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The water sector is evolving, and professionals like you play a vital role in driving progress. By becoming an AWWA member, you’ll gain the tools, resources, and connections to advance your career and make an even greater impact.

Learn more about membership types.

 

Here Is What Membership Offers You

Training CEU Opertunites

1. Training & CEU Opportunities — Advance Your Career

Networking

2. Meaningful Connections — Build Your Network

Standards Manuals

3. Exclusive Resources — Stay Informed

Volunteer

4. Volunteer Opportunities — Make an Impact

Training CEU Opertunites

1. Training & CEU Opportunities — Advance Your Career

Staying current is essential in the ever-changing water sector. With your membership, you will have access to:

  • On-demand training so you can learn on your schedule.
  • CEU-earning courses that help you meet certification requirements.
  • Specialized content tailored to your role — whether you are in operations, engineering, or management.

From infrastructure solutions to regulatory updates, AWWA provides expert guidance to help you stay informed and improve your skills.

Networking

2. Meaningful Connections — Build Your Network

The water community thrives on collaboration, and AWWA brings you closer to the experts and peers who understand your challenges.

With your membership, you can:

  • Connect with water professionals nationwide through networking events and conferences.
  • Join a local AWWA Section to engage with professionals in your community.
  • Collaborate through volunteer opportunities that help shape the future of the industry.

When you are connected, you are stronger — and so is the entire water community.

Standards Manuals

3. Exclusive Resources — Stay Informed

Your membership provides access to timely insights and practical resources that help you tackle today’s toughest challenges.

With AWWA membership, you will receive:

  • Access to industry-leading publications like Journal AWWA and Opflow.
  • Technical resources and standards to guide your projects and decisions.
  • Legislative updates to keep you informed about policies that impact your work.

Whether you are addressing infrastructure renewal, workforce issues, or emerging contaminants, AWWA equips you with the information you need to lead with confidence.

Volunteer

4. Volunteer Opportunities — Make an Impact

As an AWWA member, you can take an active role in shaping the future of the water community.

  • Mentor young professionals and new members entering the industry.
  • Join committees that influence industry standards and best practices.
  • Support advocacy efforts that help advance sustainable water solutions.

Your contributions as a volunteer make a meaningful difference, and you will build valuable leadership skills along the way.

Find the Right Membership for You

Individual

Individual

This membership is designed to support:

  • Utility employees
  • Public officials
  • Public health officials
  • Engineers
  • Scientists
  • Educators
  • Consultants
  • Others working or interested in water
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Operator/Administrator

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
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Young Professional

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
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Student

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.

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Still Have Questions?

We understand that joining an organization is an important decision. If you’d like to know more about how membership can support your career, community, or organization, we’re here to help.

Contact us for more information at membership@awwa.org

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