STRAEFFER PUMP & SUPPLY
STRAND ASSOCIATES
SUMMIT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS
TAYLOR POWER SYSTEMS
THE HENRY P. THOMPSON COMPANY
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
THE SHPIGLER GROUP
THORNTON, MUSSO & BELLEMIN
TNEMEC (NEXGEN COATING RESOURCES)
TRACER ELECTRONICS
TRANE
TRUMBULL
TT TECHNOLOGIES
UNITED SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
USABLUEBOOK
USG WATER SOLUTIONS
UTILITY SOLUTIONS
WASCON
WATERSTEP
WET OR DRY TANK INSPECTION
WILSON EQUIPMENT CO.
ZENNER USA
EXHIBIT HALL PASSPORT
Door
Prize Registration
NAME
UTILITY/COMPANY
Door prize winners will be drawn at KRWA’s Member Appreciation Reception on Tuesday evening, August 19.
You must be present to win.
REMEMBER , you must fill in the booth numbers for all exhibitors before you can be eligible for door prizes.
SETTING THE PACE
KRWA’s 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Welcome Reception
Sunday, August 17
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Spire, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Hosted by Hawkins, Inc.
Kick off the 2025 Annual Conference at our Welcome Reception. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow attendees. Complimentary for attendees – please pre-register. Name badges and packets will be available for early pick up.
Women of Rural Water Social Hour
Sunday, August 17
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Derby City Gaming Downtown
Sponsored by Rubin & Hays
Join us at this year’s Women of Rural Water Social Hour! It’s a chance to catch up, make new connections, and enjoy some time together before the conference. Light snacks, drinks and good company – what more could you ask for! Preregistration is required.
Golf Scramble
Monday, August 18
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Heritage Hill Golf Club, Louisville
Tee off with us! Join KRWA for our 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Golf Scramble on Monday, August 18, at the beautiful Heritage Hill Golf Club. The scramble runs from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, and registration is $100 per golfer. It’s the perfect way to kick off conference week – network, compete, and enjoy a day on the green! For more information, contact Daniel Reetzke at d.reetzke@krwa.org or 270-843-2291.
Louisville Water Tour
Monday, August 18
12:50 pm – 3:50 pm
165 years of history. 131 million gallons of drinking water. 1 million people. Louisville Water is Kentucky’s oldest and largest drinking water provider, producing and delivering its trademarked tap water, Louisville Pure Tap to nearly 20 percent of Kentucky’s population. The tour includes a blend of history and today’s operations. You’ll tour the 1860 Pumping Station and Louisville Water Tower (home of the WaterWorks Museum), visit the current Ohio River pumping station (which still includes an Allis Chalmers steam engine) and tour the Crescent Hill Water Treatment Facility. This tour includes walking with small inclines and several areas with steps. All guests must present a government-issued ID.
Headshot Lounge
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come visit the KRWA Headshot Lounge –open Tuesday only in the exhibit hall –for up to three professionally edited headshots, captured by Bowen Haney of BowenSnaps. Your final images will be delivered directly to your inbox after the event.
Sponsored by Rural Water Financing Agency
Awards Luncheon
Zenner USA Is Back Again for The Ultimate Meter Challenge
Exhibit Hall
Preliminary Rounds
Monday & Tuesday
Think you’ve got what it takes? Test your skills against the clock – and the competition. The winner advances to NRWA’s national competition, taking place in New Orleans, for a shot at a trip to Hawaii!
(KRWA will cover the winner’s NRWA conference registration; all other travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant.)
Wooden Bucket Awards
Tuesday, August 19 | 12:00 pm – 1:50 pm
The Wooden Bucket Award is presented to a water and/or wastewater utility that has made substantial and lasting improvements in providing high levels of customer service and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services in its community. Also included in the list of achievements are having shown exceptional efforts in meeting the needs of their communities, enhancing their operations, and complying with regulatory requirements.
THE 2025 KRWA WOODEN BUCKET NOMINEES ARE:
Ashland Water Works
Ashland, KY
Carrollton Utilities
Carrollton, KY
City of Danville
Danville, KY
Green River Valley Water District
Horse Cave, KY
Harrison Co. Water Association
Cynthiana, KY
Letcher Co. Water & Sewer District
Mayking, KY
Morehead Utility Plant Board
Morehead, KY
Ohio Co. Water District
Hartford, KY
South Logan Water Association
Adairville, KY
Western Pulaski Co. Water District
Somerset, KY
SETTING THE PACE
KRWA’s 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition
WaterPac Raffle
WaterPac is a separate, segregated fund established by the National Rural Water Association (NRWA). It enables individuals to collectively support Congressional candidates who advocate for the continued success of water and wastewater utilities. Through this joint effort, we strengthen our voice on Capitol Hill far more than any single contribution could achieve.
Visit the WaterPac Raffle Area Beside the KRWA Quad Booth! The WaterPac Raffle is always a crowd favorite at the KRWA Annual Conference. Stop by the raffle area – located next to the KRWA Quad Booth in the exhibit hall.
Raffle winners will be drawn on Tuesday evening during the KRWA Member Appreciation Reception. Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes while supporting a powerful legislative voice for the water industry!
Interested in supporting next year’s WaterPac Raffle? Contact Pam Byrd at p.byrd@krwa.org to learn how you or your company can get involved
KRWA Conference Mobile App
Attending a KRWA event is easier than ever with the Conference App, your personal companion. The app lets you build a custom itinerary, check into sessions for CEU credits, and stay updated with real-time alerts. You can also connect with other attendees, share updates, explore speaker and exhibitor info, and navigate the venue with interactive maps – all in one place.
Need Help with the KRWA Conference App? Have questions about navigating the new KRWA Conference App? Stop by the App Help Desk located near registration. Our team will be available to assist with logging in, finding your schedule, accessing session details, and more. We’re here to make sure you get the most out of your conference experience!
Things To Do in Louisville
With more than 120 attractions Louisville has something for everyone to see and do. The iconic Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum pay homage to the thoroughbred horse – a hallmark of what makes Kentucky so special. The bat of most major league baseball teams is made at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating steamboat still in existence. And, Louisville’s native son, Muhammad Ali, is now remembered with a self-guided tour of “Ali’s Footsteps of Greatness.”
Another hallmark of Kentucky – Bourbon – has taken center stage as a “must do” when visiting the city. The Urban Bourbon Experience is comprised of more than ten distilleries that are open for public tours and tastings. The Urban Bourbon Trail boasts over 35 bars and restaurants with more than 60 bourbons and bourbon-inspired culinary delights – so download the passport, collect your stamps and enjoy a special prize at the end. If the arts are more to your liking, Louisville is one of only a handful of U.S. cities with a professional full-time orchestra, opera, ballet, children’s theatre, dinner theatre and Broadway Series. The Speed Art Museum and the KMAC both showcase the visual arts in their own stunning spaces. These, plus a zoo, amusement park, breweries, historic homes, confectionaries, parks and music festivals comprise the fabric of Louisville’s cultural scene.
If yo u need help planning your trip, contact Louisville Tourism, the destination experts!
2026 Conferences
Operator EXPO
Dates TBD • Hardin County Fairgrounds • Glendale, KY
Annual Conference & Exhibition
August 24–26, 2026 • Central Bank Center • Lexington, KY
Management Conference
November 4–5, 2026 • Sloan Convention Center • Bowling Green, KY
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
PLATINUM
SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS
SUPPORTING
MEMBER APPRECIATION RECEPTION
SUNDAY EVENING WELCOME RECEPTION
GOLF HOLE SPONSORS
Bell Engineering
Bennett & Williams
Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.
Core & Main
G&C Supply Co., Inc.
Hawkins Water Treatment Group
Kentucky Engineering Group
Kentucky811
Kenvirons
NECO Water
EXHIBIT HALL
WOMEN OF RURAL WATER SOCIAL HOUR GOLF BEVERAGE
ProSource Water Products, Ltd.
Raymond James
Rural Water Financing Agency
Rustoleum/High
Performance Products
Sherwin-Williams
Thornton, Musso, & Bellamin
United Systems
Wascon
WaterStep
CASH GIVEAWAY SPONSORS
Core & Main
G&C Supply Co., Inc.
Hawkins Water Treatment Group
Kentucky 811
Kentucky Engineering Group
Kenvirons
Metron
Raymond James
Rural Water Financing Agency
S&K Equipment
S4 Water Sales & Service, LLC
Straeffer Pump & Supply, Inc.
Thornton, Musso, & Bellamin
Wascon
Wet or Dry Tank Inspection
Water Supply Engineering
Exploration / Modeling
Source Water Protection
Emerging Contaminants
PFAS (e.g., PFOA + PFOS)
GIS Solutions for Utilities
Hands-On Training
Mobile Work Orders
Asset Management
Regulatory Compliance Support
Lead & Copper Rule Improvements
SETTING THE PACE
Advertiser Product & Service Center
Bell Engineering
The KRWA Conference Program is made possible by the companies below who convey their important messages on our pages. We thank them for their support of KRWA and its publication and encourage you to contact them when making your purchasing decisions. To make it easier to contact these companies, we have included the page number of their advertisement, their phone number, and, where applicable, their website.
29 859-278-5412
www.hkbell.com
Bennett & Williams Environmental Consultants, Inc. 29 614-882-9122 www.bennettandwilliams.com
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