AWWA members join roundtable associated with United Nations water conference In conjunction with this spring’s United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference, held in New York March 22-25, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) co-hosted an event with several of its international partners, including World Bank. May 18, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – James Okumu, City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri James Okumu left Kenya for the United States to pursue a water career and improve life for his family and those back home. He is a manager in water systems planning and engineering with City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri. May 18, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Utility’s investor ESG report updates community on sustainability, social impacts DC Water’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) report is making the utility more attractive to investors while boosting its transparency and credibility with customers, officials say. May 18, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
ACE23 keynote speaker challenging the water sector to “get curious” Shawn Kanungo, bestselling author of the book The Bold Ones, is a disruption strategist who has worked with hundreds of organizations on their path to innovation. He’s also been recognized in Avenue Magazine as one of its “Top 40 under 40.” Forbes called him the “best virtual keynote speaker I’ve ever seen.” May 18, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Peruvian water professional finds calling after fleeing paradise Ada Liz Gabancho-Soto fled her small community of Uchiza in the Peruvian Amazon in the 1980s when her family was threatened by the violence of terrorism. Joining throngs of other refugees in the capital city of Lima, she and her parents and siblings were fortunate to find housing with municipal services but witnessed the challenges of others living without adequate running water, sewage management and other basic services. This is where she found her calling to work in water. May 3, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Five tips for emphasizing your skill set on your resume Want to learn how to highlight your best self on your resume? Check out the summary below from “How Can You Make Yourself Sound Better on Your Resume?” from Rachel Fletcher, 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. May 3, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Kansas partnership improves source water, boosts agriculture operations For more than a decade, harmful algal blooms have plagued Milford Lake in north central Kansas each summer. May 3, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA, partners call for federal assistance to support water affordability To support the escalating number of U.S. households struggling to pay for basic water services, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and four other water organizations are urging Congress and the White House to create a permanent federal low-income water assistance program. May 3, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Revised Lead and Copper Rule: Start now to develop service line inventories The clock is ticking toward Oct. 16, 2024 -- the deadline for all U.S. water utilities to comply with the multi-faceted Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). April 19, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Darrell A. King, City of Evanston, Illinois Darrell A. King is water and sewer superintendent with the City of Evanston, Illinois. He recently received the Illinois Section’s Water Professional of the Year award. April 19, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >