Company Profile
American Water Works Association
Company Overview
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international nonprofit educational association dedicated to safe water. Founded in 1881 as a forum for water professionals to share information and learn from each other for the common good, AWWA is the authoritative resource on safe water, providing knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond.
We are a community
AWWA brings together people from the water community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and experience. Our more than 50,000 members represent every segment of the profession, including the majority of large water utilities in the US, both public and private.
We shape how water works
AWWA's Government Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., is the hub of our advocacy efforts. By providing scientific and technical information to legislators and regulatory officials, our volunteers, in partnership with our DC staff help shape smart water policies.