American Water Works Association

American Water Works Association
AbbreviationAWWA
Formation1881
TypeNon-governmental organization
13-5660277
Legal status501(c)(3)
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado
Region served
United States, India
Revenue (2022)
$35.4 million
Expenses (2022)$32.5 million[1]
Websitewww.awwa.org Edit this at Wikidata

American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international non-profit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply. Established in 1881, it is a lobbying organization representing a membership (as of 2024) of around 50,000 members worldwide.[2]

AWWA members include: water utilities, treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academics, regulators, and others with an interest in water supply and public health.[3][4] AWWA works through advocacy, communications, conferences, education and training, science and technology, and local action among 43 AWWA Sections throughout North America.

  1. ^ "American Water Works Association". ProPublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  2. ^ Association, American Water Works. "About Us - American Water Works Association". www.awwa.org.
  3. ^ US Think Tank AWWA Focuses on Water, Accessed June 5, 2012.
  4. ^ The EnviroLink Network - American Water Works Association Archived 2012-07-30 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed June 5, 2012.