21st Annual Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) Workshop

July 2024—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Austin Water, and Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) are presenting the 21st Annual CMOM Workshop at the Austin Convention Center on Aug. 5-6, 2024.

Background

Improper maintenance and operation of wastewater collection systems can lead to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). SSOs are a serious public health and environmental problem. The CMOM approach outlines an effective system management structure that encourages finding and correcting performance problems in the collection system.

Purpose

This workshop allows TCEQ and EPA to meet with their municipal permit holders and discuss examples of strong CMOM practices. Presentations made at the workshop will be available for all attendees.

Attendees

All municipalities and special districts that manage wastewater collection systems, as well as their operators, engineers, management professionals, consultants, and manufacturers.

Continuing Education

Wastewater license holders can earn 13.5 hours of Continuing Education Units through TCEQ. Professional Engineers will receive 15 Professional Development Hours, including an ethics hour.

Registration

TCEQ, TWDB, EPA Employees – Complimentary
WEAT/WEF Member - $170.00 by July 19 / $210 after July 19
Non-Member - $250.00 by July 19 / $290 after July 19 (includes WEAT-only Members)

Room Reservations

See the workshop registration page for hotel block information. Room blocks are available at:

The Driskill
604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701
($173/night + taxes & fees, deadline to reserve is July 15, 2024)
Stephen F. Austin Hotel
701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
($170/night + taxes & fees, deadline to reserve is July 22, 2024)