Utility Membership
Utility Membership
Discover the Power of AWWA Utility Membership
AWWA believes utilities are vital to protecting public health and deserve to feel empowered to provide communities with safe and clean water. That is why, since 1881, we have been providing utilities with knowledge, guidance, and a great peer network.
This membership is designed to support water/wastewater systems, water reuse organizations, stormwater treatment facilities, water wholesalers, water suppliers, contract operating firms, and water distributors.
Begin the process of becoming a member today. Complete your utility’s application now.
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Why Join
Access Knowledge & News
Get access to AWWA’s complete set of standards, a subscription to updates, subscriptions to AWWA’s journals and magazines, and more to stay current on the best practices for water treatment.
Be Prepared
Have the latest news, alerts, and advisories delivered straight to your inbox so when something happens, you are ready. Alerts and advisories are exclusive to utility members.
Support Your Team
Get your team access to trainings and resources to sharpen their skills and prepare to tackle any hurdles your utility may face.
As a Member You Will Get Access To:
Technical & Management Resources
Take advantage of member discounts on technical manuals, benchmarking reports, and other expert resources to optimize your utility and improve your asset management strategy. Explore additional resources to find insight into the hottest issues in water.
Community Influence & Outreach
Access the resources you need to promote Drinking Water Week and better connect with the community you serve. Utilize our Communications Toolkits to share valuable information like Drinktap.org with your customers.
News & Information
Receive notifications about critical issues in the water sector with alerts and advisories delivered to your inbox. Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments with our biweekly Water Utility Insider newsletter. Both are exclusive for utility members.
Find the products and services your utility needs all in one place with the AWWA Sourcebook.
Staff Development
Show your staff the support they deserve and keep their skills sharp with leading online courses, CE credit opportunities, and more, all at a discount.
Get individual benefits for employees. You can designate members of your staff to receive individual benefits, including Section membership and subscriptions to our journals and magazines.
Find the best employees and ensure they continue working for you with AWWA’s talent attraction and retention resources.
Determine Your Membership Grade
AWWA Utility membership is divided into six grades based on the number of customer service connections to better serve your utility’s needs. If your utility is both a water and wastewater system, use the greater number of service connections. Customer Service Connections = Population Served/3.5
Organizational membership comes with a set number of memberships you can allocate to staff.
Service Connections |
Membership Grade |
Allotted Individual Memberships |
5,0001 – 10,000 |
81 |
3 |
10,001 – 25,000 |
82 |
6 |
25,001 – 50,000 |
83 |
9 |
50,001 – 100,000 |
84 |
14 |
100,001 – 150,000 |
85 |
17 |
150,001 and greater |
86 |
25 |
For utilities with less than 5,001 service connections, AWWA’s Small System membership is right for you.
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