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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
Annual Conference & Expo
Join water heroes at one of the largest and most important global water gatherings.
June 21-24, 2026
Washington, D.C.
AWWA & Water Community Updates
From regulatory updates to thought leadership articles, find the latest insights.
Regulatory Updates
Trends in the Industry from AWWA Publications
Comments to NDWAC on PFAS rule
AWWA yesterday provided comments to National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) on planned revisions to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) drinking water standard, reinforcing the Association’s call for a rule that protects public health, follows scientific process, and is affordable to implement. NDWAC is a federal advisory committee that advises EPA on drinking water policy and regulations.
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Annual service line material notifications
AWWA reminds water systems that they are required under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) to annually notify customers of known or potential service lines containing lead (40 CFR 141.85(e)). The service line material reporting requirement is described in EPA guidance.
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PFAS regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its updated plan for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. EPA plans to issue a proposed rule this fall and finalize the rule in spring of 2026 revising the PFAS drinking water standard.
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Making the Grade: Defining Excellence in Online Communications for Water Utilities
Effective utility communication requires effective online communication. Transparency and interactivity are two key dimensions of online engagement. These principles were used to evaluate the online communication capacity of 574 water utilities in the state of Wisconsin.
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Operators Need to Know How to Maintain Disinfection Residuals
Understanding how a disinfectant residual may affect drinking water in the distribution system can help operators be better prepared for operational challenges and requirements.
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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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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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Water Equation Raises Essential Funding to Support the Next Generation of Water Professionals
Water Equation is an initiative of AWWA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our efforts help fund workforce advancement, scholarships, young professionals, pro-bono engineering and consulting services for underserved communities, and leadership programs. Water Equation is committed to fulfilling the critical need to ensure that the water community has the necessary workforce to provide clean and safe water to communities worldwide.
The future of clean and safe water depends on a strong workforce and collaborative partnerships. When you donate to Water Equation, 100% of your contribution funds programs dedicated to the water workforce and closing the improved infrastructure access gap.
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