This fast-paced contest pits competitors against the clock to assemble a water meter from a bucket of parts. The winner of the Section competition is eligible to compete at the national-level AWWA Meter Challenge contest that is conducted during the AWWA Annual Conference. To see the ACE rules - CLICK HERE. Member Competitors who sign up ahead of time get a FREE Conference Registration.

Meter Challenge Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16th | Time 9:00am in the Exhibit Hall. 

Participants Are Expected To Attend The Closing General Session For Awards Presentation!

Deadline for free registration is February 28, 2026

Sign up using the entry form at the bottom of this page.
Once you are signed up, we will process your WATERCON registration
and send you confirmation via email. 

For more information, please contact Meter Challenge Representative:

Greg Hockmuth  |  Ph: 779-537-3574 |  gregory.hockmuth@rockfordil.gov

This year's competition meter will be the Zenner Multi Jet meter. To order a practice meter or section challenge materials, please click HERE. Fill the form out completely and email to the address on the bottom of the form to receive your practice meter.

• 2026 Zenner Practice Meter Order Form

We appreciate the donations from Zenner and look forward to seeing you all compete at WATERCON. 

For historical information on Meter Challenge Competitions click HERE.

ACE - National AWWA Competition
The Illinois Section AWWA assists the winner with travel expenses to the national competition at ACE.
A stipend is provided, and a fundraising event will be held after WATERCON.