In partnership with the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine, the second WaterWorks Conference will follow-up on the acclaimed success of the first event in 2007.

The two-day conference, Jan. 29-30, will include a slate of nationally respected speakers that have committed to sharing their expertise and insight into the critically important water infrastructure market.

The goal for the groundbreaking WaterWorks Conference in 2008 is to highlight the need to deal with the aging water infrastructure, which is basically a multibillion dollar health and safety issue. The WaterWorks Conference will emphasize the construction/rehabilitation of water transmission and distribution systems, examine issues and problems, relating case studies and exploring solutions, both near- and long-term.

There is no additional charge for this unique conference. To attend, simply sign-up for the UCT Educational Program which will include WaterWorks registration.

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Wednesday, Jan. 30

Track V-B = WaterWorks Conference
(presented by the GCTA)
8:30 - 9:25 a.m.
Execution: The Key To Customer Acceptance
Part 1: Formulating A Public Acceptance Program
Part 2: Temporary Water Systems
The use of temporary water systems, also known as bypass piping, allows a water utility to carry out a replacement and/or rehabilitation project without the interruption of water service to consumers while at the same time maintaining the sanitary integrity of the water supply.
This paper will describe the various requirements to meet the needs of both domestic demand and fire protection demand in both commercial and residential areas.

9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Water Industry Roundtable
A panel of experts will lead an interactive audience discussion on what has been discussed during conference, and what is necessary for the water industry to continue its forward momentum.