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Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network

A Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network is a network of utilities helping other utilities to respond to and recover from emergencies. The purpose of a WARN is to provide a method whereby water/wastewater utilities that have sustained or anticipate damages from natural or human-caused incidents can provide and receive emergency aid and assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials and other associated services as necessary from other water/wastewater utilities.

Emergency Preparedness

AWWA believes that emergency preparedness and security are of paramount importance to the reliable delivery of safe drinking water, the protection of public health, and the safety of the professionals responsible for water systems serving our communities.

International

International Membership

Warning of Iranian cyber actors

On October 16, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other cybersecurity organizations issued an advisory called, “Iranian Cyber Actors’ Brute Force and Credential Access Activity Compromises Critical Infrastructure Organizations.” The advisory warns “network defenders of Iranian cyber actors’ use of brute force and other techniques to compromise organizations […]

U.S. House introduces bipartisan resolution to establish National Source Water Protection Week

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – A bipartisan group of dedicated lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution last week aimed at designating the week beginning Sept. 24, 2023, as National Source Water Protection Week. Spearheaded by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD), this resolution underscores the critical importance of ensuring a […]

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week recognition

This year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), which is Oct. 23-29, provides an opportunity for water utilities to communicate with customers about reducing childhood lead exposure. The event was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to […]

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

This year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), Oct. 22-28, provides an opportunity for water utilities to communicate with customers about reducing childhood lead exposure. The observance was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to heighten […]

Five National Water Associations Advise Congress to Build Permanent Low-Income Water Assistance Program at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

New water sector study compares five administrative pathways for establishing a permanent federal low-income water assistance program to support an estimated 20 million U.S water-burdened households afford the rising costs of drinking water and clean water services.  In response to growing water affordability concerns for low-income households, five leading water associations – the American Water […]

Denver Water makes international splash singing about watering rules

In early May, the water sector streamed onto the pop culture scene when a music video about watering rules produced by Denver Water’s Splashstreet Boys went viral, earning mentions in national media outlets including ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “TODAY Show.”  The video, “I Water That Way,” was written, recorded and produced entirely in-house, […]

CA-NV Section achieves prestigious international accreditation for certification programs

The California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA) has achieved international accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for two certification programs. The programs, Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) and Cross-Connection Control Specialists (CCCS), were granted accreditation on June 20. CA-NV AWWA is the first drinking water […]

AWWA’s Opflow magazine receives national publishing award

Opflow, the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) magazine for operators, recently received a fourth consecutive national award recognizing excellence in publishing.  The annual APEX Awards, hosted by Communications Concepts, are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. This year, Opflow earned an Award of Excellence for […]

AWWA highlights strong Korean partnership as key to international efforts

In support of the global water community’s efforts to collaborate and share knowledge, the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance recently took part in the Water Korea conference in Seoul, South Korea, hosted by the Korea Water and Wastewater Works Association (KWWA). AWWA’s International Council, including chair Colin Chung, who attended Water Korea […]

AWWA highlights commitment to global water security, sustainability at AWWAIndia’s International Conference & Exhibition 2023

JAIPUR, India – Leaders from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) are participating in the AWWAIndia Association’s (AIA) second annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE 2023), which began today at Hotel Lalit, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. This year’s two-day conference focuses on “Water Security & Sustainability.”  In collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and […]

AWWA diversifies student chapters with virtual and international options

Striving to further its mission of creating a better world through better water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is embracing a more diversified membership by including younger and, in some cases, international, members. (Pictured right, Dr. Rania, faculty advisor with Mu’tah University’s student chapter in Jordan.) To attract students from historically Black colleges and universities […]

AWWA deepens global partnerships during Korea International Water Week

An American Water Works Association (AWWA) delegation – including Pat Kerr, president; Sally Mills-Wright, Standards Council chair; and Colin Chung, International Council member – recently visited South Korea to engage with local water sector leaders, expand international partnerships and attend the Korea International Water Week (KIWW) 2023. KIWW is an annual event organized by Korea Water […]

AWWA launches Safe Drinking Water Act 50th Anniversary video campaign for National Water Quality Month

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is pleased to announce the launch of an eight-week video campaign in celebration of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 50th Anniversary. The video campaign titled ‘Celebrating 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act’ also coincides with National Water Quality Month in August.  For the past 50 years, […]