ARCSA TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM SCHEDULE
May 20-21, 2026 | Brookshire, TX
By attending the entire Technical Symposium, you can receive 1.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) or 15 Learning Units (LU) / Professional Development Hours (PDH) through ASSE to cover your 21000 Rainwater Personnel Certification Renewal, CEUs for IAPMO, and CEUs for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). Additional CEUs may be available on individual session basis with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Irrigation Association (IA).
WEDNESDAY
MAY 20
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard LiUNA
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard LiUNA
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Wet and Dry Conveyance: Pre and Post - Rain and Storm
James Grizzard Harvest Rain
Wet and Dry Conveyance: Pre and Post - Rain and Storm
James Grizzard Harvest Rain
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Using Active and Passive Stormwater Capture Methods to Achieve Stormwater Detention and Management Goal
Chris Maxwell-Gaines
Using Active and Passive Stormwater Capture Methods to Achieve Stormwater Detention and Management Goal
Chris Maxwell-Gaines
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Pump Principles: Challenges and Solution
Keith Schwertner Grundfos
Pump Principles: Challenges and Solution
Keith Schwertner Grundfos
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Architecture: Integration of Rainwater Harvesting Systems Seamlessly into Projects
Kyle Grist StudioDWG
Architecture: Integration of Rainwater Harvesting Systems Seamlessly into Projects
Kyle Grist StudioDWG
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break (Tour of Grundfos Rainwater Harvesting System)
Lunch Break (Tour of Grundfos Rainwater Harvesting System)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Residential Pump and Filtration / UV System - Sizing and Selection
Jim Wood Rainwater Equipment
Residential Pump and Filtration / UV System - Sizing and Selection
Jim Wood Rainwater Equipment
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Filtration and Monitoring Needs – Large Systems
David Crawford RMS
Filtration and Monitoring Needs – Large Systems
David Crawford RMS
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Beyond the Barrel: Making Rainwater a Real Urban Water Supply
Dr. Mace Meadows Center
Beyond the Barrel: Making Rainwater a Real Urban Water Supply
Dr. Mace Meadows Center
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Rainwater Harvesting Panel Discussion
Rainwater Harvesting Panel Discussion
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Wrap up and Tour of Grundfos Rainwater Harvesting System
Bill Rickard LiUNA
Wrap up and Tour of Grundfos Rainwater Harvesting System
Bill Rickard LiUNA
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
Networking Reception and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
THURSDAY
MAY 21
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard LiUNA
Opening Remarks
Bill Rickard LiUNA
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Large Commercial Stormwater Filtration Practices (Pre tank)
Dan Figola, ADS
Large Commercial Stormwater Filtration Practices (Pre tank)
Dan Figola, ADS
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Advocacy in Action: Where We’re at and Where We’re Going — Policies Impacting Rainwater and Stormwater Collection
Christina Kaeini, IAPMO and Christy Langendoen, Specified Water Systems
Advocacy in Action: Where We’re at and Where We’re Going — Policies Impacting Rainwater and Stormwater Collection
Christina Kaeini, IAPMO and Christy Langendoen, Specified Water Systems
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Know Before You Flow: The Basics of UV Water Treatment
Kevin Kahlden, Viqua
Know Before You Flow: The Basics of UV Water Treatment
Kevin Kahlden, Viqua
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
The Different Types of Rainwater Tanks and How Each Design can be Applied to Meet a Wide Range of Applications and Customer Needs
Steven Aldrate, Tanks Alot
The Different Types of Rainwater Tanks and How Each Design can be Applied to Meet a Wide Range of Applications and Customer Needs
Steven Aldrate, Tanks Alot
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Making the Connections: Details for a Below Grade Rainwater Tank
Eddie Van Giesen III, RainCycle (a WATTS Brand)
Making the Connections: Details for a Below Grade Rainwater Tank
Eddie Van Giesen III, RainCycle (a WATTS Brand)
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Tanks with Liners (Fabric and Spray On)
Tim Clark, Bartlett Liners and Brandi Nunez, Pioneer Water Tanks
Tanks with Liners (Fabric and Spray On)
Tim Clark, Bartlett Liners and Brandi Nunez, Pioneer Water Tanks
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
Refreshment Break and Visitation of Sponsor Displays
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Fire Fighting (NFPA 22) Tanks
Kai Langendoen, Water Storage Tanks and Fire Protection Consulting Group
Fire Fighting (NFPA 22) Tanks
Kai Langendoen, Water Storage Tanks and Fire Protection Consulting Group
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Panel: Using Rainwater for Public Water Supply in Texas and Wrap up and Tour of Grundfos Rainwater Harvesting System
Chris Maxwell-Gains, Christy Langendoen, and Steve Aldrate, Attorney with RMS
Panel: Using Rainwater for Public Water Supply in Texas and Wrap up and Tour of Grundfos Rainwater Harvesting System
Chris Maxwell-Gains, Christy Langendoen, and Steve Aldrate, Attorney with RMS