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AWWA Connections Newsletter

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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

Water leaders tackle lead line replacement issues at roundtable

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AWWA Water Champion – Lee Anne Jones, Halton Region, Ontario

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AWWA leaders exchange knowledge, explore innovation in South Korea

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The U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act at 50: Another identity crisis

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Outpouring of assistance boosts post-hurricane recovery in western North Carolina

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Join AWWA in celebrating Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary

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“Scanny” gives SDCWA a new perspective on pipe inspection

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AWWA Water Champion – Nancy Toth, Eugene, Oregon

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AWWA Water Champion – Jodi Biermann, U.S. Navy Veteran, Helix Water District

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2024 AWWA survey: Water utility compensation increases overall from previous year

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Florida utility making a splash with #WaterIsLife campaign

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Tucson’s Storm to Shade program creates a cooler city

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California farmers benefit from unique water reuse facility

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Pressure Eyes invention earns operator Gimmicks & Gadgets award

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AWWA Water Champion – Shawn McCoy, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Carlsbad, California

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Water sector evaluating U.S. EPA’s newly-released Lead and Copper Rule Improvements rule

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Vallecitos Water District sowing seeds of conservation

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AWWA Water Champion – Andrew Ohrt, Duluth, Minnesota

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Portland Water Bureau releases music video to engage new audiences

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Texas water sustainability efforts gaining momentum

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AWWA Career Zone – How to Keep Employees Engaged in a Hybrid Workplace

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Utilities prepare to make ‘a day without water’ unimaginable

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AWWA Water Champion – John Albert, Deputy CEO, American Water Works Association

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Sustainable water future on agenda at WaterSmart Innovations

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AWWA delivering updated website experience, content for members

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Wetlands project floats Springfield’s boat

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New policy defines AI parameters for developing AWWA content

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AWWA broadens partnerships in global water community

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Texas demonstration garden engages community in water conservation

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Pilot to study solar covers for irrigation canals sheds light on future solutions

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AWWA and partners host Capitol Hill cybersecurity briefing

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U.S. survey gauges public perceptions of tap water

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Partnerships, technologies help Greenville Water protect watersheds

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October LCRR deadline: Be proactive, not reactive

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AWWA Water Champion – Kouao-Eric Ekoue, New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Collaborative One Water project advancing water resilience in Nevada

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AWWA designates board seat to include next generation of leaders

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Water Equation celebrates growth during 10th anniversary

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Just add water: delivering vital resource for U.S. Olympic swimming trials

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Career Zone: Leadership today requires new and empowering models, mindsets

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AWWA Water Champion – Christina Montoya-Halter, El Paso Water

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AWWA, RCAP empower small water systems with decade-long EPA grant program

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Report highlights water challenges: aging infrastructure, capital improvement financing

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Water community rushes to Calgary’s aid amid water crisis

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AWWA embraces water sector leadership in new 2030 Strategic Plan

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AWWA Water Champion – Sandy Smith, Cleveland, Georgia

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Training, skills, dedication on display at ACE24 competitions

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AWWA, AMWA file petition for review of U.S. EPA’s new PFAS rule

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Love of learning, contributing motivates new AWWA president

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State of the Water Industry 2024: Source water protection takes center stage

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Big D Lady Tappers aiming for fifth-straight pipe tapping title

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EPCOR’s “Glass of the Sask” campaign the toast of Edmonton

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Denver Water makes international splash singing about watering rules

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AWWA Water Champion — Javad Roostaei, Raleigh, North Carolina

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EPA issues revised requirements for Consumer Confidence Reports

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Central Iowa water providers establish new regional drinking water authority

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AWWA Water Champion – Paula MacIlwaine, AWWA Deputy CEO

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ACE24: Your opportunity to help transform the future of water

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Transformative Water Leadership Academy launches second cohort

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Community Engineering Corps celebrates 10 years of improving lives

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By land or by sea, water professionals ensure public health

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AWWA members, communities ramp up for Drinking Water Week 2024

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U.S. House representatives introduce cybersecurity bill supporting AWWA’s recommendation

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Joy of work: How making connections changes everything

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First U.S. PFAS drinking water standards set, CERCLA legislation introduced

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AWWA advances commitment to global sustainability by joining United Nations compact

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Water utilities must prepare now for 24-hour lead notification requirement

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El Paso Water solidifies drought resilience with desalination plant expansion

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Illinois Section’s Total Water U developing future water workers

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AWWA Water Champion – Alexis Woodrow, Denver Water

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AWWA Fly-In delegates to educate U.S. Congress, celebrate Safe Drinking Water Act

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Decades of Partnership programs advance water systems’ improvement

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AWWA Water Champion – Evangeline Lujan, Guam Waterworks Authority

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Pat Mulroy to champion water sustainability adaptations in ACE24 keynote address

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Drinking Water Week to celebrate water professionals, Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary

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Ruling clarifies tax treatment for lead service line replacement funding

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California water wholesaler rewards conservation projects in all shapes and sizes

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AWWA Water Champion – Christina Murphy, West Des Moines Water Works, Iowa

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AWWA Water Champion – Ron Roggenback, Montezuma Water Company, Colorado

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AWWA testifies on need for collaborative cybersecurity approach

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AWWA launches process to develop first-of-its-kind DEI standard

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Antarctic expedition champions water sustainability, women in STEMM

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Water affordability program helping Detroit residents maintain service, pay bills

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Opflow marks 50 years of supporting water operators

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Impactful leaders don’t have to be extroverts

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AWWA submits opinions to EPA on proposed lead improvements rule

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ACE24 registration opens, focuses on “Transforming Our Water Future”

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AWWA Water Champion – Alyssa MacDonald, City of Hillsboro Water Department, Oregon

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Benchmarking survey a proven tool for long-term utility success

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AWWA Board selects new officials; Heather Collins next president-elect

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Southern California banking on water storage in a changing climate

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California utility turning water pressure into electricity

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Priya Persaud, Guelph, Ontario

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AWWA deepens global partnerships during Korea International Water Week

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Increase your job search success with a stronger resume

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Oregon community boosts water workforce through in-house training

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Samantha Villegas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Pennsylvania utility partners with schools to promote water sustainability, careers

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Georgia Aquarium visitors diving into water technology through virtual experience

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Adam Motherwell, Beaver Water District, Arkansas

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AWWA continues push for permanent water assistance program

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Multi-group collaboration spawns better fishing in Colorado

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AWWA reaffirms commitment to lead line replacement as EPA announces new rule

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Matt Erickson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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2023 AWWA survey: Water utility compensation increases higher than projected

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New treatment plant increases Alaska community’s climate resiliency

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Deep tunnels help DC Water manage sewer overflows

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Rynette Moore-Guillaume, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

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Cincinnati shows the way with lead line replacement safety program

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Water infrastructure project a winning education opportunity in Vancouver, B.C.

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Don’t be shy about sharing your accomplishments during an interview

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Canadian water system tackling water loss systematically

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Amy Wrigley, Veteran, U.S. Army, Naperville, Illinois

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Rural community launches first biological nitrate removal plant in Minnesota

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Colorado water leaders impacted by Marshall Fire pay it forward in Maui

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AWWA repeats call for strong cybersecurity measures after EPA withdraws rule

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Caitlin Cavanagh, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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New AWWA mapping tool streamlines knowledge sharing

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Water community comes together to manage Jackson, Mississippi, emergency

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Valve turner earns maintenance supervisor top Gimmicks & Gadgets honors

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AWWA welcomes Japanese water professionals to the Mile High City

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Water product manufacturer expands century-old operation in Indiana

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Small system sets big example for Source Water Protection Week

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Ontario First Nations communities partnering with clean water agency

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Alando Chappell, Grand Haven, Michigan

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From idea to action: taking AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative forward

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New training helps utilities manage expensive and wasteful water leakage

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Mesa, Arizona, building water reuse pipeline in water rights deal

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Curt Czarnecki, Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Revised Lead and Copper Rule: Testing at schools and child-care facilities

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Leadership academy helping advance water workforce, sustain communities

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Equipment manufacturer turns to employee ownership to extend 87-year legacy

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Denita Bonhart, Cleveland, Ohio

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Reno investing in unique reuse techniques for future water supplies

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Florida utility recycles old toilets into oyster havens

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CECorps volunteers support development of New Hampshire veterans community

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Award-winning watershed protection efforts benefit millions in North Texas

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AWWA’s Opflow continues winning streak with fifth APEX Award

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AWWA board opening presents opportunity to broaden perspectives

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Hillary Caron, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Tap water survey finds communication key to consumer perception of safety

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CA-NV Section achieves prestigious international accreditation for certification programs

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AWWA launches online platform for water/wastewater rate information

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AWWA hosts Turkish delegation to advance wastewater reuse, circular economy

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Unique water main replacement spanning entire Florida Keys underway

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Teen journeys across continent in the name of water research

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AWWA project empowers African water utilities to practice sustainable management

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From battleground to boardroom, new AWWA president a tested leader

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Water community demonstrates top-notch skills during ACE23 competitions

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New water sector scholarship honors contributions of Dr. James Edzwald

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California water districts expand world’s largest potable reuse system

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Central Arkansas Water constructing new kind of pipeline for developing future workforce

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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 2023 Volunteer of the Year – John J. Donahue

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“5 Under 35” award showcases outstanding water sector Young Professionals

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Final Water 2050 think tank examines Social/Demographics issues

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Legendary competitor looking forward to ACE23 Hydrant Hysteria

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Latest State of the Water Industry Report highlights continued optimism, preparedness

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Racquel Vaske, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Utility’s investor ESG report updates community on sustainability, social impacts

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AWWA members join roundtable associated with United Nations water conference

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AWWA Member Spotlight – James Okumu, City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri

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ACE23 keynote speaker challenging the water sector to “get curious”

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Peruvian water professional finds calling after fleeing paradise

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Kansas partnership improves source water, boosts agriculture operations

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Five tips for emphasizing your skill set on your resume

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AWWA, partners call for federal assistance to support water affordability

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Fourth Water 2050 Think Tank report envisions future water governance

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Revised Lead and Copper Rule: Start now to develop service line inventories

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Darrell A. King, City of Evanston, Illinois

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ACE23: Your opportunity to help guide the future of water

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You’re Invited: AWWA’s 2023 Drinking Water Week Celebration

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Vancouver’s earthquake-resilient tunnel project addressing tricky conditions

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AWWA Member Spotlight – John Young, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Sustainable water infrastructure project addressing Santa Monica’s drought resilience

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Texas utility’s rate changes reflect community concern about affordability

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EPA proposes first-ever drinking water standards for six PFAS

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AWWA Member Spotlight: Rebecca Zito, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority

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AWWA applauds WIFIA milestone: 100th water infrastructure loan

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Water 2050 think tank report examines economics

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New treatment plant addresses PFAS in Wisconsin city’s water supply

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Gamification boosts utility’s customer engagement, water efficiency success

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AWWA “Fly-In” agenda: PFAS, source water protection, infrastructure funding

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Using customer engagement to drive success for water infrastructure projects

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New AWWA guide focuses on utility strategies for drought communications

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Futuristic water lab part of new Colorado educational hub

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Reid Campbell, Halifax Water, Nova Scotia

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Customer communications key to Revised Lead and Copper Rule

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Remote Canadian city overcomes mysterious ‘Void’ challenge

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Joseph Rowell, Jamestown, N.D.

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AWWA diversifies student chapters with virtual and international options

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Water 2050 Technology Think Tank Report highlights acceleration, transformation

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Clever utility conservation videos shared with nationwide audience

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AWWA Board selects officers, Cheryl Porter next president-elect

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AWWA members among delegates exploring Israeli water recycling programs

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First Transformative Water Leadership Academy cohort diving in

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Don’t disregard the value of your job title

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Federal loan helps Texas utility expand treatment system and fight invasive mollusks

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AWWA strengthens collaboration with Korean water sector during recent visit

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Matchmaking app helps Philadelphia property owners curtail stormwater runoff

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How to make your online presentation “must-see TV”

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Hands-on community event highlights importance of protecting waterways

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New funding furthers Northwest Arkansas source water protection efforts

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Retired water services general manager turns talents to Wheel of Fortune appearance

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Orange County desalination project passes permitting hurdle

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New AWWA guide helps water utilities navigate upcoming lead requirements

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Innovative disinfection technique saves water, time and money

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WSSC Water staff invents Swiss army knife of hydrant repair tools

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AWWA Member Spotlight: Holly Gohlke, Gaylord, Mich.

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AWWA Councils, think tanks contribute insights to Water 2050 initiative

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Latest AWWA survey reports overall increase in water sector compensation

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Your blueprint for quickly building a presentation from scratch

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Water utility crews across the country deploy to support operations in Jackson, Miss.

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U.S. military service points South Carolina veterans toward water careers

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Lead collaborative offers guide to consider equity in lead line replacements

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Michigan airplane crash leads to unique water tank repair

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New Mexico wildfire, landslides smother city’s drinking water supply

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Latest survey shows 7 in 10 consumers consider their tap water safe

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AWWA Member Spotlight: Janice Skadsen, Ann Arbor, Mich.

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AWWA Member Spotlight: Laura Briefer, Salt Lake City Public Utilities

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Strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in standards development

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First Water 2050 think tank envisions the path to sustainability

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Cybersecurity highlighted in October, critically important year-round

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Resources available for lead service line inventory and replacement programs

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AWWA Career Zone — Set ground rules to get more out of your meetings

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Maine wastewater utility provides valuable community virus testing

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Mohamed Osman, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, Nova Scotia

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AWWA highlights strong Korean partnership as key to international efforts

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‘Protect the Source’ water campaign launches Sept. 25

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CECorps helps rural community prepare for cleaner, safer water

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New academy to equip water leaders for future

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Award-winning Maine treatment center embraces sustainability practices

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“Utilities helping utilities” bring water heroes to eastern Kentucky flood cleanup

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New reservoir will supply fast-growing North Texas region

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AWWA Member Spotlight – David Kuzminski, Town of Portland, Conn.

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Arid Nevada region collaborates on award-winning source water protection plan

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City of Birmingham earns gold on a world stage

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Five tips for working with a recruiter during your job search

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New EPA guidance a reminder: LCRR requirements around the corner

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Louisville Water preserving historic water tower

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Nicole “Nikki” Holloway, Beaver Water District, Lowell, Ark.

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Paddlers hit the water to maintain Iowa rivers and streams

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California water district going to extreme lengths to make every drop count

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AWWA’s Opflow magazine receives national publishing award

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Linda Correia, Fall River, Mass.

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Water district installs helicopter hydrants to assist firefighters, protect infrastructure

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Tackling the tenacious issue of infrastructure renewal and replacement

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PFAS, lithium among contaminants targeted in expanded utility monitoring

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Much-honored AWWA family exemplifies passion for water profession

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Water department helps divert oyster shells from landfills while protecting source water

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Interviewing job candidates becoming tedious? Up your game!

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AWWA survey: Infrastructure, financing and supply top challenges

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AWWA Member Spotlight – Amir Alansari, Stantec, Winston-Salem, N.C.

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Water leaders tackle lead line replacement issues at roundtable

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AWWA Water Champion – Lee Anne Jones, Halton Region, Ontario

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AWWA leaders exchange knowledge, explore innovation in South Korea

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The U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act at 50: Another identity crisis

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