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The Water Infrastructure Conference features the latest science, technology, and solutions.
September 14-17, 2025
Orlando, FL
WaterSmart Innovations
The world of water is finite. Find new ways to protect and conserve.
October 7-9, 2025
Reno, NV
Water Quality Technology Conference
Discover the latest science, research, and engineering and solutions to fight drinking water contamination.
November 9-13, 2025
Tacoma, WA
Annual Conference & Expo
The world of water is finite. Find new ways to protect and conserve.
June 21-24, 2026
Washington, D.C.
AWWA & Water Community Updates
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Trends in the Industry from AWWA Publications
Statement from AWWA and AMWA on EPA’S PFAS Drinking Water Standard announcement
American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) CEO Tom Dobbins released a statement regarding EPA’s May 14 announcement that it would revisit the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Cybersecurity legislation re-introduced
In early April, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) introduced legislation that implements the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector, leveraging the knowledge of utility leaders and cybersecurity experts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Contact representatives to support H.R. 1267
AWWA is asking utility members to contact their representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge their support for H.R. 1267, the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. AWWA and its water sector partners in the Water Coalition Against PFAS – AMWA, NACWA, NAWC, NRWA and WEF – are working to build momentum for CERCLA protections in the new Congress.
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Statement from AWWA and AMWA on EPA’S PFAS Drinking Water Standard announcement
American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) CEO Tom Dobbins released a statement regarding EPA’s May 14 announcement that it would revisit the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Cybersecurity legislation re-introduced
In early April, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) introduced legislation that implements the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector, leveraging the knowledge of utility leaders and cybersecurity experts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Contact representatives to support H.R. 1267
AWWA is asking utility members to contact their representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge their support for H.R. 1267, the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. AWWA and its water sector partners in the Water Coalition Against PFAS – AMWA, NACWA, NAWC, NRWA and WEF – are working to build momentum for CERCLA protections in the new Congress.
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Making the Grade: Defining Excellence in Online Communications for Water Utilities
Effective utility communication requires effective online communication. Transparency and interactivity are two key dimensions of online engagement. These principles were used to evaluate the online communication capacity of 574 water utilities in the state of Wisconsin.
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Operators Need to Know How to Maintain Disinfection Residuals
Understanding how a disinfectant residual may affect drinking water in the distribution system can help operators be better prepared for operational challenges and requirements.
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Robustness and Related Concepts for Climate Adaptation in Drinking Water Treatments Systems
Climate change intensifies extreme weather events, potentially posing significant challenges to the quality and quantity of surface water available for drinking water treatment.
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Making the Grade: Defining Excellence in Online Communications for Water Utilities
Effective utility communication requires effective online communication. Transparency and interactivity are two key dimensions of online engagement. These principles were used to evaluate the online communication capacity of 574 water utilities in the state of Wisconsin.
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Operators Need to Know How to Maintain Disinfection Residuals
Understanding how a disinfectant residual may affect drinking water in the distribution system can help operators be better prepared for operational challenges and requirements.
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Robustness and Related Concepts for Climate Adaptation in Drinking Water Treatments Systems
Climate change intensifies extreme weather events, potentially posing significant challenges to the quality and quantity of surface water available for drinking water treatment.
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Evolve in the water community with standards written and maintained by industry subject matter experts.
Stay current with the state of the industry through AWWA Standards. Since our first standard was published in 1908, we continue to publish standards to help the water community evolve with changing times. Now, with more than 190+ standards produced to-date, trust AWWA Standards for credibility, quality assurance, and a true industry-wide consensus.
AWWA Standards address all products and processes related to the water industry. From source to storage, from treatment and distribution, our ever-growing repository of resources keeps water professionals aware of minimum requirements and operating safely.
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Collaborating to catalyze impact driving the future of water.
AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative will establish a long-term vision for the future of water. Through collaborative, intentional and inclusive discourse, we will chart a prosperous path for the water community. Water 2050 will foster partnerships and cross-sector collaboration that extend beyond our industry to benefit the global community.
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Comprehensive and authoritative materials for water professionals.
Knowledge flows like water — constantly evolving. Explore AWWA publications and stay ahead in the dynamic world of water.
M80 Biological Drinking Water Treatment
Biological treatment processes are a sustainable method for removing an array of both inorganic and organic contaminants from water.
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Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook
AWWA’s most popular handbook for distribution operator personnel is an indispensable reference for operators and supervisors alike on water distribution system operation and equipment.
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AWWA Small Systems Field Guide: Water and Wastewater
Operators of small water systems do it all — O&M, management, sampling, customer service, everything. This field guide may be the handiest book ever written for these unsung heroes of public health protection.
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Disinfection of Pipelines and Storage Facilities Field Guide
Field practices for preventing microbial contamination of water mains, storage tanks, and other distribution system components.
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Water Quality & Treatment
The ultimate engineering and operations reference book on water quality and treatment plant processes.
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Total Water Management: Practices for a Sustainable Future
Total water management is the exercise of stewardship and shared governance of water resources among utilities, business, and government for the greatest good of society and the environment.
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Water Treatment Operator Training Handbook
Producing and delivering the highest quality drinking water takes training, knowledge, and attention to detail. Water operators do it every day with the top training and best practices they get from this popular handbook.
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The Water Dictionary Handbook
Developed specifically for water and wastewater professionals, this unique dictionary has more than 15,000 definitions for water-related words, phrases, and acronyms.
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Focus First on Service: The Voice and Face of Your Utility
An in-service training workbook for water utility customer service representatives.
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Forecasting Urban Water Demand, Second Edition
Practical, detailed approaches for developing accurate water demand forecasts.
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Design-Build for Water and Wastewater Projects
Complete guide to planning, procuring, and executing design-build projects for water and wastewater systems.
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Maintenance Management for Water Utilities
Regular maintenance of water utility equipment and facilities is absolutely critical to the utility’s mission of delivering safe drinking water nonstop, year in and year out. This book will show water utilities of all sizes how to develop and operate an efficient, cost-effective maintenance management program.
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AWWA Water Operator Field Guide
Designed for in-the-field use, this indispensable book is ideal for quickly referencing chemical and mathematic formulas, chemical feed rates, MCLs, US/metric conversions, pipe and equipment data, operational parameters, construction and installation information, OSHA and USEPA regulations, and much more.
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Diagnosing Taste and Odor Problem Field Guide
This field guide provides all the information water utilities need to diagnose and remove objectionable tastes and odors at the tap. Tastes and odors in tap water are the leading source of customer complaints. Although common tastes and odors in tap water are harmless, many customers perceive them as an indication the water could be unsafe to drink.
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The Story of Drinking Water
Kids in grades 4–6 learn about water in this fun, colorful booklet that tells the fascinating story of water and water treatment. An ideal handout for plant tours, school visits, and Drinking Water Week.
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Wastewater Microbiology: A Handbook for Operators
This book provides the treatment information wastewater operators need to know. Chapters cover wastewater treatment system overview, general microscopy, bacteria, protozoa, metazoans, filamentous bacteria, as well as microbiology and process control.
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AWWA Wastewater Operator Field Guide
This handy field reference contains all the information, charts, graphs, formulas, and definitions that are needed by wastewater system operators in performing their daily duties.
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Water Basics for Decision Makers: Local Officials Guide to Water and Wastewater Systems
A clearly written information resource for government officials and water decision makers about the management, operation, and technology of city water and wastewater systems.
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Water professionals rely on AWWA’s resources.
Understand the current state of the water community and work toward a sustainable future state with reliable, in-depth resources from AWWA. Engineers, operators, utility managers, and other water professionals rely on our resources when they need credible, understandable information.
Whether you are a student just starting your career or a seasoned professional, our interactive tools, insights and programs expand your knowledge and prepare you for what is to come.
Interactive Tools
Learn how to optimize operational performance, inform management decisions, standardize tasks and more with the support of AWWA’s interactive tools.
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Industry Insights
Explore thought leadership on key issues and opportunities from AWWA’s knowledgeable industry partners and supporters.
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Programs
Learn about standards, benchmarking, leadership programs, pro-bono engineering consulting opportunities for underserved communities, and the Partnerships for Safe and Clean Water. Optimize your utility, discover growth opportunities and drive an impact with AWWA programs.
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Water Equation Raises Essential Funding to Support the Next Generation of Water Professionals
Water Equation is an initiative of AWWA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our efforts help fund workforce advancement, scholarships, young professionals, pro-bono engineering and consulting services for underserved communities, and leadership programs. Water Equation is committed to fulfilling the critical need to ensure that the water community has the necessary workforce to provide clean and safe water to communities worldwide.
The future of clean and safe water depends on a strong workforce and collaborative partnerships. When you donate to Water Equation, 100% of your contribution funds programs dedicated to the water workforce and closing the improved infrastructure access gap.
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