ACE25 recap: What you missed

Discover key takeaways and highlights from AWWA's ACE conference in Denver, Colorado.

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) held its Annual Convention & Expo (ACE) in Denver, Colorado from June 8-11. The conference brought roughly 10,000 people to the city, where they could network, attend educational sessions and learn about the latest trends in the water industry.

Below is a list of articles, interviews with industry professionals and leaders, and a few new products you may have missed. 

Articles

Learn how water shaped Denver and how to remain resilient in the face of uncertainty.
June 9, 2025
How the city of Hillsboro, Oregon, developed a program to engage the public on water utility rates.
June 10, 2025
Water systems navigate complex challenges and opportunities in addressing PFAS regulations, including funding sources, litigation, and maintaining customer trust.
July 15, 2025
How Greater Cincinnati Water Works boosted community engagements for lead line replacements.
June 11, 2025

Videos

Black & Veatch's Jim Schultz explains how AI can enhance cybersecurity initiatives for water systems in addition to its uses in data management and summarization.
CDM Smith's Anne Malenfant makes the case for improved monitoring and measuring of disinfection byproducts to tackle them effectively in water treatment plants.
Xylem's Mike McGann highlights how only 20% of utilities have adopted smart technologies, despite the mounting pressures of reshoring and onshoring manufacturing in the U.S.
Now that lead services lines are becoming a thing of the past, what about ortho?
AWWA CEO David LaFrance shares insights from the State of the Water 2025 report, emphasizing financial concerns as the top challenge for water utilities, including rates, funding...
Learn what artificial intelligence has to do with water reuse.
Arcadis Director of Applied Research Brent Alspach discusses the ongoing fact-finding mission in the water industry regarding microplastics, urging careful consideration of their...
Benesch's James Rhoades explains the challenges small utilities face in navigating bureaucratic funding processes, and shares a streamlined approach to value engineering that ...

Products

Discover how WIMS Rio, the latest web-based version of Hach and Aquatic Informatics' data management software, offers utilities enhanced access, security, and reporting capabilities...
Neptune Technology Group introduced an ultrasonic meter, MACH 10)R900i, offering temperature and pressure readings for utilities, and a cellular endpoint, R900, with multicarrier...
Trojan's UV AOP unit offers a compact, customizable solution for water treatment are reused, and is designed for public education.
Learn about the innovative FPI Mag from McCrometer, a hot tap mag meter that saves installation costs by eliminating the need for trenches. With 0.5% accuracy, it's a Build America...
Mueller's hydrant retrofit kit allows easy replacement of parts without excavation, offering a 10-year warranty and the option to add leak detection capabilities.
Xylem brandishes its PFAS piloting capabilities and smart water software, Xylem Vue, in Denver.
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