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AWWA Connections Newsletter
Connections
Connections is a bi-weekly e-newsletter sent to all members that includes AWWA news, member profiles, water sector trends, policies and more. The aim of Connections is to engage members, promote collaboration, inform members with a mix of AWWA-driven news, features and articles that help members do their work better
AWWA Water Champion – Tarrah Henrie, Fremont, California | Read More | |
Bolton’s woodchip bioreactor: A green solution for nitrate reduction | Read More | |
Keep Funds Flowing: How SRFs overhauled an outdated wastewater system in Colorado | Read More | |
Heather Collins: Leading through collaboration | Read More | |
Korean Student Chapter on the Rise | Read More | |
Cybersecurity a top priority for utilities, report finds | Read More | |
New guide explains ABCs of water reuse to build public acceptance | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Susheel Arora, Millbrook, Nova Scotia | Read More | |
State of the Water Industry report shows persistent concerns about funding | Read More | |
Bragging rights at stake in ACE25 competitions | Read More | |
Outstanding achievements recognized at ACE25 | Read More | |
Heather Collins assumes AWWA presidency at ACE25 gavel passing | Read More | |
Mile High City welcomes water community to ACE25 | Read More | |
AWWA achieves Audited Designator status from ANSI | Read More | |
Lansing Lethal Ladies aim to reclaim pipe tapping crown | Read More | |
Henry County Water Authority training the next generation of water employees | Read More | |
Federal WIFIA loan fortifies Florida Keys’ water resilience | Read More | |
Kathryn Sorensen to elevate water challenges, public trust in ACE25 keynote | Read More | |
EPA announces changes to PFAS Drinking Water Standard | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Chad Colby, Rossville, Indiana | Read More | |
New video helps customers understand lead service line replacement | Read More | |
Award-winning campaign strengthens interest in water careers | Read More | |
Communities across North America celebrate Drinking Water Week 2025 | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Scott Rogers, Palmdale, California | Read More | |
Future of Water Reuse Forum draws proficient water experts | Read More | |
Record number of AWWA delegates advocate for smart water policy at Fly-In | Read More | |
Meetings: Turning productivity killers into collaborative powerhouses | Read More | |
Planning, communication key to California wildfire response | Read More | |
Honeymoon to Tokyo nurtures AWWA relationship with Japan water association | Read More | |
AWWA to elevate sustainable conference practices at ACE25 | Read More | |
Golf, race or walk for Water Equation at ACE25 in Denver | Read More | |
Las Vegas Valley Water District helping customers afford leak repair | Read More | |
AWWA invites utilities, communities to celebrate Drinking Water Week | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Brooke Mayer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Melissa Matlock, Yucaipa, California | Read More | |
Portland Water District promotes Maine legacy with bottle-filling stations | Read More | |
Source water protection a winning strategy for Connecticut Water | Read More | |
AWWA hosts Capitol Hill ‘Water 101’ briefing for congressional staff | Read More | |
You are your brand – six steps to sharpen & shine | Read More | |
Southern California sports venues join growing recycled water network | Read More | |
Incoming officers include president-elect, first AWWA YP director-at-large | Read More | |
ACE25 to elevate future of water in Denver | Read More | |
Utility benchmarking provides useful staffing level comparisons | Read More | |
Virginia utility encourages future water stewards with H2Go Kids | Read More | |
EPA report outlines water affordability challenges, recommendations | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Keith Kohut, North Vancouver, British Columbia | Read More | |
Water organizations exploring GenAI best practices for sector | Read More | |
WIFIA key to launching Utah drinking water project | Read More | |
Water professionals, first responders battle massive wildfires in Los Angeles area | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Laurel Jackson, Portland, Maine | Read More | |
San Jose Water revolutionizes emergency preparedness with mobile distribution station | Read More | |
Create a healthy culture to be an effective, resilient organization | Read More | |
High school training program primes pipeline for Texas water operators | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Craig Palmer, Erie, Pennsylvania | Read More | |
Water leaders tackle lead line replacement issues at roundtable | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Lee Anne Jones, Halton Region, Ontario | Read More | |
AWWA leaders exchange knowledge, explore innovation in South Korea | Read More | |
The U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act at 50: Another identity crisis | Read More | |
Outpouring of assistance boosts post-hurricane recovery in western North Carolina | Read More | |
Join AWWA in celebrating Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary | Read More | |
“Scanny” gives SDCWA a new perspective on pipe inspection | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Nancy Toth, Eugene, Oregon | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Jodi Biermann, U.S. Navy Veteran, Helix Water District | Read More | |
2024 AWWA survey: Water utility compensation increases overall from previous year | Read More | |
Florida utility making a splash with #WaterIsLife campaign | Read More | |
Tucson’s Storm to Shade program creates a cooler city | Read More | |
California farmers benefit from unique water reuse facility | Read More | |
Pressure Eyes invention earns operator Gimmicks & Gadgets award | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Shawn McCoy, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Carlsbad, California | Read More | |
Water sector evaluating U.S. EPA’s newly-released Lead and Copper Rule Improvements rule | Read More | |
Vallecitos Water District sowing seeds of conservation | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Andrew Ohrt, Duluth, Minnesota | Read More | |
Portland Water Bureau releases music video to engage new audiences | Read More | |
Texas water sustainability efforts gaining momentum | Read More | |
AWWA Career Zone – How to Keep Employees Engaged in a Hybrid Workplace | Read More | |
Utilities prepare to make ‘a day without water’ unimaginable | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – John Albert, Deputy CEO, American Water Works Association | Read More | |
Sustainable water future on agenda at WaterSmart Innovations | Read More | |
AWWA delivering updated website experience, content for members | Read More | |
Wetlands project floats Springfield’s boat | Read More | |
New policy defines AI parameters for developing AWWA content | Read More | |
AWWA broadens partnerships in global water community | Read More | |
Texas demonstration garden engages community in water conservation | Read More | |
Pilot to study solar covers for irrigation canals sheds light on future solutions | Read More | |
AWWA and partners host Capitol Hill cybersecurity briefing | Read More | |
U.S. survey gauges public perceptions of tap water | Read More | |
Partnerships, technologies help Greenville Water protect watersheds | Read More | |
October LCRR deadline: Be proactive, not reactive | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Kouao-Eric Ekoue, New Brunswick, New Jersey | Read More | |
Collaborative One Water project advancing water resilience in Nevada | Read More | |
AWWA designates board seat to include next generation of leaders | Read More | |
Water Equation celebrates growth during 10th anniversary | Read More | |
Just add water: delivering vital resource for U.S. Olympic swimming trials | Read More | |
Career Zone: Leadership today requires new and empowering models, mindsets | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Christina Montoya-Halter, El Paso Water | Read More | |
AWWA, RCAP empower small water systems with decade-long EPA grant program | Read More | |
Report highlights water challenges: aging infrastructure, capital improvement financing | Read More | |
Water community rushes to Calgary’s aid amid water crisis | Read More | |
AWWA embraces water sector leadership in new 2030 Strategic Plan | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Sandy Smith, Cleveland, Georgia | Read More | |
Training, skills, dedication on display at ACE24 competitions | Read More | |
AWWA, AMWA file petition for review of U.S. EPA’s new PFAS rule | Read More | |
Love of learning, contributing motivates new AWWA president | Read More | |
State of the Water Industry 2024: Source water protection takes center stage | Read More | |
Big D Lady Tappers aiming for fifth-straight pipe tapping title | Read More | |
EPCOR’s “Glass of the Sask” campaign the toast of Edmonton | Read More | |
Denver Water makes international splash singing about watering rules | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion — Javad Roostaei, Raleigh, North Carolina | Read More | |
EPA issues revised requirements for Consumer Confidence Reports | Read More | |
Central Iowa water providers establish new regional drinking water authority | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Paula MacIlwaine, AWWA Deputy CEO | Read More | |
ACE24: Your opportunity to help transform the future of water | Read More | |
Transformative Water Leadership Academy launches second cohort | Read More | |
Community Engineering Corps celebrates 10 years of improving lives | Read More | |
By land or by sea, water professionals ensure public health | Read More | |
AWWA members, communities ramp up for Drinking Water Week 2024 | Read More | |
U.S. House representatives introduce cybersecurity bill supporting AWWA’s recommendation | Read More | |
Joy of work: How making connections changes everything | Read More | |
First U.S. PFAS drinking water standards set, CERCLA legislation introduced | Read More | |
AWWA advances commitment to global sustainability by joining United Nations compact | Read More | |
Water utilities must prepare now for 24-hour lead notification requirement | Read More | |
El Paso Water solidifies drought resilience with desalination plant expansion | Read More | |
Illinois Section’s Total Water U developing future water workers | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Alexis Woodrow, Denver Water | Read More | |
AWWA Fly-In delegates to educate U.S. Congress, celebrate Safe Drinking Water Act | Read More | |
Decades of Partnership programs advance water systems’ improvement | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Evangeline Lujan, Guam Waterworks Authority | Read More | |
Pat Mulroy to champion water sustainability adaptations in ACE24 keynote address | Read More | |
Drinking Water Week to celebrate water professionals, Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary | Read More | |
Ruling clarifies tax treatment for lead service line replacement funding | Read More | |
California water wholesaler rewards conservation projects in all shapes and sizes | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Christina Murphy, West Des Moines Water Works, Iowa | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Ron Roggenback, Montezuma Water Company, Colorado | Read More | |
AWWA testifies on need for collaborative cybersecurity approach | Read More | |
AWWA launches process to develop first-of-its-kind DEI standard | Read More | |
Antarctic expedition champions water sustainability, women in STEMM | Read More | |
Water affordability program helping Detroit residents maintain service, pay bills | Read More | |
Opflow marks 50 years of supporting water operators | Read More | |
Impactful leaders don’t have to be extroverts | Read More | |
AWWA submits opinions to EPA on proposed lead improvements rule | Read More | |
ACE24 registration opens, focuses on “Transforming Our Water Future” | Read More | |
AWWA Water Champion – Alyssa MacDonald, City of Hillsboro Water Department, Oregon | Read More | |
Benchmarking survey a proven tool for long-term utility success | Read More | |
AWWA Board selects new officials; Heather Collins next president-elect | Read More | |
Southern California banking on water storage in a changing climate | Read More | |
California utility turning water pressure into electricity | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Priya Persaud, Guelph, Ontario | Read More | |
AWWA deepens global partnerships during Korea International Water Week | Read More | |
Increase your job search success with a stronger resume | Read More | |
Oregon community boosts water workforce through in-house training | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Samantha Villegas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Read More | |
Pennsylvania utility partners with schools to promote water sustainability, careers | Read More | |
Georgia Aquarium visitors diving into water technology through virtual experience | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Adam Motherwell, Beaver Water District, Arkansas | Read More | |
AWWA continues push for permanent water assistance program | Read More | |
Multi-group collaboration spawns better fishing in Colorado | Read More | |
AWWA reaffirms commitment to lead line replacement as EPA announces new rule | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Matt Erickson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Read More | |
2023 AWWA survey: Water utility compensation increases higher than projected | Read More | |
New treatment plant increases Alaska community’s climate resiliency | Read More | |
Deep tunnels help DC Water manage sewer overflows | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Rynette Moore-Guillaume, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | Read More | |
Cincinnati shows the way with lead line replacement safety program | Read More | |
Water infrastructure project a winning education opportunity in Vancouver, B.C. | Read More | |
Don’t be shy about sharing your accomplishments during an interview | Read More | |
Canadian water system tackling water loss systematically | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Amy Wrigley, Veteran, U.S. Army, Naperville, Illinois | Read More | |
Rural community launches first biological nitrate removal plant in Minnesota | Read More | |
Colorado water leaders impacted by Marshall Fire pay it forward in Maui | Read More | |
AWWA repeats call for strong cybersecurity measures after EPA withdraws rule | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Caitlin Cavanagh, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Read More | |
New AWWA mapping tool streamlines knowledge sharing | Read More | |
Water community comes together to manage Jackson, Mississippi, emergency | Read More | |
Valve turner earns maintenance supervisor top Gimmicks & Gadgets honors | Read More | |
AWWA welcomes Japanese water professionals to the Mile High City | Read More | |
Water product manufacturer expands century-old operation in Indiana | Read More | |
Small system sets big example for Source Water Protection Week | Read More | |
Ontario First Nations communities partnering with clean water agency | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Alando Chappell, Grand Haven, Michigan | Read More | |
From idea to action: taking AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative forward | Read More | |
New training helps utilities manage expensive and wasteful water leakage | Read More | |
Mesa, Arizona, building water reuse pipeline in water rights deal | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Curt Czarnecki, Kenosha, Wisconsin | Read More | |
Revised Lead and Copper Rule: Testing at schools and child-care facilities | Read More | |
Leadership academy helping advance water workforce, sustain communities | Read More | |
Equipment manufacturer turns to employee ownership to extend 87-year legacy | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Denita Bonhart, Cleveland, Ohio | Read More | |
Reno investing in unique reuse techniques for future water supplies | Read More | |
Florida utility recycles old toilets into oyster havens | Read More | |
CECorps volunteers support development of New Hampshire veterans community | Read More | |
Award-winning watershed protection efforts benefit millions in North Texas | Read More | |
AWWA’s Opflow continues winning streak with fifth APEX Award | Read More | |
AWWA board opening presents opportunity to broaden perspectives | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Hillary Caron, Grand Rapids, Michigan | Read More | |
Tap water survey finds communication key to consumer perception of safety | Read More | |
CA-NV Section achieves prestigious international accreditation for certification programs | Read More | |
AWWA launches online platform for water/wastewater rate information | Read More | |
AWWA hosts Turkish delegation to advance wastewater reuse, circular economy | Read More | |
Unique water main replacement spanning entire Florida Keys underway | Read More | |
Teen journeys across continent in the name of water research | Read More | |
AWWA project empowers African water utilities to practice sustainable management | Read More | |
From battleground to boardroom, new AWWA president a tested leader | Read More | |
Water community demonstrates top-notch skills during ACE23 competitions | Read More | |
New water sector scholarship honors contributions of Dr. James Edzwald | Read More | |
California water districts expand world’s largest potable reuse system | Read More | |
Central Arkansas Water constructing new kind of pipeline for developing future workforce | Read More | |
S.T.A.T.E. U. brings students, water leaders together to solve local environmental challenges | Read More | |
AWWA 2023 Volunteer of the Year – John J. Donahue | Read More | |
“5 Under 35” award showcases outstanding water sector Young Professionals | Read More | |
Final Water 2050 think tank examines Social/Demographics issues | Read More | |
Legendary competitor looking forward to ACE23 Hydrant Hysteria | Read More | |
Latest State of the Water Industry Report highlights continued optimism, preparedness | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Racquel Vaske, Saint Paul, Minnesota | Read More | |
Utility’s investor ESG report updates community on sustainability, social impacts | Read More | |
AWWA members join roundtable associated with United Nations water conference | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – James Okumu, City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri | Read More | |
ACE23 keynote speaker challenging the water sector to “get curious” | Read More | |
Peruvian water professional finds calling after fleeing paradise | Read More | |
Kansas partnership improves source water, boosts agriculture operations | Read More | |
Five tips for emphasizing your skill set on your resume | Read More | |
AWWA, partners call for federal assistance to support water affordability | Read More | |
Fourth Water 2050 Think Tank report envisions future water governance | Read More | |
Revised Lead and Copper Rule: Start now to develop service line inventories | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Darrell A. King, City of Evanston, Illinois | Read More | |
ACE23: Your opportunity to help guide the future of water | Read More | |
You’re Invited: AWWA’s 2023 Drinking Water Week Celebration | Read More | |
Vancouver’s earthquake-resilient tunnel project addressing tricky conditions | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – John Young, Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Read More | |
Sustainable water infrastructure project addressing Santa Monica’s drought resilience | Read More | |
Texas utility’s rate changes reflect community concern about affordability | Read More | |
EPA proposes first-ever drinking water standards for six PFAS | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight: Rebecca Zito, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | Read More | |
AWWA applauds WIFIA milestone: 100th water infrastructure loan | Read More | |
Water 2050 think tank report examines economics | Read More | |
New treatment plant addresses PFAS in Wisconsin city’s water supply | Read More | |
Gamification boosts utility’s customer engagement, water efficiency success | Read More | |
AWWA “Fly-In” agenda: PFAS, source water protection, infrastructure funding | Read More | |
Using customer engagement to drive success for water infrastructure projects | Read More | |
New AWWA guide focuses on utility strategies for drought communications | Read More | |
Futuristic water lab part of new Colorado educational hub | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Reid Campbell, Halifax Water, Nova Scotia | Read More | |
Customer communications key to Revised Lead and Copper Rule | Read More | |
Remote Canadian city overcomes mysterious ‘Void’ challenge | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Joseph Rowell, Jamestown, N.D. | Read More | |
AWWA diversifies student chapters with virtual and international options | Read More | |
Water 2050 Technology Think Tank Report highlights acceleration, transformation | Read More | |
Clever utility conservation videos shared with nationwide audience | Read More | |
AWWA Board selects officers, Cheryl Porter next president-elect | Read More | |
AWWA members among delegates exploring Israeli water recycling programs | Read More | |
First Transformative Water Leadership Academy cohort diving in | Read More | |
Don’t disregard the value of your job title | Read More | |
Federal loan helps Texas utility expand treatment system and fight invasive mollusks | Read More | |
AWWA strengthens collaboration with Korean water sector during recent visit | Read More | |
Matchmaking app helps Philadelphia property owners curtail stormwater runoff | Read More | |
How to make your online presentation “must-see TV” | Read More | |
Hands-on community event highlights importance of protecting waterways | Read More | |
New funding furthers Northwest Arkansas source water protection efforts | Read More | |
Retired water services general manager turns talents to Wheel of Fortune appearance | Read More | |
Orange County desalination project passes permitting hurdle | Read More | |
New AWWA guide helps water utilities navigate upcoming lead requirements | Read More | |
Innovative disinfection technique saves water, time and money | Read More | |
WSSC Water staff invents Swiss army knife of hydrant repair tools | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight: Holly Gohlke, Gaylord, Mich. | Read More | |
AWWA Councils, think tanks contribute insights to Water 2050 initiative | Read More | |
Latest AWWA survey reports overall increase in water sector compensation | Read More | |
Your blueprint for quickly building a presentation from scratch | Read More | |
Water utility crews across the country deploy to support operations in Jackson, Miss. | Read More | |
U.S. military service points South Carolina veterans toward water careers | Read More | |
Lead collaborative offers guide to consider equity in lead line replacements | Read More | |
Michigan airplane crash leads to unique water tank repair | Read More | |
New Mexico wildfire, landslides smother city’s drinking water supply | Read More | |
Latest survey shows 7 in 10 consumers consider their tap water safe | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight: Janice Skadsen, Ann Arbor, Mich. | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight: Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City Public Utilities | Read More | |
Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in standards development | Read More | |
First Water 2050 think tank envisions the path to sustainability | Read More | |
Cybersecurity highlighted in October, critically important year-round | Read More | |
Resources available for lead service line inventory and replacement programs | Read More | |
AWWA Career Zone — Set ground rules to get more out of your meetings | Read More | |
Maine wastewater utility provides valuable community virus testing | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Mohamed Osman, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, Nova Scotia | Read More | |
AWWA highlights strong Korean partnership as key to international efforts | Read More | |
‘Protect the Source’ water campaign launches Sept. 25 | Read More | |
CECorps helps rural community prepare for cleaner, safer water | Read More | |
New academy to equip water leaders for future | Read More | |
Award-winning Maine treatment center embraces sustainability practices | Read More | |
“Utilities helping utilities” bring water heroes to eastern Kentucky flood cleanup | Read More | |
New reservoir will supply fast-growing North Texas region | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – David Kuzminski, Town of Portland, Conn. | Read More | |
Arid Nevada region collaborates on award-winning source water protection plan | Read More | |
City of Birmingham earns gold on a world stage | Read More | |
Five tips for working with a recruiter during your job search | Read More | |
New EPA guidance a reminder: LCRR requirements around the corner | Read More | |
Louisville Water preserving historic water tower | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Nicole “Nikki” Holloway, Beaver Water District, Lowell, Ark. | Read More | |
Paddlers hit the water to maintain Iowa rivers and streams | Read More | |
California water district going to extreme lengths to make every drop count | Read More | |
AWWA’s Opflow magazine receives national publishing award | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Linda Correia, Fall River, Mass. | Read More | |
Water district installs helicopter hydrants to assist firefighters, protect infrastructure | Read More | |
Tackling the tenacious issue of infrastructure renewal and replacement | Read More | |
PFAS, lithium among contaminants targeted in expanded utility monitoring | Read More | |
Much-honored AWWA family exemplifies passion for water profession | Read More | |
Water department helps divert oyster shells from landfills while protecting source water | Read More | |
Interviewing job candidates becoming tedious? Up your game! | Read More | |
AWWA survey: Infrastructure, financing and supply top challenges | Read More | |
AWWA Member Spotlight – Amir Alansari, Stantec, Winston-Salem, N.C. | Read More | |
Humble scientist still impacting water treatment, 40 years after death | Read More |
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Drinking Water Week to celebrate water professionals, Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary
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S.T.A.T.E. U. brings students, water leaders together to solve local environmental challenges
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AWWA Member Spotlight – Mohamed Osman, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, Nova Scotia
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