India’s future water leaders eager to partner with AWWA Young water professionals in India, seeking to enrich their technical and practical skills, have established a new AWWA student chapter at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. September 9, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Financial resiliency in age of COVID among topics at AWWA’s upcoming summit From the latest advances in water treatment to innovative solutions for infrastructure, the most important issues impacting the water sector are on the agenda for AWWA’s Virtual Summit Sept. 23–24. September 9, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA adopts five-year strategic path forward After more than a year of research, discussion and consultation with a broad spectrum of the water sector, the Board of Directors of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) on Aug. 18 unanimously approved a new strategic plan that envisions “a better world through better water” and seeks to advance diversity and inclusion and strengthen public trust. August 27, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Philadelphia Water using art to tap into communities To showcase the benefits of drinking tap water, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is teaming up with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create eye-catching works of H2O-related community art. August 26, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Water sector uniting – virtually – to explore challenges and solutions Education. Innovation. Exchange. August 26, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Minnesota research fund an ongoing legacy for water innovations A new water research fund championed by American Water Works Association member Bernie Bullert (pictured) is allowing University of Minnesota scientists to study crops that could be grown successfully in the state while minimizing groundwater irrigation. August 26, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Volunteer of the Year – Mark Coleman, P.E., Dearborn, Mich. Job title and employer: Retired (mostly) as Principal with Wade Trim, a Detroit-headquartered consulting engineering firm, after 40 years there. August 13, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA establishes endowed scholarship for water quality graduate students To honor the international legacy of a renowned water quality researcher, educator, author and mentor, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is establishing the Dr. Philip C. Singer Endowed Scholarship. August 13, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Career Zone -- Is the grass really greener on the other side? By Stuart Karasik August 13, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Virtual Summit: Scientist and educator to share insights into resiliency Decades ago, a fascination with science and space propelled Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi from humble beginnings in poor, rural communities to his career as a world-renowned astrophysicist, researcher, inventor, science educator and commentator. August 13, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >