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HIGH DESERT MOUNTAIN WATER ASSOCIATION
August 2026 Dinner Meeting Newsletter

Summer has arrived, and with it, some intense heat. Our operational staff are now working on their summer schedules, with safety and hydration remaining our highest priority. As temperatures continue to rise, the High Desert is experiencing increased demand on its water systems. This serves as an important reminder of the critical role water professionals play in delivering reliable service, protecting public, health, and ensuring our water systems are prepared to meet the challenges of peak seasonal demand. We and the community appreciate you all!

Our June’s dinner meeting was “insightful”, “informative”, and “engaging”. Just a few of the comments shared by attendees following the class and presentation. A special thank you, Mike Millard of Mueller Company, for delivering another informative and entertainingclass. We also extend our appreciation to Shyamala and Adelina of Carollo Engineers for providing valuable insight into operational hydraulic modeling and its practical applications.

We are pleased to invite you to our August “Vendor Appreciation”Dinner Meeting. This annual event provides our valued vendors the opportunity to showcase their products, services, and innovative solutions while connecting with water industry professionals. We are excited to offer another evening of practical training and technical insight. Our program features a CEU class presented by Master Meter focusing on Meter Metrology, followed by a presentation from ASTERRA – Utilizing Innovated Technology to mitigate unaccountable water loss, sub-surface leak detection. 

Our Association remains dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for training, collaboration, and connection. Whether you are a long-time member, attendee, or joining us for the first time, we are glad to have you as part of this community. Each meeting is an opportunity to share insights, learn from industry experts, and reinforce the partnerships that help keep our water systems reliable and resilient.

Educational 1.0 CEU

Topic: Meter Metrology

Instructor: Tanya Harvey, Southern California Manager for Master Meter 

​       & Chris Lambros, Account Manager HydroPro Solutions

 

Featured Presentation

 

Topic: Mitigating Unaccountable Water Loss, Sub-Surface Leak Detection

Presenter: Cesar Garcia, ASTERRA

• The use of innovative technology

• How it works

• Case studies and regional results

Dinner & Networking

Enjoy a hosted dinner while connecting with fellow water professionals, engineers, operators, managers, and industry partners from across the High Desert.

• Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

• Location: Original Roadhouse | 11940 Amargosa Road, Victorville CA

• CEU Class: Check-In: 5:00-5:30 / Class: 5:30-6:30

• Social: Check-In: 6:30-7:00 / Dinner: 7:00

• Program: 7:45-8:30

Vendor Appreciation & Sponsorship

HDMWA extends sincere thanks to our industry partners for their continued support. Vendor sponsorships help keep our meetings affordable and informative while providing relevant technical and operational content for our members.

 

Membership
Dues are $35. Members receive discounted pricing for all hosted classes and dinner meetings. Membership form is available on thewebsite. While membership offers great benefits, membership is not required to attend all classes or dinner meetings, everyone is welcome.

Interested in presenting, instructing a CEU class or bringing a first-time attendee? Opportunities are available and include recognition during meetings and in HDMWA communications. Please contact George Cardenas at 760-617-3677.

HDMWA remains committed to providing relevant, practical forums where operators, professionals, industry partners, engineers, and board/council members can come together to exchange ideas, learn from real-world experience, and stay informed on issues that directly impact water systems.

We look forward to another informative and engaging evening. Thank you for your continued nvolvement and support.

 

 

George Cardenas, HDMWA President

“Chuck Norris doesn’t need a leak detector. Leaks surrender before he arrives”

 

 

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