AWWA Member Spotlight: Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City Public Utilities Position: Director, Salt Lake City Public Utilities (SLCPU) October 5, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
First Water 2050 think tank envisions the path to sustainability Surrounded by desert vegetation at the site of an historical source of water in Las Vegas, 24 professionals from a wide spectrum of the water and related sectors gathered Sept. 21-23 to collaborate in the first of five think tanks associated with the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Water 2050 initiative. October 5, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in standards development More than a century ago, forward-looking leaders with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) established a standardization practice in the water sector that has contributed greatly to public health and advancements in water service delivery and treatment. October 5, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Maine wastewater utility provides valuable community virus testing Three times a week, operators at the Portland Water District in Maine unpack a test kit box. September 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA highlights strong Korean partnership as key to international efforts In support of the global water community’s efforts to collaborate and share knowledge, the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance recently took part in the Water Korea conference in Seoul, South Korea, hosted by the Korea Water and Wastewater Works Association (KWWA). September 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
‘Protect the Source’ water campaign launches Sept. 25 The American Water Works Association invites water utilities, sections and other partners to promote the need to 'protect the source' by recognizing Source Water Protection Week Sept. 25 through Oct. 1. September 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Mohamed Osman, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, Nova Scotia Position and responsibilities: I’m a project engineer and report to the manager of engineering at Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, which is a First Nations owned non–profit organization that delivers water and wastewater services to First Nations communities. I provide engineering oversight for many capital projects and play a key role in the asset management program. My duties involve managing projects from beginning to end, including concept development, project design and construction oversight. September 19, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
“Utilities helping utilities” bring water heroes to eastern Kentucky flood cleanup Since catastrophic floodwaters surged through eastern Kentucky in late July, the water community has rallied together to help rural systems suffering widespread destruction and disruption return as quickly as possible to delivering safe drinking water and wastewater services. September 7, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
CECorps helps rural community prepare for cleaner, safer water Note: Members of Community Engineering Corps (CECorps), AWWA's Kentucky/Tennessee Section, and Engineers without Borders (EWB) Buffalo Chapter developed the following article. CECorps brings underserved communities and volunteers together to advance local engineering solutions through its alliance partners AWWA, EWB and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). September 7, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New academy to equip water leaders for future Emerging water utility leaders, this is your moment! Water professionals with three-to-ten years of full-time work experience can apply today for the Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA) – a collaboration between the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the WaterNow Alliance -- to prepare a diverse, next generation of water utility leaders for sustainable community leadership. September 7, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >