HWEA and AWWA Hawaii Section Joint 16th Biennial Water Reuse Conference

Committee Chairs: Lorna Heller & Preston Merrell

Pre-Conference Field Trip
When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Where: Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant and Honouliuli Water Reclamation Facility

Conference
When: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Conference
Where: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI

Registration

Register online - https://www.hwea.org/hweaevents/conference/2026-water-reuse-conference

Registration rates are as follows:

Registration closes after November 25, 2026.  No refunds will be issued following November 25, 2026. 

*Pre-conference field trip is limited to 30 attendees on a first come, first served basis. All field trip attendees must be registered for the main conference.

 **Vendor/Exhibitor Booths includes up to two (2) vendor/exhibitor attendees, one (1) table, and up to two (2) chairs setup for the main conference at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii in a designated exhibitor area where attendees enter and gather during networking breaks.  Please note additional vendor/exhibitor attendees must register separately at the member/non-member conference rate. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Water Reuse Committee Chairs at water-reuse@hwea.org or (808) 748-5944.

Mahalo,
Lorna Heller & Preston Merrell
Water Reuse Committee Chairs

Refund Policy:

  • All general cancellation requests must be made by emailing president@hwea.org.

  • Requests must be made by the deadlines specified below to receive the refund amount of the registration order.

  • Cancellations made by 10/23/2026 will receive a 95% refund of registration fees.

  • Cancellations made by 11/25/2026 will receive a 50% refund of registration fees.

  • Any cancellations made after 11/25/2026 will not receive a refund

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - Field Trip to Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant and Honouliuli Water Reclamation Facility

Field Trip Description
Join us on a field trip to the Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Honouliuli Water Recycling Facility (HWRF)! The tour will include the new secondary treatment at the WWTP and the recycling processes of the HWRF. It'll be a great way to kickoff the Water Reuse Conference with new and fellow colleagues.

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2026, 9 am to 12 pm

  • 30 attendees maximum.

  • Prepare to walk throughout the tours.

  • Bring water and sun protection. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.

  • Parking will be on the wastewater side. Additional instructions will be provided to confirmed attendees.

  • Waivers must be completed prior to the tour. These will be provided to confirmed attendees.

  • MANDATORY DRESS CODE at these working industrial sites.  ALL VISITORS MUST DRESS IN:

    • LONG or SHORT SLEEVES (no tank tops or bare shoulders) - Comfortable and light clothing recommended.

    • LONG PANTS (no shorts or skirts)

    • COVERED SHOES (no slippers, open-toed sandals, or high heels)

Sponsorship with Tier Details

Sponsorship Information:

Conference Program

More Information Coming Soon!

*** Call for Abstracts - due October 2, 2026 ***

Updated: 10/06/2026_AML