Registration is now open for EPA's free annual workshop held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA). Attendees will be provided with in-depth information and training on various solutions and strategies for handling small drinking water system challenges. The workshop is primarily designed for state personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting; however, others may also benefit, including system owners and operators, local and tribal government personnel, academics, design engineers, technical assistance providers, and consultants.
Please visit https://www.epa.gov/water-research/16th-annual-epa-drinking-water-workshop-small-systems-challenges-and-solutions for additional information about the workshop, including the workshop agenda and regular updates.
Lodging:
The workshop is being held at the Duke Energy Convention Center which is located at Elm st. and W. 5th st. There are several hotels within walking distance of the Convention Center. We recommend making your lodging arrangements as soon as possible as hotels in the downtown Cincinnati area may book up in advance of the workshop. We also recommend asking for the best applicable rate (e.g., government rate, military rate, or AAA rate) when booking your room. We recommend the following hotels within walking distance of the Convention Center:
- 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
- Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown Cincinnati
- Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
- Homewood Suites - Downtown Cincinnati
- Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
- Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel
- The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Westin Hotel Cincinnati
You can also look for rooms and short term rentals in the area on sites like Airbnb.com and VRBO.com.
Parking:
The Duke Energy Convention Center's main entrance is located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street in downtown Cincinnati. Over 5,000 parking spaces are located immediately surrounding the Center in metered street spaces, private flat lots and privately managed garages. The garages offer direct entry to the Convention Center via Cincinnati's Skywalk System.
Additional Inquiries:
Inquiries about the workshop or lodging may be directed to Ashley Arayas of The Cadmus Group (EPA contractor) at (703) 247-6155 or 16thAnnualDWWorkshop@cadmusgroup.com.
Your registration information will not be shared with any third parties.
If you require special accommodations, please contact Courtney Ferraro at (240) 204-6248 or courtney.ferraro@cadmusgroup.com by September 1, 2019.