NACWA's 2005 Summer Conference
Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment… Navigating an Uncertain Regulatory Environment
July 19 - 22, 2005, Westin Hilton Head, Hilton Head, South Carolina

The Westin Hilton Head is SOLD OUT!
The NACWA conference block of rooms at the Westin Hilton Head is SOLD OUT for the 2005 Summer Conference — BUT WE’VE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. If you have not yet made a hotel reservation, there are alternate hotels on the island with rooms available. The closest property to the Westin is the Hampton Inn (phone: 843/681-7900), located approximately 1 mile from the Westin, and they are currently offering a rate of $104 plus applicable taxes. The Residence Inn (phone: 843/686-5700) and the Fairfield Inn & Suites (phone: 843/842-4800) are both located approximately 3 miles from the Westin and are offering rates from $89 - $119. The Holiday Inn (phone: 843/785-5126) is oceanfront and is located approximately 6 miles from the Westin, and they are currently offering rates from $181 - $189.

If you stay at an alternate property in Hilton Head, you will be welcome to use the pool and beach facilities at the Westin as a NACWA conference attendee. If you would like to set up a house account for incidentals at the Westin, contact Nirah Forman (phone: 202/833-8418; e-mail: nforman@nacwa.org) for additional information.

Have a Reservation That You Don’t Need?
If you are currently holding a room at the Westin Hilton Head and are no longer planning to attend the 2005 Summer Conference, please contact Nirah Forman (phone: 202/833-8418; e-mail: nforman@nacwa.org) PRIOR TO CANCELING YOUR RESERVATION so that your room can be assigned to another attendee.

Questions?
Contact Nirah Forman (phone: 202/833-8418; e-mail: nforman@nacwa.org) if you have any questions or would like need assistance securing your hotel accommodations or would like to be placed on a waiting list for a room at the Westin Hilton Head.

Join Your Clean Water Colleagues
Join your clean water colleagues July 19-22 for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) 2005 Summer Conference – Wastewater Conveyance & Treatment . . .Navigating an Uncertain Regulatory Environment. Despite a lack of clear national guidance, the nation’s clean water agencies continue to make steady progress towards the goals of the Clean Water Act. Many communities are committing significant dollars to address sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) without the certainty that they will ultimately be in compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy. Beyond the wet weather arena, there are other challenges – collection system issues involving maintenance and replacement programs – and obstacles at the community level that include affordability considerations and long-term planning for infrastructure improvements.

Come learn how utilities are improving methods to maximize system capacity, reduce infiltration and inflow, provide treatment for peak excess flows, and more. Experiences navigating the affordability issue and use attainability analyses will also provide useful insight into how to ensure progress toward realistic and achievable goals. The potential perils of an uncertain regulatory environment loom large. Don’t miss NACWA’s 2005 Summer Conference!

Additional Summer Conference Information Headed Your Way. . .
Online conference registration is now available, click here to register online now. You may also print a copy of this registration form (PDF) to complete and fax (202/833-4657) or mail to our National Office. Watch your mail and visit NACWA’s website, www.nacwa.org/meetings/05summer/, for the most up-to-date information on the 2005 Summer Conference.