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Annual Conference
July 14-19, 2024
Lake Charles Event Center
Lake Charles, LA
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Host Hotel

L’Auberge Casino Resort
777 Avenue L’Auberge; Lake Charles, LA 70601

Call 866-580-7444 to make reservations.     Group Code is SLARW24

Or online at www.llakecharles.com and enter the group code SLARW24

Reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first-night deposit or guaranteed by a credit card.
Reservations not canceled twenty-four hours before arrival will be charged for the first night’s room and tax.

Discounted LRWA Conference rate $139.00
A daily resort fee of $13.99 plus 15.20% tax will be charged.
The resort fee includes:  pool & lazy river access; pool towel usage; guestroom WIFI; fitness center; bottled water; in-room coffee; HBO; unlimited local calls; self-service business center; print boarding pass; overnight valet parking; trolley service; & turndown service upon request

Maximum of 4 guests per room / Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM

To receive the discounted rate, reservations must be made by 8:00 am on June 21, 2024

There will be NO conference events held at this hotel, all events will be held at the Lake Charles Event (Civic) Center.  When LRWA reaches room block capacity at the L’Auberge Casino Resort we will utilize other area hotels for the overflow.  (we can not add additional rooms to the block as reservation personnel will tell you)

If your system is Tax-exempt and you have a reservation at L’Auberge they ask you to have your tax-exempt paperwork with you for check-in. If the paperwork is not present, they will charge taxes.

 

LRWA is still working with other area hotels for discount room rates.  Please check back periodically for those to be posted.

Demonstration/Presentation at Booth - Thursday, July 18
Share your Expertise with Future Leaders!

The Louisiana Rural Water Association is looking for exhibitors who wish to provide a 30-minute demonstration/presentation at your booth for the LRWA’s Annual Conference scheduled for July 15-18 at the Lake Charles Event (Civic) Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Those who wish to volunteer to provide a presentation for consideration please complete the form below.

We are looking for topics relevant to the water and wastewater industry (new technology, security, utility management, board training, etc.). The Conference offers training opportunities for all aspects of the water and wastewater industry, from operation to management to regulation. LRWA offers specialized education and networking opportunities specifically designed for utility managers, town council members, and utility board members.

The deadline to submit a conference presentation is April 29, 2024, at which time LRWA will begin selecting presentations for the agenda.

Louisiana Rural Water Association Annual Conference is designed to bring together water and wastewater utility systems – large and small, municipal and rural – for operations, management, boardmanship, and governance sessions.

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24 Hour Technical Session Presenter Request ended March 11th.

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Water Taste Test

Do You Have the Best Tasting Water in Louisiana?

The Louisiana Rural Water Association is looking for the best drinking water from a Public Water System in the state to represent Louisiana’s rural water systems in a nationwide competition for the year 2025.

The taste test will be held at the LRWA office in Kinder on April 30, 2024.  All entries will be judged, and the winner will be announced during our Annual Conference at the Awards Luncheon Ceremony on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. 

It’s all about Good Taste!

          • Taste Test Rules:
          • System must be a member of LRWA
          • Container must be quart size glass
          • Do Not fill glass container to the top
          • Do Not “Chill” water
          • Label container with system name, contact person, and contact phone number
          • Entry form must be submitted by Friday, April 26th
          • Water must be received by Monday, April 29th!  It can be brought or mailed to LRWA, 1325 3rd Ave., Kinder, La 70648

Word Document or PDF can be emailed to lsonnier@lrwa.org or faxed to 337-738-5620.

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