AWWA reaffirms commitment to lead line replacement as EPA announces new rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday released its proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), which require complete lead service line removal across the United States in a 10-year timeframe. November 30, 2023 Connections Article Read More >
Multi-group collaboration spawns better fishing in Colorado A collaborative agreement among several water partners will increase flows and improve the health of stretches of the Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado, popular for recreational activities. November 30, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
2023 AWWA survey: Water utility compensation increases higher than projected The North American water sector is experiencing higher-than-projected increases in compensation across all sizes of utilities, according to a 2023 survey presented by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). November 29, 2023 Connections Article Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Matt Erickson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Matt Erickson is operations manager at Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) in Sioux Falls, where he oversees office management, project management and water treatment design. November 29, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Rynette Moore-Guillaume, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Rynette Moore-Guillaume is the director of operations at SaskWater in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. She oversees a team of 80 operators, 23 water and wastewater facilities and an extensive network of water supply and transmission infrastructure. November 16, 2023 Connections Article Read More >
Deep tunnels help DC Water manage sewer overflows With the completion of its Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT), DC Water recently finished an extensive series of tunnels designed to alleviate sewer overflow problems impacting the Anacostia River. November 16, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New treatment plant increases Alaska community’s climate resiliency In Sitka, Alaska, accelerated glacial melt and record-setting rain events are creating an unprecedented climate challenge: increasingly turbid source water. This cloudiness is intensified by the glacial silt that rising and falling water levels draw into Blue Lake Reservoir, the city's primary source of water. November 16, 2023 Connections Article Read More >
Cincinnati shows the way with lead line replacement safety program As it works to protect its customers from lead, Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) is also showing other utilities how to best protect their own workers. November 15, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Don’t be shy about sharing your accomplishments during an interview Want to learn how to highlight your best self during an interview? Check out the tips below from How Do I Talk About My Achievements in a Job Interview from Amanda Augustine, 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. November 2, 2023 Connections Article Read More >
Water infrastructure project a winning education opportunity in Vancouver, B.C. Located in British Columbia, Canada, Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area, and one treaty First Nation, that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services, including drinking water, to 2.8 million residents. The drinking water comes from rainfall and snowmelt in three water supply areas, and Metro Vancouver also owns, maintains, and operates a number of dams to collect this water. November 2, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >