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AWWA Policy Statement on Research The American Water Works Association (AWWA) supports research for all aspects of water, including, but not limited to, public health protection, quality an...

Teen journeys across continent in the name of water research

A 12-hour trip from Gambell, Alaska, to Golden, Colorado, didn’t stop high school student KatieMae Apatiki from pursuing her passion for water research and innovation. And the American Water Works Association (AWWA) helped make it happen. Apatiki, 16, recently made the long journey from her remote community on St. Lawrence Island to the Colorado School […]

Increase your job search success with a stronger resume

Want to boost the impact of your resume? Check out the tips below from Make Your Resume More Impactful in Five Steps by Michele Lando, in the advice section of the American Water Works Association’s Career Center. This website provides free resources about topics ranging from interviews and resumes to networking and salary negotiations. Taking […]

Five tips for working with a recruiter during your job search

Want to learn how to leverage a recruiter in your job search? Check out the summary below from “5 Ways to Effectively Work with Recruiters” from Riya Sand, available at AWWA’s Career Center. This website provides free resources about topics ranging from interviews and resumes to networking and salary negotiations. New employment opportunities oftentimes involve […]

Dr. Darren Lytle receives AWWA’s prestigious A.P. Black Research Award

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has selected Dr. Darren Lytle, an environmental engineer with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as this year’s recipient of the prestigious A.P. Black Research Award. The award, established in 1967 in honor of Dr. A.P. Black, recognizes outstanding research contributions to water science and water supply practices. Dr. […]

AWWA recognizes Dr. Detlef R. U. Knappe with prestigious A.P. Black Research Award

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has honored Dr. Detlef R. U. Knappe with its prestigious A.P. Black Research Award. Dr. Knappe is a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, where he has established an internationally renowned research program that studies adsorption processes for the removal of organic compounds in drinking water. His work […]

Water sector organizations partner on innovative generative AI research project

WRF, AWWA, WEF, Karmous Edwards Consulting to develop GenAI best practices for water utilities Today, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and Karmous Edwards Consulting (KEC), launched a project on the Role of Generative AI (GenAI) for the Global Water Sector. The […]

AWWA names Dr. Karl Linden 2025 A.P. Black Research Award recipient

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has named Dr. Karl Gregory Linden, Ph.D. as the recipient of the 2025 A.P. Black Research Award. Dr. Linden serves as the chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Established in 1967 in honor of Dr. A.P. Black, the award […]