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Join us in San Jose at the historic Hayes Mansion for the 52nd annual Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention, and Stormwater (P3S) Conference! This year, we're embracing the powerful theme "We Are All One"—a celebration of unity, inclusion, and collaboration in the water environment sector. From Feb. 3-5, experience an inspiring agenda designed to bring professionals together across disciplines, backgrounds, and generations to forge lasting solutions to California’s water challenges.

Dive into over 40 technical sessions, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities crafted for both seasoned experts and newcomers to the field. With sessions that cover everything from compliance to EPA updates, you’ll gain the latest insights while building connections with peers, regulators, vendors, and industry leaders.

Early Bird Registration Deadline: December 9

Highlights include:

• Technical Tour of the San Jose Treatment Plant’s latest expansion.
• Tracks for All Disciplines: Dive into Compliance & Enforcement, Collaboration Soft Skills, Public Outreach, Pretreatment, Pollution Prevention, and more.
• Specialty Workshops: Attend the FOG, Stormwater, or Lab Workshop designed to deepen your expertise and offer practical takeaways.
• Interactive Signature Event: Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy a fun evening reception, and celebrate the spirit of unity with us!

Bring your team to gain fresh perspectives, ignite collaboration, and return ready to tackle today’s water challenges—together. Let’s embrace our shared mission and celebrate the power of unity at P3S 2025.

Download the 2025 P3S Conference brochure (pdf) >
Visit the P3S Conference website > p3s25.cwea.org

“Inclusivity and collaboration are not only essential but transformative,” shares Michael Placencia, CWEA P3S Committee Chair. “Together, we have the potential to create real change within our communities, relationships, and the water environment.”

LOOKING FOR THE ONE DAY WORKSHOPS?
The P3S25 conference offers several workshops attendees can participate in as part of your conference registration, no additional fee required.

·         Wednesday, February 5 - FOG WORKSHOP

·         Wednesday, February 5 – STORMWATER WORKSHOP (select Attendee 1 Day as the registrant type, choose Wednesday Only Workshop, then RSVP for appropriate Workshop Session)

·         Wednesday, February 5 – LAB WORKSHOP (select Attendee 1 Day as the registrant type, choose Wednesday Only Workshop, then RSVP for appropriate Workshop Session)