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 >
Fourth Water 2050 Think Tank report envisions future water governance The latest report from the Water 2050 initiative led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) summarizes recommendations from a think tank focused on future governance. April 19, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
ACE23: Your opportunity to help guide the future of water Thousands of water professionals will attend the water community’s premier event and help solve global water challenges at the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE23) June 11-14 in Toronto. April 19, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Vancouver’s earthquake-resilient tunnel project addressing tricky conditions One of the largest tunnels ever built by Metro Vancouver is underway, making the utility more resilient to earthquakes while better serving the region’s growing population. April 6, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
You’re Invited: AWWA’s 2023 Drinking Water Week Celebration This year’s Drinking Water Week celebration is May 7-13, an opportunity to celebrate the vital role water plays in everyday life for both water professionals and the communities they serve. Whether you’re new to the party or have been participating for years, AWWA invites you to join the decades-long tradition. April 6, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – John Young, Cherry Hill, New Jersey This week’s AWWA Member Spotlight highlights John Young, retired chief operating officer for American Water, who has assisted troubled water and wastewater utilities for the past decade. Featured in the April 2023 issue of Journal AWWA, Mr. Young channels his expertise and envisions a successful future for water utilities in his article, “Troubled Utilities: Seeing the Way Forward.” April 6, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Sustainable water infrastructure project addressing Santa Monica’s drought resilience A California city known for its startup scene is on the cutting edge of water supply sustainability after completing an innovative infrastructure project late last year. April 5, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >