Antarctic expedition champions water sustainability, women in STEMM A global initiative to address climate change, sustainability and leadership diversity drew two intrepid American Water Works Association (AWWA) members into an ocean voyage to the ends of the earth. February 21, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Water affordability program helping Detroit residents maintain service, pay bills A popular water affordability plan is helping thousands of struggling Detroit residents keep up with their water bills and avoid shutoffs. February 8, 2024 Connections Article Read More >
Opflow marks 50 years of supporting water operators Throughout 2024, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is celebrating its 50th year of publishing Opflow, the association’s monthly magazine for water operators. The magazine’s January/February 2024 issue was Vol. 50, No. 1. February 8, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA submits opinions to EPA on proposed lead improvements rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) opens a new frontier in the drive to protect consumers from lead, and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is among the many voices with opinions on how the rule should be improved to achieve its laudable objectives. February 7, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Impactful leaders don’t have to be extroverts This article summarizes a column by Sarah Stone published in the AWWA Rocky Mountain Section’s November-December 2023 newsletter. Stone is deputy director of business solutions for Englewood Utilities in Colorado. February 7, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Water Champion – Alyssa MacDonald, City of Hillsboro Water Department, Oregon Alyssa MacDonald is a water quality project specialist with the City of Hillsboro Water Department in Oregon. She provides support for data management and analysis, reporting and mapping. She previously worked at technology companies as a geographer and GIS technician. January 25, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
ACE24 registration opens, focuses on "Transforming Our Water Future" The American Water Works Association presents an opportunity to help transform water’s future June 10-13 during its 2024 Annual Conference & Expo (ACE24) in Anaheim, California. January 25, 2024 Connections Article Read More >
AWWA Board selects new officials; Heather Collins next president-elect Heather Collins, a 32-year member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the assistant chief of operations with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in Los Angeles, is AWWA’s next president-elect. January 24, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Benchmarking survey a proven tool for long-term utility success For the past 20 years, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has conducted its Utility Benchmarking Survey to help water systems identify areas of improvement, develop impactful goals, and understand performance relative to peers. The 2024 Survey is open through April 5. January 24, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
California utility turning water pressure into electricity East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) in California is piloting a forward-looking plan to harness water pressure within its system to generate electricity. January 8, 2024 Connections Article Read More >