AWWA survey: compensation increases continue in water and wastewater utilities Average salaries for water and wastewater utilities increased for a second consecutive year from 2018 to 2019, according to the 2019 Water and Wastewater Utility Compensation Survey recently released by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). October 24, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Inside Champlain Water District’s drinking water treatment achievements Pursue excellence and resist complacency – that is the formula for the long-term success of Champlain Water District (CWD) in South Burlington, Vt., the state’s largest regional public water supplier. October 24, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Contacting state conservationist leads to source water protection funding A new project is underway to protect the quality of a Pennsylvania watershed that provides drinking water for thousands of residents. October 24, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight -- Katie Richardson Viranyi, Waukesha, Wis. Job title and employer: Associate and Office Director, Greeley and Hansen October 24, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
EPA releases revised rule on lead The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed overhaul of the Lead and Copper Rule, announced yesterday by Administrator Andrew Wheeler at an event in Green Bay, Wis., would require community water systems to take new actions regarding lead service line replacement, corrosion control, sampling and risk communication. October 10, 2019 Connections Article Read More >
‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ a valuable reminder Water professionals, utilities and communities are shining a spotlight this month on the value of reliable water and wastewater services as they celebrate “Imagine a Day Without Water” on Oct. 23. October 10, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA launching streaming channel for safety videos According to the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) policy statement on safety, a safe work environment is vital for everyone in the water industry and “effective health and safety programs successfully balance human, environmental, cultural and political challenges in achieving health and safety excellence.” October 10, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New report evaluates government asset management policies States and provinces in the U.S., Canada and Australia are increasingly regulating asset management (AM) practices in hopes of increasing water systems’ cost effectiveness and service reliability. October 10, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Career Zone -- “Onboarding” more than flavor of the month By Stuart Karasik, Ph.D. October 10, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Pioneering female AWWA member started career during World War II Leaping over obstacles has never been a problem for 96-year-old Terry Glenn, a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) since 1959. September 25, 2019 Connections Article, Publications Read More >