AWWA Water Champion – Christina Murphy, West Des Moines Water Works, Iowa Christina Murphy is general manager at West Des Moines Water Works (WDMWW) in Iowa, where she oversees a treatment plant and wholesale water purchases for 28,000 customers. On this International Women’s Day, AWWA salutes her and the many other inspiring women who ensure their communities have reliable and safe water services. March 7, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Ruling clarifies tax treatment for lead service line replacement funding A recent U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement is good news for water systems working to replace lead service lines in their communities. March 7, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Water Champion – Ron Roggenback, Montezuma Water Company, Colorado Ron Roggenback is plant supervisor with Montezuma Water Company, a member owned, non-profit drinking water provider with more than 5,000 members in Southwest Colorado. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the water sector and has been active with the Partnership for Safe Water. Montezuma Water was one of the first utility subscribers to the Partnership treatment program in 1995. February 22, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Antarctic expedition champions water sustainability, women in STEMM A global initiative to address climate change, sustainability and leadership diversity drew two intrepid American Water Works Association (AWWA) members into an ocean voyage to the ends of the earth. February 21, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA COMMENT PERIOD ON AWWA B303, Sodium Chlorite February 20, 2024 Publications, Standard Notices Read More >
AWWA COMMENT PERIOD ON AWWA B600, Powdered Activated Carbon February 20, 2024 Publications, Standard Notices Read More >
Opflow marks 50 years of supporting water operators Throughout 2024, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is celebrating its 50th year of publishing Opflow, the association’s monthly magazine for water operators. The magazine’s January/February 2024 issue was Vol. 50, No. 1. February 8, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA submits opinions to EPA on proposed lead improvements rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) opens a new frontier in the drive to protect consumers from lead, and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is among the many voices with opinions on how the rule should be improved to achieve its laudable objectives. February 7, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Impactful leaders don’t have to be extroverts This article summarizes a column by Sarah Stone published in the AWWA Rocky Mountain Section’s November-December 2023 newsletter. Stone is deputy director of business solutions for Englewood Utilities in Colorado. February 7, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Water Champion – Alyssa MacDonald, City of Hillsboro Water Department, Oregon Alyssa MacDonald is a water quality project specialist with the City of Hillsboro Water Department in Oregon. She provides support for data management and analysis, reporting and mapping. She previously worked at technology companies as a geographer and GIS technician. January 25, 2024 Connections Article, Publications Read More >