Reliable Water – In an Unreliable World

An adequate, affordable water supply is essential to maintain the quality of life and economic competitiveness of our area. As we look to the future, our organization has examined regional water supply challenges and how to plan effectively based on those challenges.

We can store, treat and deliver water, but we can’t create it. Continued development in our region is anticipated, as this is a desirable place for living and working, but that development comes with the need to sustain a reliable source of water supply. Economic growth, increasing and changing water demands, drought, the cost and investment value of water, and aquifer limitations are all areas requiring consideration and planning if we are to meet the future successfully.

Now is the time to work together as a region to address long-term water supply and the impact on individual communities in the region. Working together allows us to share information, leverage resources, and create efficient solutions.

With this in mind, Southwest Missouri Water (Tri-State Water Coalition and the SWMO Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission) and Missouri State University will convene their annual regional water conference in Springfield, Missouri. This conference, titled Reliable Water – In an Unreliable World, will provide an opportunity for stakeholders interested in water issues to discuss current water supply issues and our regional water future.

DNR Water Operator Credit: 4.0 Water Treatment & Distribution Training Hours (DW-Blue Vouchers Approved – Please Call Cody Brewington to Register with Vouchers)

Engineer Credit: 5PDHs

Who Should Attend:

• Cities
• Towns
• Counties
• Business & Industry
• Agriculture
• Academics
• Utilities
• Elected Officials
• State & Federal Agency Representatives
• Other Groups with Missions Related to Water