Water community comes together to manage Jackson, Mississippi, emergency This article includes excerpts and information from an emergency preparedness column by Justin Barkey, maintenance supervisor at Greater Cincinnati Water Works, published in the July/August 2023 issue of Opflow. October 4, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA welcomes Japanese water professionals to the Mile High City Eight emerging water leaders from across Japan traveled to Colorado recently for a utility management workshop at the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Denver headquarters and to attend the Rocky Mountain Water Conference in Loveland. October 4, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Small system sets big example for Source Water Protection Week Winterset, Iowa, a city celebrated as the birthplace of Hollywood icon John Wayne, has another tale to tell – a story of resilience and innovation centered around Cedar Lake, the community's drinking water source. Facing water quality challenges, the city of about 5,500 residents developed and executed a successful source water protection plan and earned the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2023 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Small Systems. September 21, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Curt Czarnecki, Kenosha, Wisconsin Curt Czarnecki is general manager of the Kenosha (Wisconsin) Water Utility. With extensive experience in water management and engineering, he oversees the operation and management of the water, sewerage and household hazardous waste units, while also being an active member of AWWA. September 6, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Equipment manufacturer turns to employee ownership to extend 87-year legacy Harold Beck & Sons began in Philadelphia in 1936 with a goal of improving the temperature of large industrial furnaces. August 23, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Denita Bonhart, Cleveland, Ohio Denita Bonhart is manager of the special projects group at the Cleveland Water Division. With expertise in project management and a passion for continuous learning, she coordinates projects, serves as the human resources lead, and contributes to the Water Distribution Worker Apprenticeship Program. August 23, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Revised Lead and Copper Rule: Testing at schools and child-care facilities This article was written for the American Water Works Association (AWWA) by Pierre Kwan, Ameerah Palacios and Anne Cron of HDR to provide guidance on implementing certain requirements of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule by October 2024. Learn more in a video conversation with Palacios. Additional information is available in AWWA’s Lead Communications Guide and Toolkit. August 23, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Florida utility recycles old toilets into oyster havens Tampa Bay Water is repurposing old toilets into a water-filtering oyster sanctuary, helping to offset the waste impacts from the utility’s growing rebate program. August 9, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Award-winning watershed protection efforts benefit millions in North Texas Collaborative initiatives to protect the watersheds of two North Texas water supply reservoirs earned the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) the 2023 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Large Systems from the American Water Works Association (AWWA). August 9, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA's Opflow continues winning streak with fifth APEX Award Opflow – the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) monthly magazine for water utility operators – has picked up its fifth consecutive award for publication excellence. July 26, 2023 Connections Article, Publications Read More >