ACCESS AWWA Core Competencies Statement

Advocacy
With its broad base and proven expertise, AWWA is a powerful advocate for meeting public health needs of water quality and supply. AWWA serves as the voice of the drinking water community. AWWA builds bridges with regulators, legislators, special interest groups, and the general public in its stead as a vital resource to its members, the water profession, and the public.

Communications   
AWWA is the resource for current and vital information for the water profession. AWWA provides a constant flow of reliable information on technology, trends, and news through its periodicals, Web site, and media outreach. AWWA's published standards, books, manuals, videos, electronic databases, and reports complete the range of communications offered its members.
 
Conferences
Our members are our greatest resource. That’s why AWWA offers numerous, varied opportunities for members to meet, learn, and network at the international, national, and section levels. In addition to comprehensive conferences for water professionals, AWWA hosts a variety of workshops, symposia, and programs focused on specific aspects of water stewardship.

Education & Training
AWWA is the water professional’s resource for continuing education and professional development. Materials and instruction are available through a variety of media, from traditional seminars to online courses, webcasts, and training-on-demand. 

Science & Technology
AWWA unites the drinking water community by developing and distributing authoritative scientific and technological knowledge. Through its members, AWWA develops industry standards for products and processes that advance public health and safety. AWWA also provides quality improvement programs for water and wastewater utilities. 

Sections
Each AWWA Section is a community. Through involvement in one of AWWA's 43 Sections, water professionals can take advantage of local educational programs, network with peers, influence state or provincial legislation and regulations, and participate in the local and international organization.