Value of Water: WRA Technical Conference 2025

Join us for a dynamic forum hosted by the University of Delaware’s Center for Clean Hydrogen exploring the essential practices, innovations, and tools that ensure the responsible, sustainable use of water from the Delaware River Basin. This conference will investigate the story of what happens to water once it is withdrawn: how it powers industries, enables vital services, and supports the production of goods that sustain the region and reach far beyond. 

Together, we’ll tackle the pressing question of how to ensure the Basin’s resilience and prosperity, while fostering enhanced cooperation and integration among water users, researchers, and policymakers working toward a sustainable future.   

The day offers an opportunity to tour Veolia's PFAS treatment plant, and multiple opportunities for meaningful networking and partnership.

Our Co-Chairs

Virginia Eisenbrey

Director of Customer Relations &

    Supply Operations

    Jessica Hartley

    Environmental, Health, Safety, &
          Sustainability Manager

Water is more than a resource — it’s a cornerstone of economic stability, social well-being, and environmental health. Properly valuing water informs smarter public and private decisions around management, pricing and investment. Tackling the growing water crisis will require science-based decision making, aligned incentives, and effective implementation. Join us for the conversation.

Why You Should Attend

This premier event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, water and energy professionals to explore critical topics including:

• Water availability and accessibility in the Delaware River Basin
• Critical infrastructure connections between water and energy systems, including AI data centers
• Innovation in water treatment with a tour of one of the largest PFAS treatment plants in the country (30 million gallons/day capacity)
• Industry perspectives from water, energy, maritime, manufacturing, food & beverage sectors
• Climate resilience strategies and emerging partnerships

Outstanding Speaker Lineup

The event features an impressive roster of experts, including:

• Kristen Kavanagh, Executive Director, Delaware River Basin Commission
• Larry Finnicum, Regional President, Veolia North America
• Industry leaders from Constellation, DuPont Water Solutions, Kimberly-Clark, and more
• Co-chairs Jessica Hartley (Vicinity Energy) and Virginia Eisenbrey (Artesian Water)

Special Features

• Guided tour of Veolia's state-of-the-art PFAS treatment facility.  Registration for the Tour is required seprately by October 7th.  
• Innovation & Collaboration Awards presentation
• Networking reception with in honor of our Awardees