International Commitment to Safe & Clean Water
Together, we can collaborate towards solving global water challenges and protecting public health.
Welcome to AWWA’s International Community
Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the world’s largest water association, with more than 50,000 members and thousands of utility partners worldwide. Together, we form the leading professional community dedicated to advancing safe, sustainable water.
AWWA connects water professionals across borders to share knowledge, strengthen capacity, and drive solutions. If you are an AWWA international member or a water professional based outside North America, you will find trainings, publications, engagement opportunities, and news on global water challenges and solutions tailored for you below.
Events
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Funding Strategies for Capital Programs
October 21, 2025
Online
Virtual Roundtable: Data Management and Maintenance in the Age of AI
December 3, 2025
Online
Membrane Technology Conference
Discover new innovations in advanced water treatment at the AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference.
February 2-5, 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC
Resources
AWWA aims to drive knowledge creation and exchange for a better world through better water. Explore the different avenues available to grow your community’s global water solutions!
Enjoy exclusive access to these educational resources. Discover the power of an AWWA Membership. Memberships are available at tiers to suit your needs.
eLearning & Micro-learning Courses
Select an individual course, enroll in a certificate program covering technical or leadership topics, or explore AWWA’s free micro-learning programs.
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Journals & Magazines
AWWA’s journals and magazines are the water industry’s trusted resources to stay current on water topics, with monthly issues and online access free to members.
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Standards & Books
Explore manuals, standards, and books for all facets of the water industry. Expand your water knowledge in topics such as water system operations, water distribution systems, and much more!
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eLearning & Micro-learning Courses
Select an individual course, enroll in a certificate program covering technical or leadership topics, or explore AWWA’s free micro-learning programs.
Learn More
Journals & Magazines
AWWA’s journals and magazines are the water industry’s trusted resources to stay current on water topics, with monthly issues and online access free to members.
Learn More
Standards & Books
Explore manuals, standards, and books for all facets of the water industry. Expand your water knowledge in topics such as water system operations, water distribution systems, and much more!
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AWWAIndia Association (AIA)
As one of our essential international programs, AWWAIndia Association (AIA) was established in 2021 as an incorporated nonprofit to continue AWWA’s mission. India is on pace to become one of the world’s largest populated countries, where a majority of its 1.3 billion people face a lack of access to safe drinking water. Our focus is to ensure that our cornerstone services remain, as emphasis is placed on essential programs around knowledge exchange and transfer.
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Students & Young Professionals
AWWA knows students and young professionals are the future of the global water community. Explore resources created just for you, and discover the benefits of a student membership, or connect with a student chapter near you. AWWA hosts webinars, chapter meetups, and more for students and young professionals. When you are just starting your career, connecting with your community is crucial for getting the support you need along the way.
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AWWA’s International Activities
Visualize the different areas worldwide where AWWA International is making an impact by clicking the categories on the map below.
Training & Development
Conference & Events
Student Chapters
World Bank Workshop
Trade Missions
India, Israel, Japan, Lesotho, Malawi, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Zambia
Canada, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, United States
India, Jordan, Peru, United States
Argentina, France, Gaza, Germany, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, West Bank
Chile, Colombia, Vietnam
Training & Development: In person and virtual training and development opportunities for audiences around the world, from operators to executives. A variety of topics that include water quality, distribution, treatment, water management, reuse, water loss, and more.
Conference & Events: AWWA participation in international water events around the globe, focusing on networking, and knowledge exchange.
Student Chapters: AWWA International Student Chapters present in diverse locations worldwide, with access to networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, training and development workshops, and more AWWA benefits.
World Bank Workshop: In person and virtual training and development opportunities for audiences around the world, from operators to executives. A variety of topics that include water quality, distribution, treatment, water management, reuse, water loss, and more.
Trade Missions: AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.
Training & Development: India, Israel, Japan, Lesotho, Malawi, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Zambia
AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.
Conference & Events: Canada, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, United States
AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.
Student Chapters: India, Jordan, Peru, United States
AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.
World Bank Workshop: Argentina, France, Gaza, Germany, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, West Bank
AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.
Trade Missions: Chile, Colombia, Vietnam
AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.
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AWWA Student Chapter in Peru Celebrates Recent Accomplishments
AWWA is eager to grow engagement with students and Universities around the world.
AWWA has active student chapters outside North America, serving as key entry points for future water professionals. At Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) in Peru, students kicked off the school year by joining the AWWA Chapter-to-Chapter Meet-Up on September 17, and being featured in a recent Connections article.
The UNI chapter seeks to enhance water education through field visits, including Lima’s Provisur Desalination Plant, La Atarjea, Peru’s largest drinking water plant, and Taboada, South America’s largest wastewater facility. Chapter president Karla Durand Hurtado highlighted how these experiences enrich the curriculum and strengthen technical and professional training.
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AWWAIndia Association to host AICE25 in Indore
AWWAIndia will host the 4th Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) in the historic and vibrant city of Indore from December 8 – 10, 2025.
The conference will feature presentations, workshops and interactive panels with nationally and internationally recognized dignitaries, speakers and experts covering water resilience, asset management, policy frameworks, smart cities and more. AWWAIndia hosts conferences like AICE to continue to foster important dialogues and establish local solutions to promote a “Better India Through Better Water”.
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International Council
The International Council (IC) exists as one of six councils governing AWWA. It works to actively promote AWWA participation in the global water community through its three Strategic Goals:
- Goal 1: Leverage strategic partnerships to enhance opportunities for global water professionals to create and exchange knowledge.
- Goal 2: Improve access to knowledge products and educational content for international water professionals.
- Goal 3: Improve AWWA’s brand awareness internationally.
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International Resources from AWWA
The following AWWA resources include information, articles, and more related to global water.
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of water and wastewater analysis techniques.
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AWWA and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
This article is intended to familiarize AWWA members with the United Nation’s (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to the association’s vision and mission. In terms of global aspirations, one of AWWA’s strategic objectives is to increase the relevance of the association’s knowledge resources for water professionals worldwide.
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Water System Operations (WSO) Water Treatment, Grade I
AWWA’s WSO series is the leading operator certification training resource. WSO Treatment Grade I is organized into 21 chapters addressing core test content on certification exams.
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Handbook for Water Distribution System Model Calibration
Water distribution system hydraulic models are widely used in the planning, design, and operation of water distribution systems.
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Water System Operations (WSO) Water Distribution, Grades I & II
WSO Water Distribution, Grades I and II, is organized into 22 chapters addressing core test content on certification exams. Chapters discuss regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific distribution processes in detail.
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