Green Bay celebrates last lead service line removal

On a bright, sunny day in early October, utility workers, neighbors and government officials gathered to watch a big moment for the city of Green Bay, Wis., applauding as crews dug out the last remaining lead service line in the city.

Prior to COVID, water and wastewater utility salaries trending up

Compensation trends for water and wastewater utilities were on the rise for a third consecutive year from 2019 to 2020 – until the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

AWWA Member Spotlight – Paul Thomas Hunt, Portland, Maine

Paul Thomas Hunt supports Portland Water District’s involvement in the Sebago Clean Waters partnership, which recently received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conserve 10,000 acres of forest land and fund other watershed protection projects.

AWWA communicates water priorities to incoming U.S. government leaders

The American Water Works Association this week sent a letter to U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden highlighting challenges facing the water sector and proposing recommendations for investment and actions. (See a short interview about the letter with Tommy Holmes, who directs AWWA’s legislative programs).

Water Utility Insider - November 13, 2020

Early registration for the AWWA Virtual Summit: Water Quality & Infrastructure closes Nov. 27

Birmingham Water Works receives award for commitment to safe water at Putnam Filter Plant

2020 U.S. election overview

By Tommy Holmes, AWWA Legislative Director, Government Affairs Office

Structure, discipline and teamwork shared by military, water sector

In recognition of Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada – celebrated this Nov. 11 -- the American Water Works Association (AWWA) salutes member John Alston, water and sewer operations superintendent with the City of Bozeman, Mont.

New AWWA resources offer PFAS updates on research, drinking water evaluation and treatment

AWWA has released three new resources about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to support water systems’ information needs and ability to educate the public and policy makers about issues related to PFAS in drinking water.