Publications

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With a recorded knowledge base that spans more than 130 years, AWWA is the world’s leading source of water information.

Books & Videos

AWWA provides a full-service publishing program, professionally editing, producing, marketing, and selling handbooks, standards, manuals, youth and consumer education products, and bill stuffers. 

AWWA’s award-winning video program is a leader in water operator training, customer service, and safety and security videos.

All can be purchased in the AWWA Bookstore.

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Periodicals

AWWA periodicals are a core benefit for association members.

Journal - American Water Works Association. A professional and scholarly publication in print for more than 90 years, the Journal publishes timely, technically accurate, peer-reviewed information about water quality, resources, and supply and about the management and operation of water utilities. 

Opflow is the hands-on, practical publication for water supply operators with a straightforward, informative style that is popular among all AWWA members.

Both are published and mailed monthly, complemented online with Journal - American Water Works Association and Opflow Online.

The Water Library®

The Water Library^® provides online access to AWWA's expanding collection of scientific, professional, and technological knowledge for the world's water community. More than 35 years of Journal AWWA are in electronic format for delivery as well as all AWWA standards and articles from the Opflow archive.