Webinar: Microbial & Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) Regulations: What Utilities Need to Do Now
Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Regulatory Requirements
The regulatory landscape for drinking water utilities is evolving. With anticipated changes to microbial and disinfection byproduct (DBP) regulations on the horizon, now is the time for municipalities and water system operators to understand what is coming and begin preparing their systems for compliance.
Join our expert-led webinar as we review the EPA's current implementation timeline, examine the findings and recommendations from the agency's microbial and disinfection byproduct working group, and discuss what these changes may mean for water utilities across the country.
You'll also learn practical strategies utilities can implement today to improve system performance, reduce regulatory risk, and position themselves for future compliance success.
Details:
Recorded on: August 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM EST
What You'll Learn
EPA Regulatory Outlook
- Current EPA implementation schedules and anticipated timelines
- Potential new microbial and DBP action levels
- Key findings from EPA's microbial and disinfection byproduct working group
Compliance Planning
- How future regulations are likely to impact municipal water systems
- Common challenges utilities may face during implementation
- Steps water systems can take now to minimize compliance risks
Proven Treatment & Distribution Strategies
- Technologies and best practices already being used successfully in distribution systems
- Approaches to managing microbial control while minimizing DBP formation
- Operational improvements that can strengthen regulatory readiness
Practical Guidance for Utilities
- Capital planning considerations
- Monitoring and operational recommendations
- How to build a proactive compliance strategy before new requirements take effect
Who Should Attend?
- Water Utility Directors
- Public Works Leaders
- Water Treatment Plant Operators
- Distribution System Managers
- Municipal Engineers
- Compliance & Regulatory Professionals
- Consulting Engineers
- Asset Management Professionals
Why Attend?
Regulatory changes can be difficult to navigate, especially when implementation timelines and requirements continue to evolve. This webinar will provide practical insights into what utilities can expect, how to prepare proactively, and which proven technologies can help meet future microbial and DBP management goals.
Don't wait until new regulations are finalized. Start planning today to protect compliance, operational efficiency, and public health.
Presenter: Ethan Brooke
Ethan Brooke is Cleanwater1's Director of Water Quality Sales and Senior Product Manager for THM Aeration. With nearly two decades of experience developing distribution-system water quality technologies, he holds five patents, has published peer-reviewed research, and previously chaired the CA-NV AWWA Distribution System Water Quality Committee. He leads commercial efforts across Cleanwater1's integrated treatment portfolio, including THM removal and on-site hypochlorite generation.
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