Partnerships, technologies help Greenville Water protect watersheds Greenville Water’s (GW) multi-faceted approach to source water protection – which integrates stakeholder collaboration, conservation, public outreach and more – earned the South Carolina utility this year’s Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Large Systems from the American Water Works Association (AWWA). (Pictured right, confluence of the North Saluda dam release and the Callahan Branch of the North Saluda River.) August 6, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
October LCRR deadline: Be proactive, not reactive The Oct. 16, 2024, deadline to comply with certain requirements in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) is looming. Is your water system ready? August 6, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Water Champion – Kouao-Eric Ekoue, New Brunswick, New Jersey Kouao-Eric Ekoue is superintendent of New Brunswick Water Utility and received the 2024 Harold V. Florence, Jr., Meritorious Operator Award presented by the AWWA New Jersey Section. July 25, 2024 Connections Article Read More >
Collaborative One Water project advancing water resilience in Nevada In a move to combat increasing water scarcity concerns in Nevada exacerbated by a changing climate and rapid development, the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) and the City of Reno have unveiled the American Flat project, the state’s first-ever indirect potable reuse facility. July 25, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA designates board seat to include next generation of leaders An historic opportunity for a designated Young Professional (YP) to join the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) board of directors is now available. Applications are open through Aug. 15 for the new YP Director-at-Large position, which will be selected in January 2025. July 25, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Water Equation celebrates growth during 10th anniversary A decade ago, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) launched Water Equation (WE) as a philanthropic initiative to generate funding for the water sector’s workforce, education for small systems, and other programs. Since then, with generous backing from thousands of individual and organizational supporters, WE’s annual donation revenue has grown from $60,000 to more than $523,000 in 2023. July 24, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Just add water: delivering vital resource for U.S. Olympic swimming trials In 2022, when Indianapolis won the bid to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for swimming, Citizens Energy Group developed a plan to provide 2 million gallons of water for the event. July 11, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Career Zone: Leadership today requires new and empowering models, mindsets Author Jennifer Persike, president/founder of Jennifer Persike & Company, is an innovative strategist and visionary leader with more than 30 years of experience with California water and energy utilities, statewide associations, non-profits and corporations. July 11, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Water Champion – Christina Montoya-Halter, El Paso Water Christina Montoya-Halter, communications and marketing manager at El Paso Water (EPWater), leads a team responsible for internal and external communications, including media relations, social media, employee communications and crisis communications. She is a member of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Public Affairs Council. July 11, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA, RCAP empower small water systems with decade-long EPA grant program The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) recently concluded a decade-long program that provided training to more than 10,400 professionals at small water systems across the nation. July 10, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >