Rate survey: water cost increases outpacing other U.S. goods and services Average increases in potable water and wastewater charges continue to outpace increases in other U.S. goods and services, according to the 2019 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey Book recently released by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). May 9, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Record flooding tests resilience of Midwest water systems The unprecedented flooding that surged through America’s heartland in March – and continues to threaten many locations - tested the resiliency of water and wastewater systems across several states, including Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri. May 9, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
CECorps campaigning for more community infrastructure projects AWWA’s Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) program is celebrating the fifth year of its alliance with Engineers Without Borders USA and the American Society of Civil Engineers by launching a new volunteer outreach and training campaign May 9, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Reference roulette: how to make a winning choice By Stuart Karasik, Ph.D. May 9, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Drinking Water Week May 5 -11, Illinois program a showcase Drinking Water Week -- celebrated annually by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and others within and beyond the water sector – encourages communities to be more aware of the critical role that safe, sustainable and affordable drinking water plays in their daily lives. April 25, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Coachella Valley Water District flush with challenges in peak season In Southern California’s Coachella Valley, the mild desert winters attract tens of thousands of seasonal visitors and part-time snowbirds who enjoy golf, tennis, music festivals, hiking and other outdoor activities. The population quadruples from about 384,000 in July to nearly 800,000 in January, presenting unique challenges for effective water management. April 25, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight—Jim Brooks, Orem, Utah Job title and employer: Human Resources Manager, Central Utah Water Conservancy District (Pictured, Jim Brooks and his father) April 25, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Working together to address risk and resiliency in the water sector The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has long been a partner and supporter of the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC). Together, we work to protect water and wastewater systems from cybersecurity threats, the impact of natural disasters, terrorism and other hazards by providing water sector members with timely security and response information. April 25, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA launching new risk and resilience certificate program The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is introducing a new Utility Risk and Resilience Certificate Program to help community water systems address new requirements in America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018. April 10, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Partnership for Safe Water recognizes two Nevada treatment plants Two Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) water treatment plants operated by member-agency Las Vegas Valley Water District have earned the Partnership for Safe Water’s most prestigious award within the past year. April 10, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >