The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE26) was held from June 21-24, 2026, in Washington, DC. The theme of ACE26 was Water Heroes, which seemed altogether appropriate as the event took place in the midst of preparations leading up the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Upon reflection, I offer Read More
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Takeaways from Water Matters Fly-In
Since 2001, the Government Affairs Office of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) hosts an event known as the Water Matters Fly-In in Washington, DC. The event represents a significant initiative of the Water Utility Council of AWWA, which is charged with providing oversight of the government affairs program. The purpose of the Water Matter Read More
Water Organization Submits Comments on PFAS Drinking Water Standard
One of the largest water organizations in the world submitted input to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) about upcoming revisions to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) drinking water standard. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) underlined the need for a PFAS rule that protects public health, follows scientific process, and can be Read More
AWWA Files Petition for Review of LCRI
One of the largest water industry organizations in the United States filed a petition for review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The American Water Works Association (AWWA) filed on December 13th in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. AWWA made the Read More
Water Industry Organizations Appeal Final PFAS Drinking Water Rule
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review the Final per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Drinking Water Rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). In April, USEPA announced the first-ever national, Read More
PFAS Funding Call to Action
AE2S echoes a recent American Water Works Association (AWWA) call to action for utility leadership to reach out to U.S. congressional delegates in support of the inclusion of funding for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment for drinking water systems and funding for PFAS management for wastewater and stormwater systems. The American Jobs Plan includes Read More