What Members Are Saying
AWWA members are shaping the future of water every day, and they are sharing how being part of this community has helped them grow, connect, and make an impact.
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Why Members Join & Stay
AWWA membership is more than access to resources, it is belonging to a trusted community of water professionals who share knowledge, collaborate on solutions, and inspire one another to keep moving water forward. From students just beginning their careers to utility leaders and service providers driving innovation, our members remind us that we’re stronger together.
Our community of more than 50,000 members spans all parts of the water sector, from water operators and utility managers to scientists, engineers, educators, and young professionals, all united by one goal: creating a better world through better water.
Learn the most about industry standards from a trusted source.
Sasha Tong
Connect with professionals across the country. I feel I am part of something bigger, something that is making a difference.
John Logan
Keep my utility on the forefront of new standards and technologies.
Wes Stockwell
Learn about issues utilities face across the country through presentations and conferences.
Ashton Rohrich
Take on new roles, hold leadership positions, and grow my confidence professionally.
Jen Mosburg
Make a difference in communities I work and live in.
Melissa Bryant
Find information on the Water Equation scholarships for graduate students and become a recipient. This scholarship has contributed greatly to my education.
Florence Onyike
The Impact of Membership
AWWA empowers members with the tools, training, and advocacy needed to deliver safe and sustainable water for all.
Members gain:
- Professional development – Earn Certificates of Completion and build new skills through online learning and in-person training.
- Exclusive resources – Access AWWA Standards, technical manuals, and industry journals.
- Global and local connections – Engage with peers through your local AWWA Section and global community.
- A shared purpose – Advance public health, protect the environment, and strengthen the future of water.
Attending conferences, participating in webinars, and gaining knowledge outside of my specific role in my organization.
Adriann Peering
The advocacy I am able to be a part of and the way we are working together to solve problems.
Chelsea Kulp
Knowing I am part of a large organization of supportive team leaders who can guide a beginner like me.
Sasha Tong
Conferences! It is wonderful to meet with new and familiar faces, and learn about and from other utilities.
Andy Schultz
Having an impact on the future of water.
Connie Nelms
Fun. I have so much fun being around such positive and motivated people.
Matt Mudd
Meeting other people who are passionate about protecting public health.
Alison Rauch
Member Video Stories
Hear directly from members about how AWWA supports their growth, connections, and daily work in the water community.
Kara Cummingham, Water Equation Scholar
Water Equation scholarships shaped Kara’s path to leadership, and helped her found the first AWWA Student Chapter in West Virginia. Your membership powers programs like Water Equation, helping fund scholarships, training, and workforce development.
Daniel Parish
Hear from Daniel as he shares how his work and involvement with AWWA have given him the opportunity to give back to the water community.
Ari Copeland
Ari shares what a typical day at Black & Veatch looks like and how his AWWA membership and leadership experience have shaped his career.
Tareq Bastawisy
Tareq first learned about the organization at the YP Summit, where he met others in the field and connected with the Minnesota AWWA Section.
Jennifer Toney
As a Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Central Alabama Water, Jennifer has found consistency and connection. As a YP Chair for the Alabama-Mississippi Section, she values the chance to give back and help shape the future of the water industry.
Mawunyo Kwami Kofiloto
AWWA’s reach extends around the world from local utilities to international partnerships. Hear from one of our members, Mawunyo Kwami Kofiloto from Ghana Water Company Limited about how AWWA membership and training are helping communities access safe, reliable water.
The connections I have made with other professionals in the water sector.
Tyler Clary
The friendships I have made that will last me a lifetime.
Lisa Anderson
The Transformative Water Leadership Academy!
Andy Schultz
So many great resources, both online and at events. I’m newer to the industry and these resources have been invaluable.
Gerald Barton
Opportunities to volunteer and serve the water community through my local Section!
Gluzen Ramos Ong
The available journals, research, articles, etc., about the technologies and innovations in the water and wastewater industry.
Van Verango
Has AWWA made a difference in your journey? Tell us about it! We feature member stories and videos throughout the year to celebrate the people who make our water community thrive.
Join the AWWA Community
Wherever you are in your career — student, operator, engineer, or utility leader — AWWA offers the tools, connections, and community to help you grow and make a difference.
My participation in AWWA has provided me with in-depth, expert communication tools and engagement techniques that my local agencies cannot.
Adriann Peering
The ins and outs of preparing the water Standards and manuals of practice.
Melissa Mack
It’s where I belong. There’s a space here for operators like me.
Gluzen Ramos Ong
The pride that members have about the work they do in the water sector. The benefit to the communities we serve in treating water sources.
Denita Bonhart
The AWWA publications, such as Journal AWWA and Opflow, keep me abreast of the latest information in the water sector.
Naeem Pureshi
AWWA has helped me learn to be a better manager through my leadership roles on section committees.
Tyler Clary
The camaraderie of everyone who works in water. We not only take care of the public, we take care of each other.
Melissa Bryant
There is a place for everyone in the water professions.
Matt Mudd
For me, it really has been about the people and connections. I’ve met so many wonderful people through AWWA who are passionate about what they do and the role we all play in public health and safety.
Gerald Barton
