New AWWA guide focuses on utility strategies for drought communications To help water utilities support and engage with their communities during more intense and frequent periods of drought, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) just released a new guide with strategies for communicating about water shortages. February 22, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Remote Canadian city overcomes mysterious ‘Void’ challenge The City of Iqaluit, with a population of about 8,500, is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut and is about 1,275 miles north of Montreal. During winter months, Iqaluit is accessible only by air, which makes importing goods, like bottled water, expensive and time consuming. February 9, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Customer communications key to Revised Lead and Copper Rule October 16, 2024 is coming. February 9, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Clever utility conservation videos shared with nationwide audience The scene in the video opens with a clap, a peppy, head-bopping tune, and a woman covered in bubbles, rocking out in the bathtub. January 26, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Board selects officers, Cheryl Porter next president-elect Cheryl Porter, a 17-year member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and chief operating officer of water and field services at Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) in Detroit, is the Association’s next president-elect. She is the first Afro-American person and woman of color to hold that position at AWWA. January 26, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Water 2050 Technology Think Tank Report highlights acceleration, transformation The second think tank report of the Water 2050 initiative led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) highlights recommendations developed by a diverse group of influential thinkers from within and outside the water community. January 26, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA members among delegates exploring Israeli water recycling programs A United States delegation of 42 water reuse experts traveled to Israel in October 2022 to learn more about the country’s water recycling programs. The delegation included representatives from water utilities, research institutions, regulatory agencies, and government organizations, many of whom are members of the American Water Works Association. January 25, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Don’t disregard the value of your job title This is an excerpt from a column by Journal AWWA Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Mercer that was published in the October 2022 issue. January 12, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Federal loan helps Texas utility expand treatment system and fight invasive mollusks A fast-growing suburb of Austin, Texas, was granted the state’s first Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan, allowing the city to expand its treatment plant and address zebra mussel damage. January 12, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA strengthens collaboration with Korean water sector during recent visit An American Water Works Association (AWWA) contingent, including AWWA President Joe Jacangelo and Colin Chung, chair of the International Council, traveled throughout the Republic of Korea during Korea International Water Week in November to meet with local water leaders, tour facilities and enter a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water). (Pictured right, Jacangelo presented at Korea University about water reuse and Water 2050). January 12, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >