Champlain Water District, the largest water utility in Vermont, has long been a leader in the sector, and its 25 years of recognition through AWWA’s Partnership for Safe Water program reinforces that reputation. As the first utility to receive the Excellence in Water Treatment Award — the Partnership’s highest possible achievement — in 1999, Champlain …
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Looking to enter the water sector and not sure where to start? Take the new Find Your Water Career quiz on WorkforWater.org and be matched with career profiles that align with your skills and interest. Browse the various Career Profiles on the site to learn about the role and what education and training you may …
Applications are now open for the Hach Water Quality Equipment Grant, designed to support high school students in developing research projects for the USA Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. This grant provides access to high-quality water testing equipment, empowering students to explore real-world environmental challenges through hands-on science. Last year, 20 students received equipment, and …
Tarrah Henrie is director of water quality for California Water Service. She is a 2024 recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award for the California-Nevada Section, which is given to members for distinguished service — emblematic of Fuller’s expertise and dedication — to the water sector. She is a member of AWWA’s Inorganic Contaminants Research and …
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It is no secret that the water and wastewater sector faces a looming workforce crisis. More than 30% of water resource recovery facility operators are 55 or older, according to Brookings Institution (Washington, D.C.) estimates. With countless decades of institutional knowledge set to leave the frontlines of the field in the coming years, utilities are …
Capital improvement financing remains a top challenge for water utilities, according to a survey of professionals conducted in late 2024. The 2025 State of the Water Industry, an annual report from the American Water Works Association (AWWA), also found infrastructure improvements and long-term supply to be among the top concerns for industry insiders. See more …
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WEFTEC is the largest annual convention and exposition for the water sector. WEFTEC 2025 will take place in Chicago, Illinois from September 27 – October 1 and will offer more than 130 technical sessions, 20 Workshops, 1000 exhibitors, and more than 20,000 water professionals to connect with. Find out more and register at www.weftec.org.
The Exhibit Hall filled with roars and celebrations as water pros competed in several events at the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE25) in Denver. Former and defending champions as well as newcomers competed fiercely for the 2025 titles and bragging rights for their sections in several crowd-pleasing traditions at ACE. …
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The Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA) is where the next generation of water utility leaders focus on the foundations of sustainable community leadership: how to integrate social, environmental, and financial concerns into important decisions about water utilities. TWLA is a collaborative program between AWWA and WaterNow Alliance. Apply Now.
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