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U.S. House introduces bipartisan resolution to establish National Source Water Protection Week
A bipartisan group of dedicated lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution in late September aimed at designating the week beginning September 24th, 2023, as National Source Water Protection Week.
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Five national water associations advise Congress to build a permanent, low-income water assistance program at HHS
In response to growing water affordability concerns for low-income households, five leading water associations, including AWWA, unveiled formal policy recommendations to Congress and the White House.
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AWWA fly-in delegates take water matters to Congress as the voice for water issues on Capitol Hill
More than 140 water leaders from throughout the U.S. gathered in Washington D.C. in early 2023 to advocate for smart water policy to members of Congress.
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U.S. House introduces bipartisan resolution to establish National Source Water Protection Week
A bipartisan group of dedicated lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution in late September aimed at designating the week beginning September 24th, 2023, as National Source Water Protection Week.
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Five national water associations advise Congress to build a permanent, low-income water assistance program at HHS
In response to growing water affordability concerns for low-income households, five leading water associations, including AWWA, unveiled formal policy recommendations to Congress and the White House.
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AWWA fly-in delegates take water matters to Congress as the voice for water issues on Capitol Hill
More than 140 water leaders from throughout the U.S. gathered in Washington D.C. in early 2023 to advocate for smart water policy to members of Congress.
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Defining Regional Water Distribution System Models
What defines a regional water distribution system? An AWWA committee sorted through the characteristics of systems and their respective models to come up with a clear classification.
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Develop an Action Plan for Pipeline Condition Assessment
Answering the right questions on pipeline condition assessment in light of system specific priorities helps utilities make cost-effective decisions about infrastructure renewal.
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AI and ML Can Make Potable Reuse Projects More Resilient
Artificial intelligence and machine learning may offer a platform to better manage potable reuse projects and assets because they can constantly and quickly process large amounts of data in real-time with great accuracy.
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Defining Regional Water Distribution System Models
What defines a regional water distribution system? An AWWA committee sorted through the characteristics of systems and their respective models to come up with a clear classification.
Read More
Develop an Action Plan for Pipeline Condition Assessment
Answering the right questions on pipeline condition assessment in light of system specific priorities helps utilities make cost-effective decisions about infrastructure renewal.
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AI and ML Can Make Potable Reuse Projects More Resilient
Artificial intelligence and machine learning may offer a platform to better manage potable reuse projects and assets because they can constantly and quickly process large amounts of data in real-time with great accuracy.
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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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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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