Kothari takes over as AWWA president
Nilaksh Kothari stepped into the role of AWWA president for 2007-2008 as the annual conference began winding down in Toronto, spelling out five priorities and displaying a wonderful sense of humor.
AWWA's Hoffbuhr announces retirement
Jack W. Hoffbuhr, AWWA executive director for the past 11 years, today announced his retirement as leader of the world's oldest and largest water organization.
The 'silent service' needs to speak up
A distinguished panel of professionals offered insights on public perception issues affecting the water industry at the H2O Open Forum June 27 at ACE07, agreeing that the water industry needs to promote itself more effectively to bolster community support.
Columbus, Ohio takes men's tapping title
A dark horse team from Columbus, Ohio, took first place in the men's tapping contest with a time of 1 minute 17.06 seconds. The women's team from San Antonio Water System came close to a new record on their way to a first place finish in the annual Pipe Tapping Contest.
Accord opens markets for US water businesses
Opportunities for US water and wastewater businesses to sell their technologies in overseas markets will be expanded under an accord signed at AWWA's ACE07 event in Toronto this week.
Trudeau fears environmental "collapse," urges conservation
Justin Trudeau, 35, the eldest son of Canada's popular prime minister, the late Pierre Trudeau, made an impassioned plea for the environment at ACE07's June 25 plenary session.
Ingram brings a light-hearted approach to science education
Renowned broadcaster and writer Jay Ingram took a light-hearted look at science and poked a little fun at his fellow Canadians' overuse of water in his June 26 plenary address at ACE07.
Flashflood Alley inspires custom regulatory code for conservation
Water conservation is serious business in a part of Texas famous for its droughts and floods. In a Tuesday session at ACE07, utility managers shared suggestions for using legal tactics as well as education to continue whittling away at water usage.
Rolan shares insights at ACE07 opening session
After a rousing parade of bagpipes and drums to kick off ACE07, AWWA President Terry Rolan welcomed the more than 13,600 attendees and offered some words of wisdom.
Culture change needed for asset management
As important as infrastructure replacement is, the culture in utilities tends to work against keeping preventive maintenance dictated by an asset management plan on the front burner.
Oklahoma City wins Taste Test contest
Oklahoma City Water and Wastewater Utility won AWWA's annual "Best of the Best" Water Taste Test competition held on the opening day of ACE07.
Strategies for building tomorrow's workforce vary widely
Whether it's as sophisticated as leadership academies or as tough as cross-training the Hatfields and McCoys, utilities have found a wide variety of creative strategies for building tomorrow's workforce ― a critical challenge facing the water industry.
AWWA, India Water Works Association agree to share
AWWA and the India Water Works Association (IWWA) officially launched a new era of cooperation by signing an agreement to share expertise and resources that extend their common goal of providing safe and reliable water.
Chinese competition creates 'capital punishment' for projects
Attendees at an ACE07 workshop on cost control for large water construction projects discussed strategies to counteract the influences of the 800-lb panda bear that's entered the raw materials market.
Water For People names five countries for expansion
The Water For People Board of Directors unanimously approved an aggressive five-year strategic plan June 23, expanding its international development program to five additional countries in the next five years ― Ecuador, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic.
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