Latest AWWA survey reports overall increase in water sector compensation The North American water sector is experiencing increases in compensation across all sizes of utilities, according to a 2022 survey conducted by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). November 15, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
U.S. military service points South Carolina veterans toward water careers In 1991, right after the ground campaign had ended in Desert Storm, Stinger-gunner Ross Wattay and his fellow Army crewmembers stumbled across a tomato farmer north of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border. November 2, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Water utility crews across the country deploy to support operations in Jackson, Miss. Dozens of water utility professionals have been traveling back and forth to Jackson, Miss., to help with recovery water system operations following presidential and gubernatorial emergency declarations in August. These declarations were issued following severe flooding on the Pearl River that impacted operations at both drinking water plants in the City of Jackson. November 2, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Your blueprint for quickly building a presentation from scratch Carl Guess, an executive presentation coach with Elevator Speech, has worked with leaders in technology, healthcare and retail organizations. This column summarizes tips he recently shared with the American Water Works Association staff about how to quickly build a presentation from scratch. November 2, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Lead collaborative offers guide to consider equity in lead line replacements The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative recently released a five-step guide to help water utilities incorporate equity considerations into decision-making related to lead service line replacement. November 2, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Latest survey shows 7 in 10 consumers consider their tap water safe Nearly three-in-four people perceive their home’s tap water as safe, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and nearly 80% trust their water utility. The June 2022 poll, titled “Public Perceptions of Tap Water,” included 1,977 Americans served by water utilities. October 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New Mexico wildfire, landslides smother city’s drinking water supply A year ago, Maria Gilvarry’s job as utilities director for Las Vegas, N.M., was more or less routine. October 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Michigan airplane crash leads to unique water tank repair The following is an excerpt from an article written by Erin Schmitt, media director for Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group, that was in the September 2022 issue of Opflow. October 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight: Janice Skadsen, Ann Arbor, Mich. Janice Skadsen of Ann Arbor, Mich., is the 2022 recipient of the American Water Works Association’s “Outstanding Service to AWWA Award.” She retired in 2018 after a successful career as water quality manager with the City of Ann Arbor, as an environmental scientist with CDM Smith, and as an independent contractor with both organizations. She also previously served on AWWA’s Board of Directors and received the George Fuller Award from the Michigan Section. October 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Cybersecurity highlighted in October, critically important year-round In observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is highlighting its cybersecurity guidance and resources to promote the security and resilience of drinking water and wastewater systems. October 5, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >