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Upcoming Events
DIPRA sponsors, exhibits, and speaks at many national and local conferences in the water sector. At many of these event, our regional engineers will be available to help you with your pipeline application questions and specification of Ductile iron pipe.
Event
Location
Dates
DIPRA Presentations
ACWWA
Moncton, NB
Oct 6 - Oct 9, 2026
Southwest AWWA
Bossier City, LA
Oct 12 - Oct 16, 2026
Iowa AWWA Section
Coralville, IA
Oct 19 - Oct 23, 2026
AZ Rural Water Fall Conference
Prescott, AZ
Oct 19 - Oct 20, 2026
NCWWA
Halifax, NS
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2026
NC One Water Conference
Raleigh, NC
Nov 2 - Nov 5, 2026
Nebraska AWWA Conference
Kearney, NE
Nov 2 - Nov 5, 2026
MEA Conference
Toronto, Ontario
Nov 10 - Nov 13, 2026
CERIU Conference
Quebec City, QC
Nov 22 - Nov 25, 2026
FSAWWA (Florida AWWA) Conference
Orlando, FL
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2026
Find out here where DIPRA engineers will be.
Commentary
Welcome to the DIPRA Commentary. This section will discuss various topics related to the ductile iron pipe industry. From the latest advancements in manufacturing to the benefits of using Ductile iron pipe in various applications, we aim to provide valuable insights and analysis for anyone in the field. Our goal is to keep you informed about the latest developments in the industry. So, whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, we hope you find this series informative and engaging.
Forty-Five Years, Countless Miles of Pipe, and a Lifetime of Lessons
Microplastics Regulation Starts with Defining the Problem
Precision Under Pressure: What the Pipe Tapping Competition Says About the Water Industry
What’s in Your Drinking Water? U.S. EPA Takes Aim at Microplastics
A Call to Congress: Recommit to America’s Water Infrastructure
From Capitol Hill to Beneath Our Feet: Water Week Meets Earth Day
The People Behind the Pipes: Supporting Reliable Water Infrastructure DIPRA Staff