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Annual Conference & Expo
The world of water is finite. Find new ways to protect and conserve.
June 8-11, 2025
Denver, CO
Water Infrastructure Conference
The Water Infrastructure Conference features the latest science, technology, and solutions.
September 14-17, 2025
Orlando, FL
WaterSmart Innovations
The world of water is finite. Find new ways to protect and conserve.
October 7-9, 2025
Reno, NV
Water Quality Technology Conference
Discover the latest science, research, and engineering and solutions to fight drinking water contamination.
November 9-13, 2025
Tacoma, WA
AWWA & Water Community Updates
From regulatory updates to thought leadership articles, find the latest insights.
Regulatory Updates
Trends in the Industry from AWWA Publications
Cybersecurity legislation re-introduced
In early April, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) introduced legislation that implements the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector, leveraging the knowledge of utility leaders and cybersecurity experts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Contact representatives to support H.R. 1267
AWWA is asking utility members to contact their representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives to urge their support for H.R. 1267, the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. AWWA and its water sector partners in the Water Coalition Against PFAS – AMWA, NACWA, NAWC, NRWA and WEF – are working to build momentum for CERCLA protections in the new Congress.
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Drinking Water Week materials available
Materials for this year’s Drinking Water Week celebration are available to download through AWWA’s website. This year’s Drinking Water Week is May 4-10. Materials can be used to engage with consumers, public officials and media about the high quality and reliability of drinking water and the committed professionals who manage it from source to consumption. Selected materials are available in English and Spanish.
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Advanced Water Quality Modeling at Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) incorporated multispecies extension in its effort to improve its distribution system model by including multispecies water quality models.
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Operators Need to Know How to Support Building Water Systems
Understanding the needs of building water system customers can help public water system operators provide information and assistance.
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Robustness and Related Concepts for Climate Adaptation in Drinking Water Treatments Systems
Climate change intensifies extreme weather events, potentially posing significant challenges to the quality and quantity of surface water available for drinking water treatment.
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Evolve in the water community with standards written and maintained by industry subject matter experts.
Stay current with the state of the industry through AWWA Standards. Since our first standard was published in 1908, we continue to publish standards to help the water community evolve with changing times. Now, with more than 190+ standards produced to-date, trust AWWA Standards for credibility, quality assurance, and a true industry-wide consensus.
AWWA Standards address all products and processes related to the water industry. From source to storage, from treatment and distribution, our ever-growing repository of resources keeps water professionals aware of minimum requirements and operating safely.
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Collaborating to catalyze impact driving the future of water.
AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative will establish a long-term vision for the future of water. Through collaborative, intentional and inclusive discourse, we will chart a prosperous path for the water community. Water 2050 will foster partnerships and cross-sector collaboration that extend beyond our industry to benefit the global community.
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Comprehensive and authoritative materials for water professionals.
Knowledge flows like water — constantly evolving. Explore AWWA publications and stay ahead in the dynamic world of water.
Water professionals rely on AWWA’s resources.
Understand the current state of the water community and work toward a sustainable future state with reliable, in-depth resources from AWWA. Engineers, operators, utility managers, and other water professionals rely on our resources when they need credible, understandable information.
Whether you are a student just starting your career or a seasoned professional, our interactive tools, insights and programs expand your knowledge and prepare you for what is to come.
Interactive Tools
Learn how to optimize operational performance, inform management decisions, standardize tasks and more with the support of AWWA’s interactive tools.
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Industry Insights
Explore thought leadership on key issues and opportunities from AWWA’s knowledgeable industry partners and supporters.
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Programs
Learn about standards, benchmarking, leadership programs, pro-bono engineering consulting opportunities for underserved communities, and the Partnerships for Safe and Clean Water. Optimize your utility, discover growth opportunities and drive an impact with AWWA programs.
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Investing in the water workforce — and the future of the water community.
AWWA’s Water Equation invests in the water workforce to help professionals protect communities through safe and clean water. Our efforts help fund workforce advancement, scholarships, young professionals, pro-bono engineering and consulting services for underserved communities, and leadership programs.
The future workforce of the water community must be prepared and plentiful. When you donate to the AWWA Water Equation 501c3, 100% of your contribution funds programs to dedicated to the water workforce and closing the improved infrastructure access gap.
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