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Find the knowledge, guidance, and peer support you need to provide safe and clean water to your community with an AWWA membership.
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We believe that every water professional deserves to feel empowered and have the tools and resources necessary to provide their communities with safe and clean water. That is why since 1881, we have supported our members with knowledge, guidance, and a great peer network. We invite you to experience what AWWA membership can do for you. Together, we can create a better world through better water.
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Become a Member & Unlock Benefits
We support our members through events, publications, and unparalleled networking. We do not just share knowledge; we empower the bright futures of water professionals everywhere.
Knowledge Exchange
When you become a member, you get the full wealth of our knowledge at your fingertips.
- Subscriptions to AWWA Water Science, Journal AWWA, and Opflow
- Access to the latest news from the industry
- Exclusive newsletters and updates from AWWA
- Webinars, seminars, and eLearning
- Online and in-person trainings
- AWWA Standards
- Manuals of Best Practice
In addition to all knowledge provided by AWWA, our 43 Sections provides members with local news, trainings, networking and volunteering opportunities, and support.
Networking & Professional Development
AWWA membership gives you access to a network of more than 50,000 water professionals all dedicated to protecting water.
- Membership in your local AWWA Section
- Opportunities to volunteer in your local community or on the national level
- Opportunities to connect with leaders in the water industry and your peers at conferences throughout the year
- Access to PDHs and CEUs to help you maintain licenses
Savings & Discounts
Members can save big on all AWWA products and events. This includes:
- AWWA webinars, seminars, and eLearning
- AWWA’s annual conference and specialty shows throughout the year
- Manuals of Best Practice
- AWWA Standards
- All other publications available in AWWA’s bookstore
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Choose The Right Membership for You
Individual Memberships
Organizational Memberships
Individual
This membership is designed to support:
- Utility employees
- Public officials
- Public health officials
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Educators
- Consultants
- Others working or interested in water
Young Professional
This membership is designed for individuals working in the water sector that are 35 years of age or younger.
This membership is designed for:
- Utility employees
- Public health officials
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Consultants
- Others working or interested in water
Operator/Administrator
This membership type is for:
- Operations and administrative staff below the supervisory level at utilities with more than 1,000 connections OR
- Any staff member at utilities with fewer than 1,000 service connections
Student
Student membership is designed to support those exploring careers in water or actively pursuing a degree in a related field and attending an accredited educational institution.
International
This membership is for individuals living outside of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This membership is right for:
- Utility employees
- Public officials
- Public health officials
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Educators
- Consultants
- Others working or interested in water
Utility
This organizational membership is for:
- Water/wastewater systems
- Water reuse organizations
- Stormwater treatment facilities
- Water wholesalers
- Water suppliers
- Contract operating firms
- Water distributors
Small Systems
This membership is designed for utilities with 5,000 or fewer service connections. It is a good fit for:
- Water/wastewater systems
- Water reuse organizations
- Stormwater treatment facilities
- Water suppliers
- Contract operating firms
- Water distributors
Service Provider
This organizational membership is for those organizations that provide services to utilities and the water industry.
This includes:
- Consulting and professional service firms
- Manufacturers
- Distributors
- Construction firms
- Contract operation firms
- Others
Partner Agency
This membership is designed for:
- Government agencies
- Colleges and universities
- Libraries
- Industry associations
“My favorite part of being an AWWA member is really all of the networking and learning opportunities provided by my Section at all of the different events.”
Deborah Goudreau
Manager of Plant Operations, City of Hamilton
“In part, I owe the position I have now to the American Water Works Association, both through technical committees and networking.”
Ryan Shea
Project Engineer, Boston Water & Sewer Commission
“The YP Committee and its associated events is actually how I got connected with people at Woodard & Curran. This led me to advancing my career.”
Pooja Chari
Project Engineer, Woodard & Curran
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