Southern California banking on water storage in a changing climate To prepare for a climate-changed future, water systems in Southern California are introducing innovative measures to ensure their long-term water supplies meet demand during future droughts, which are anticipated to increase in intensity, duration and frequency. January 8, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Priya Persaud, Guelph, Ontario Priya Persaud is a project manager in the engineering services division at the Regional Municipality of Peel in Mississauga, Ontario. Driven by a deep-rooted commitment to ensuring access to clean water and fostering diversity within the water sector, Persaud manages capital construction projects for water treatment facilities. January 8, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA deepens global partnerships during Korea International Water Week An American Water Works Association (AWWA) delegation – including Pat Kerr, president; Sally Mills-Wright, Standards Council chair; and Colin Chung, International Council member – recently visited South Korea to engage with local water sector leaders, expand international partnerships and attend the Korea International Water Week (KIWW) 2023. January 4, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Oregon community boosts water workforce through in-house training Rudy Mendoza never really thought about the water that runs through his home in Hillsboro, Oregon – until he enrolled in the city’s Operator-in-Training internship program for water and public works operators. Now he thinks about water all day long as a certified water operator. December 22, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Increase your job search success with a stronger resume Want to boost the impact of your resume? Check out the tips below from Make Your Resume More Impactful in Five Steps by Michele Lando, in the advice section of the American Water Works Association’s Career Center. This website provides free resources about topics ranging from interviews and resumes to networking and salary negotiations. December 22, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Samantha Villegas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Samantha Villegas recently joined the Office of Water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., as its first chief communication officer. She has more than 30 years of experience in strategic communications and public outreach, including 15 years focused on building public understanding and value for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. December 22, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Adam Motherwell, Beaver Water District, Arkansas Adam Motherwell, chief financial officer with Beaver Water District in Lowell, Arkansas, was recently recognized as a “favorite C-Suite executive” by Arkansas Money and Politics and a CFO of the Year finalist by Arkansas Business Magazine. He is a past chair of the American Water Works Association’s audit committee and the Southwest Section’s audit committee. December 14, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Pennsylvania utility partners with schools to promote water sustainability, careers A Girl Scout patch and a rain garden are among the tools that Pennsylvania American Water is using to engage young people in sustainability practices and introduce them to water sector careers. December 14, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Georgia Aquarium visitors diving into water technology through virtual experience A new electronic game at Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager exhibit allows visitors to virtually come to the rescue of whale sharks, manta rays and hundreds of other species by learning how to apply filtration and other water treatments to create a clean, healthy ocean environment. December 14, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA continues push for permanent water assistance program For many disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, the cost of basic water service continues to pose a challenge. In response, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is continuing its focus on water affordability and urging the federal government to create and fund a permanent low-income assistance program for the water and wastewater sectors. December 14, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >