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Learn about AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative which seeks to establish a long-term vision of the future of water.

Water 2050

Dear 2050: Hopes And Ideas About the Water Sector from 2023

The future of the water sector, and the future of global water, are in the capable hands of current and future water professionals.

At the 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), a diverse group of 10 current water leaders wrote letters to the world of 2050. These were included in a time capsule from 2023.




2023 State of the Water Industry Report

Water sector optimism is on the rise. In the face of climate change-related challenges, aging infrastructure, threats to water supply, and other obstacles, the water community is feeling more optimistic year-over-year about the sector’s ability to overcome major issues and support and improve water systems and service.

Discover how this year's report offers a fresh perspective on the water industry's most pressing challenges. With its comprehensive analysis of current trends and future projections, the State of the Water Industry report is an essential tool for water community professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve.

Download the Report

Featured Presentations (PDF)

Smart Water Loss Smart Water Loss Management: Human versus AI-based Monitoring and Control
Regional Approach to Addressing PFAS A Regional Approach to Addressing PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water Aquifers in Southern California
Build a lead service line replacement How to Build a Lead Service Line Replacement Program from Inventory to Replacement
One water a catalyst for state and county collaboration One Water - A Catalyst for State and County Collaboration
Aesthetics Treatment to improve customer Experience Aesthetics: Treatment to Improve Customer Experience
Real world utility approaches Utility Responses to Cyanobacteria/Cyanotoxin Events
Tapping into the urban water cycle Tapping into the Urban Water Cycle for Public Education
Alternative process trains for addressing chemical spikes Alternative Process Trains for Addressing Chemical Spikes in Direct Potable Reuse
Partnering to build emergency water supplies Partnering to Build Emergency Water Supplies
G300 G300-22 Standard Updates and Using it to Measure Source Water Protection Program Excellence
Sharing knowledge for insights for climate change Mitigation Sharing Knowledge and Insights for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Partnerships regionalzing and privatizing Partnerships, Regionalizing and Privatizing in the Water Industry


AWWA’s Water 2050 Time Capsule Yearbook

To celebrate the completion of the five Water 2050, think tanks and in preparation for implementing the recommendations, AWWA assembled a time capsule for water professionals to open in 2050.

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Events

We look forward to seeing you at ACE24 in Anaheim, CA on June 10-13, 2024, (Mon-Thurs). Also check out all our great events including Potable Reuse and Biological Treatment Symposium coming up in July in Salt Lake City. 

Future ACE Dates 2023 Events