July 13-17, 2025
Lake Charles Event Center
Lake Charles, LA
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Call 866-580-7444 and provide Group Code SLRWA25
Or online at www.llakecharles.com and enter the group code SLRWA25
**Discounted LRWA Conference Rate: $159.00**
Please note that a daily resort fee of $13.99, plus 15.20% tax, will be applied to your reservation.
To take advantage of the discounted rate, please make your reservations by 8:00 AM on June 20, 2025.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a first-night deposit or secured with a credit card. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before arrival to avoid being charged for the first night’s room and tax. If your organization is tax-exempt, please inform the hotel during the reservation process and submit your tax-exempt paperwork before your arrival. This will help ensure a smoother check-in experience for attendees.
The resort fee includes access to the pool and lazy river, pool towel usage, guest room Wi-Fi, fitness center access, bottled water, in-room coffee, HBO, unlimited local calls, overnight valet parking, and turndown service upon request.
**Additional Information: **
– Maximum occupancy: 4 guests per room
– Check-in time: 4:00 PM
– Check-out time: 11:00 AM
Once the LRWA room block at the L’Auberge Casino Resort reaches capacity, we cannot promise the availability to add rooms to the block. Our contact only allows LRWA a specific number of rooms at the hotel.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Name badges will only be printed at the conference (Event Center) and will not be available at L'Auberge.
Join us at the L’Auberge Casino Resort on Wednesday, July 16th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for an unforgettable evening sponsored by several exhibitors. Enjoy live music, delicious appetizers, and a variety of beverages while networking and building lasting connections. The event will take place in Drago’s Seafood Restaurant on the first floor.
Please remember that wearing your LRWA name badge is essential for entry. You are welcome to bring a guest but ensure they also have a name badge to participate in the festivities. Name badges will NOT be available at the door, you must have them printed during the conference at the Event Center.
Alcohol will be served at this event. To receive a special wristband, you must be 21 years old or older.
We look forward to seeing you there!
LRWA is seeking sponsorships to help cover event expenses. If your company would like to contribute, please contact the LRWA office at 800-256-2591. You can also donate online—click below to visit the Exhibitor page and scroll down to the “Tickets” section to complete the online form for credit card payment.
Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition
Test your skills and speed in assembling a working meter in this exciting bracket-style competition! The Ultimate Meter Challenge is open to professionals attending the 2025 LRWA Annual Conference in Lake Charles. Participants will receive a practice meter (at no cost) and an exclusive event t-shirt.
- Grand Prize: $500 gift card
- 2nd Place: $300 gift card
- 3rd Place: $100 gift card
Advance to Nationals!
- The winner will automatically qualify for the National Rural Water Association Conference in New Orleans, LA (September 2025).
- Compete for a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii in the national championship!
How to Register
- Click on the button below to complete the registration form.
- Deadline: Submit by June 23rd to receive your practice meter by mail.
- On-site Registration: You can also sign up at the Zenner booth during the conference.
Practice & Time Trials at Zenner Booth:
- Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Finals on the Main Stage: Thursday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Closing Ceremonies)
For questions, contact Zenner USA. Get ready to showcase your skills and compete for glory!
Share your Expertise with Future Leaders!
**New Presenter Policy:** The Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA) will only accept presenters whose companies have paid the current year’s membership dues (with a deadline of January 31) and submitted a booth registration with payment for the conference.
The LRWA has opened the Call for Presentations for its Annual Conference, scheduled for July 14-17, 2025, at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Those interested in providing a presentation for consideration should complete the online form.
The deadline for submitting a conference presentation is March 7, 2025. After this date, LRWA will begin selecting presentations for the agenda.
We are looking for topics relevant to the water and wastewater industry, including new technology, security, utility management, board training, and more. The conference offers training opportunities covering all aspects of the water and wastewater industry, from operations to management to regulation. LRWA provides specialized education and networking opportunities specifically designed for utility managers, town council members, and utility board members.
**24-Hour Technical Classroom Sessions will be held July 15, 16 & 17 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)
**Exhibit Hall 30-minute presentation at your booth will be held Thursday, July 17 from 10:00 am-11:45 am
The LRWA Annual Conference aims to unite water and wastewater utility systems—both large and small, municipal and rural—for sessions on operations, management, boardmanship, and governance.
Click below to complete the online presentation request form(s)
The Louisiana Rural Water Association is seeking the highest quality drinking water from a Public Water System to represent Louisiana’s rural water systems in a national competition in Washington, DC for 2026!
The taste test will be held at the LRWA office in Kinder on Tuesday, May 20th. All entries will be judged, and the winner will be announced during our Annual Conference at the Awards Luncheon Ceremony on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
**Is Your Water a Champion? Put it to the test!**
Taste Test Rules:
– System must be a member of LRWA.
– System must have a grade score of 70 or higher
– Participants should use a quart-sized glass container.
– Do not fill the glass container to the top.
– Do not chill the water.
– Label the container with the system name, contact person, and contact phone number.
– An entry form must be submitted by Thursday, May 15, 2025
– Water must be received by Monday, May 19th before 3pm. It can be brought or mailed to LRWA at 1325 3rd Ave., Kinder, LA 70648.
You may submit your entry in Word Document or PDF format via email at lsonnier@lrwa.org or fax it to 337-738-5620.
Click below on the form format you wish to complete.
