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.
DIPRA keeps you up-to-date on issues important to the water
industry.
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
Kansas AWWA Conference
Witchita, KS
Sep 8 - Sep 10, 2026
WaterJAM
Virginia Beach, VA
Sep 13 - Sep 17, 2026
NEWWA
Manchest, New Hampshire
Sep 13 - Sep 17, 2026
Intermountain AWWA Conference
Logan, UT
Sep 14 - Sep 17, 2026
Western Canada Water Conference
Regina, Saskatchewan
Sep 15 - Sep 18, 2026
AIMQ Conference
Gatineau, Quebec
Sep 20 - Sep 23, 2026
Michigan UP Water Conference
Harris, MI
Sep 21 - Sep 24, 2026
WEFTEC
New Orleans, LA
Sep 28 - Sep 30, 2026
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
Nebraska AWWA Conference
Kearney, NE
Nov 2 - Nov 5, 2026
NC One Water Conference
Raleigh, NC
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.
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