Green Bay celebrates last lead service line removal On a bright, sunny day in early October, utility workers, neighbors and government officials gathered to watch a big moment for the city of Green Bay, Wis., applauding as crews dug out the last remaining lead service line in the city. November 18, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Prior to COVID, water and wastewater utility salaries trending up Compensation trends for water and wastewater utilities were on the rise for a third consecutive year from 2019 to 2020 – until the COVID-19 pandemic hit. November 18, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Paul Thomas Hunt, Portland, Maine Paul Thomas Hunt supports Portland Water District’s involvement in the Sebago Clean Waters partnership, which recently received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conserve 10,000 acres of forest land and fund other watershed protection projects. November 18, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA communicates water priorities to incoming U.S. government leaders The American Water Works Association this week sent a letter to U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden highlighting challenges facing the water sector and proposing recommendations for investment and actions. (See a short interview about the letter with Tommy Holmes, who directs AWWA’s legislative programs). November 18, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
2020 U.S. election overview By Tommy Holmes, AWWA Legislative Director, Government Affairs Office November 5, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Structure, discipline and teamwork shared by military, water sector In recognition of Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada – celebrated this Nov. 11 -- the American Water Works Association (AWWA) salutes member John Alston, water and sewer operations superintendent with the City of Bozeman, Mont. November 5, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New AWWA resources offer PFAS updates on research, drinking water evaluation and treatment AWWA has released three new resources about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to support water systems’ information needs and ability to educate the public and policy makers about issues related to PFAS in drinking water. November 5, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Veterans and the water sector: dedicated to community service By Stuart Karasik November 5, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Florida Section program preps high schoolers for water treatment jobs Mathieu Schloss has been interested in keeping the environment clean for as long as he can remember. November 5, 2020 Connections Article, Publications Read More >