AWWA Member Spotlight – Steve Bell, Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Note: Steve Bell is one of three winners who tied for first place in Opflow’s 2020 Gimmicks & Gadgets Contest. He designed the “Hitch Lifter” to help his team move heavy aircraft-rated drain, manhole and valve chamber covers and grates. February 24, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New innovation guidance helps utilities tackle risks and challenges To advance the water sector’s ability to manage risks and upcoming challenges, the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Innovation Initiative has developed a free innovation roadmap guidance document for utilities. February 24, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Georgia water system embraces strengths of diversity Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) in Georgia ushered in its 60th year of operation in a groundbreaking manner this year by electing three Black women to lead its board of directors. February 23, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Cyberattack threats are real, but we are not powerless The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department in Florida reported that on Feb. 5 a hacker accessed the water treatment system in Oldsmar, Fla. AWWA Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance issued the following statement regarding the cyberattack. February 10, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA welcomes National Society of Black Engineers to CECorps partnership In an effort to increase its impact in underserved communities, the Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) has entered into a partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). February 9, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Nicole Brown, Philadelphia, Pa. Job title and employer: Associate Vice President for Water, AECOM February 9, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Atlantic Canada First Nation communities move toward independent water and wastewater service delivery Fifteen First Nation communities in the Maritime provinces of Eastern Canada have launched a groundbreaking initiative to transfer control and management of their water and wastewater services from the Canadian government to an independent, First Nation owned and operated water authority. February 8, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Board elects officers; Joseph Jacangelo next president-elect Joseph Jacangelo, Ph.D., a 35-year member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and past chair of the International and Technical & Educational councils, is the Association’s next president-elect. January 28, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
International Council developing global mentoring effort To encourage more international students and young professionals to pursue fulfilling water careers, the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) International Council is developing a mentoring program to pair international university students with experienced water professionals in North America. January 27, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Career Zone -- Out with the old, in with 2021 By Stuart Karasik January 27, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >