Renewals were sent out a week ago, and at the January board meeting, the membership dues levels were updated to streamline and simplify for companies with multiple physical locations and non-dealers dues based on revenue in the state of Wisconsin.

* Membership level 1 year, on April 15th

Dealer membership – Definition: Installs, services, and sells water treatment products to consumers, businesses, or other end users.

• One Physical Dealer location $400
• 2- 4 Physical dealer locations $550
• 5 or more physical dealer locations $750

Non-Dealer Annual Membership: Based on Wisconsin state sales

• Under $1,000,000 $600
• $1,000,000 - $3,000,000 $750
• Over $3,000,000 $1000

WQAW supports efforts to keep the water quality improvement industry in Wisconsin educated and profitable. The WQAW is constantly working with the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services to keep up-to-date on potential changes and monitor legislation that affects your business. It also provides members with networking events, trade show conventions, educational seminars, and continuing education credit opportunities.

Membership Benefits include:

• Discounted rates for the Annual Conference
• First Access to JPRA Prep Course
• Legislative Professional and latest news from the Capitol
• Online Dealer Directory
• All staff of the members' organization may register as a member to receive discounted rates for WQAW events

Showcase your projects, programs, or best practices at the 2025 Water Quality Association of Wisconsin Conference.

The 2025 Water Quality Association of Wisconsin conference will be held September 26 and 27 in the Wisconsin Dells. Submit a proposal to present to attendees from around the state. These can be a general presentation or filed for continuing education. Topics of interest may include:

• Residential Water Reuse
• Emerging contaminants
• New Technologies
• Municipal Strategies
• Other!

SELECTION PROCESS: Return proposed session no later than April 24. The conference planning committee will review the proposals. Notification of acceptance will be made by May 31, 2025. The speaker will receive a complimentary two-day conference registration if your session is accepted. Travel and lodging expenses are the speaker’s responsibility. 

Download Proposal Form 

The November elections resulted in a decisive win by Donald Trump and J.D. Vance and the U.S. Senate flipping to Republican control. Meanwhile, control of the U.S. House of Representatives hung in the balance for nearly a week before Republicans reached the magic number of 218 seats needed to control the House.

The red wave that swept the federal elections, did not translate down the ballot for Wisconsin Republicans running for state office. At the state level, the newly redrawn legislative districts resulted in Democrats picking up a significant number of seats, but not enough to gain control of either house. Assembly Republicans lost 9 seats, dropping their majority to 54-45 and the Senate Republican majority was reduced to 18-15. Among the notable races in the Senate, two veteran Republican lawmakers were defeated–Duey Stroebel and Joan Ballweg. While control remains the same, the smaller majorities will inevitably change the political dynamics of the Wisconsin Legislature. The redrawn maps also resulted in many new faces elected, with a 30 percent turnover in the Assembly and four new Senators.