Volunteer Involvement Opportunities
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PUBLIC INTEREST ADVISORY FORUM
The Public Interest Advisory Forum (PIAF) represents a cross-section of independent stakeholders in AWWA activities and drinking water issues, providing advice and comment to AWWA's Executive Committee on Association policies and programs. The PIAF works with the volunteer structure of AWWA to build relationships with stakeholder organizations, to provide a vital communication link and to advance mutual goals.
BOARD of DIRECTORS
DIVERSITY & MEMBER INVOLVEMENT
Fabiola Roll
303-347-6288
To assist AWWA in creating a diverse membership and establishing an organizational environment that recognizes, encourages, celebrates, and effectively utilizes each individual members’ talents.
FINANCE
Lynn Laskey
303-347-6212
To advise the Treasurer, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Executive Director in the conduct of the financial affairs of the Association, including development of the annual budget.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Jon Runge
303-347-6232
To assess the future challenges facing the industry as they develop; develop recommendations to adjust the Association’s priorities and plans to meet the challenges; advise the Association leadership on which programs should be cut back or dropped; and draft the strategic plan.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Faye Kann
303-347-6193
To recruit, develop programs for, and encourage participation in Association activities of young professionals.
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ADMINISTRATIVE & POLICY COUNCIL
Paula MacIlwaine
303-347-6139
The Administrative & Policy Council shall be responsible for the overview of broad aspects of the Association’s activities, particularly related to Association organization, administration, and all matters other than standards and technical and professional concepts.
CANADIAN AFFAIRS
Gary Sullivan
303-347-6207
To plan, develop, and coordinate AWWA activities in Canada, with particular emphasis on the continuing improvement of the inter-section liaison and AWWA services to AWWA sections/members.
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Joanne Gaglia
303-347-6158
To oversee and coordinate the management and administration of the annual conference and exposition in all aspects other than the technical program; to oversee and direct the scheduling and siting of the annual and specialty conferences by: establishing location for the annual conference through application of the primary/wild card city selection process; establishing site rotation pattern and site selection criteria taking into account the locations of annual conferences, major meetings of other organizations, and joint conferences to which AWWA is party; reviewing specialty conference site recommendations of the Technical & Educational Council (TEC) and its divisions; approving the attachment of exposition components to new specialty conferences and establishing and enforcing appropriate procedures, rules, and regulations for expositions; and recommending to the TEC changes in program structure and schedule of major conferences that may improve their effectiveness.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Melanie Penoyar
303-347-6225
To set forth and advocate strategies, programs, and policies to build and retain membership in the Association.
PRODUCTS & MARKETING ADVISORY
Monica Joda Baruth
303-347-6268
To work with the staff and appropriate committees, particularly with regard to print and electronic product policies; to recommend sources of revenue; to advise on business plan development, including marketing; to strategize long-term revenue forecasting; and to brainstorm on new media products that produce revenue and/or provide a service.
SECTION SERVICES
Nancy L. Sullivan
303-347-6155
The charge of this committee is to provide guidance to the APC and AWWA staff on section needs in administration, management, and leadership development.
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MANUFACTURERS/ASSOCIATES COUNCIL
Jane Johnson
303-734-3426
To promote public health, safety, and welfare, through the improvement of the quality and quantity of water delivered to the customer, and to provide a safe and healthy environment relative to the use of water resources. Provide responsible representation for, and involvement of Associate Members in AWWA. Develop programs and activities for Associate Members and encourage their membership and participation in AWWA. Provide policy input and develop response and comment within the framework of AWWA on matters affecting Associate Members. Maintain and develop avenues of communication with AWWA committees, divisions, councils, Board of Directors, and staff, ensuring positive, productive liaison between Associate Members’ interests and the common goals and objectives of the Association. Support communications and liaison with other professional organizations which share similar goals and objectives of AWWA.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL
To provide public affairs and educational leadership for the Association by guiding the development of programs and strategies that favorably position the drinking water profession in the regulatory and legislative arenas and with the public.
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STANDARDS COUNCIL
Ed Baruth, Secretary
303-347-6176
The Council shall be responsible for the development of standards and other related publications for the fulfillment of the objectives of the Association.
A21 BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To review the bylaws periodically; to propose revisions when needed; to interpret the bylaws upon request of the standards committee; and to advise the standards committee when it has, in the opinion of the subcommittee, violated the bylaws or is taking action that may result in a violation of the bylaws.
A21 COATINGS & LININGS SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To review the matter of interior and exterior corrosion of gray and ductile-iron pipe and fittings; and to draft standards for the interior and exterior protection of gray and ductile-iron pipe and fittings.
A21 COMMITTEE ON DUCTILE-IRON PIPE & FITTINGS
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
Standardization of specifications for cast-iron and ductile-iron pressure pipe for water and other liquids, and fittings for use with such pipe. These specifications to include design, dimensions, coatings, materials, linings, joints, accessories, and methods of inspection and test; and preparation of a ductile-iron pipe manual.
A21 FITTINGS SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To include periodic review of all current A21 standards for fittings and the preparation of revisions of new standards, when needed, for fittings, to be used with cast-iron and ductile-iron pressure pipe included in A21 standards.
A21 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To establish and implement operating procedures required to obtain USA technical review of those international standards submitted to A21 in its role as participating representative of the USA in ISO/TC5/SC2; and to perform any other matters relating to international affairs that may be assigned to A21.
A21 JOINTS FOR PIPE & FITTINGS SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To include an examination of all present A21 standards for joints for cast-iron and ductile-iron pipe and fittings to determine what is needed to bring them up to date. The examination shall include all related matters concerning joints for cast-iron and ductile-iron pipe and fittings.
A21 MEMBERSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To review membership, attendance and participation and report annually to the committee; make recommendations for improvement; maintain a list of prospective new members by interest group and geographical location; and recommend from the list, new members when required.
A21 PIPE SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To include the periodic review of all current A21 standards for pipe, the preparation of revisions and new standards when needed, as well as other matters pertaining to pipe standards.
A21 PROCEDURES SUBCOMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To establish procedures for the standards committee to follow in its relations with the secretariats, the American National Standards Institute, or standards bodies, foreign manufacturing groups, and other groups and individuals concerned with standards for cast-iron pipe and fittings.
A21 SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON PIPE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
Review and maintenance of C600, Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances.
ACTIVATED CARBON, POWDERED & GRANULAR COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., on adsorptive characteristics of activated carbon for water treatment, including AWWA B600, B604, and B60X.
ASBESTOS CEMENT PRESSURE PIPE COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for manufacture, design and installation of asbestos-cement pressure pipe and appurtenances for water supply service, including AWWA C400, C401, C402, C403, C603, and Work Practices of Asbestos-Cement Pipe handbook.
AWWA STANDARD METHODS COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop water test methods for the 20th Edition and 20th Edition Supplement of Standard Methods.
BACKFLOW PREVENTERS COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, handbooks, model ordinances, etc., for devices to prevent backflow into public water supply systems, and for cross-connection control and backflow prevention programs, including AWWA C510, C511.
BALL VALVES COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for ball valves for installation above and below ground in community water supply piping systems, including AWWA C507.
BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards addressing business management practices for water and wastewater utilities. These standards include topics such as finance and fiscal management, purchasing, information management systems, engineering, and plant and property management.
BUTTERFLY VALVES COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for butterfly valves for installation above and below ground in community water supply piping systems, including AWWA C504.
CARBON DIOXIDE COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop and maintain a standard and related material for carbon dioxide for use in water treatment, including B510.
CD104 REVISION TASK FORCE OF THE STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6285
COMMUNICATIONS & CUSTOMER RELATIONS PROGRAMS STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards that identify the framework and components of a comprehensive utility communications plan, as well as identify the everyday practices for customer service, customer account management, customer strategy, and customer education and outreach.
COMPOSITE TANKS FOR WATER STORAGE COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop a definition for a composite tank in terms of design and construction and produce a new standard on composite material tank construction.
CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for manufacture, design and installation of concrete pressure pipe and appurtenances for water, including AWWA C300, C301, C302, C303, C304 and M9.
CONCRETE WATER TANKS, TENDON TYPE PRESTRESSED COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain an AWWA standard for the design and construction of circular prestressed concrete water tanks for potable water storage utilizing tendons for horizontal and vertical sidewall prestressing; prestressed floors and roofs are also covered (AWWA D115). A manual and/or committee report are authorized as necessary.
CONCRETE WATER TANKS, WIRE-WOUND PRESTRESSED COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain a standard and reports related to the design and construction of circular, wire-wound prestressed concrete water tanks, including AWWA D110.
D100 REVISION TASK FORCE OF THE STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
D102 REVISION TASK FORCE OF THE STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
D103 REVISION TASK FORCE OF THE STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
DISINFECTANTS COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., on chlorine, chlorine compounds, ammonia, and ammonia compounds for water treatment, including AWWA B300, B301, B302, B303, and B30Y aqua ammonia.
DISINFECTION OF FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for the disinfection of water transmission and distribution mains and appurtenances; distribution storage tanks and reservoirs; and filter tanks, media, piping, wells and other appurtenances; including AWWA C651, C652, C653 and C654.
DISMANTLING & RE-ERECTING WELDED STEEL TANKS TASK FORCE OF THE STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
ECCENTRIC PLUG VALVES COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop a new AWWA standard for eccentric plug valves.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop a new AWWA standard for emergency preparedness practices.
FIBERGLASS WEIRS, TROUGHS, AND BAFFLES COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for fiberglass weirs, troughs, and baffles for installation in water treatment facilities, including F101 and F102.
FILTERING MATERIALS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for filtering materials for water treatment, including AWWA B100 and B101 precoat filter media. Specific media covered include silica sand, support gravel, anthracite coal, high-density media, and granular activated carbon.
FIRE HYDRANTS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for fire hydrants, including AWWA C502, C503, and M17.
FLEXIBLE RESERVOIR COVERS & LININGS FOR POTABLE WATER STORAGE COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain a manual and related reports, etc., for design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and repair for embankment-supported flexible linings and covers of reservoirs and floating covers for reservoirs for potable water storage, including AWWA D130 and manual M25.
FLUORIDES COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for fluorides for water treatment, including AWWA B701, B702, and B703.
GASKET MATERIALS FOR WATER WORKS SERVICE COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards, manuals, reports, etc., relating to rubber components for water works service including pipe joints, valve seats, o-rings, seals, linings, etc., including a standard to define appropriate criteria for rubber and elastomers for use in water works service, and coordinate the efforts of the various AWWA standard committees involved.
GATE VALVES & SWING CHECK VALVES COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for gate valves, full body swing check valves, and wafer body swing check valves, for installation above and below ground in community water supply systems including AWWA C500, C508, C509, and C515.
GROOVED & SHOULDERED TYPE JOINTS COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for grooved and shouldered type joints and components for pressure pipe and fittings for water, including AWWA C606.
HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL LINE SHAFT PUMPS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop, maintain and update one or two new AWWA standards covering (1) horizontal centrifugal pumps for potable water supply and distribution system applications, and (2) line-shaft vertical turbine pumps for lifting water at normal temperatures from wells and other potable water supply system applications; and to develop related manuals, reports, etc., as may from time to time be authorized.
ION EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To develop standards for ion exchange media and related materials, including B200 and B1MN (manganese greensand media.
IRON SALTS, ALUMINUM SALTS, AND RELATED COAGULANT AIDS COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., on iron salts, aluminum salts, and polyaluminum chlorides for water treatment, including AWWA B402, B403, B405, B406, B407, and B408.
JOINT EDITORIAL BOARD FOR THE 20TH EDITION SUPPLEMENT AND 21ST EDITION OF STANDARD METHODS
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop test methods for the 20th Edition Supplement and the 21st Edition. The American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, and the American Public Health Association are sponsors of Standard Methods.
MEMBRANES COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related publications for membrane water treatment processes and elements used to treat source waters (including sea water) for industrial and potable use. Includes subcommittees on electrodialysis, electrodialysis reversal, microfiltration, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and desalination.
ONLINE MONITORING COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related publications for online monitoring equipment operations and maintenance, including online chlorine analyzer (O&M).
PIPE REHABILITATION COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain a standard and related material for pipeline rehabilitation and lining to cover the various technologies.
PLASTIC VALVES COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals and reports for non-metallic valves used in potable water systems.
POLYELECTROLYTES COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop standards for liquid cationic polyelectrolytes and study the appropriateness of standards for other polyelectrolytes, including B451, B452, and B453.
POLYOLEFIN PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals and reports for manufacture, design, and installation of polyolefin pressure pipe, tubing, fittings and appurtenances for water and other liquids, including AWWA C901, C903, C904, C906, and the M55 manual.
POWER ACTUATING DEVICES FOR VALVES & SLUICE GATES COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop standards on prime movers for valves and sluice gates, including electric motors and oil, water, and air cylinders, including C540.
PROTECTIVE INTERIOR COATINGS FOR VALVES & HYDRANTS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop standards for protective coating systems for valve and hydrant interiors, including AWWA C550.
PVC PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS COMMITTEE
Tim McCandless
303-347-6285
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for manufacture, design, and installation of polyvinyl chloride pressure pipe, fittings and appurtenances for water and other liquids, including AWWA C605, C900, C905, C907, C908, and manual M23.
RATE TYPE FLOWMETERS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards and related material for rate type flowmeters including differential pressure devices and ultrasonic devices.
SCALE & CORROSION CONTROL CHEMICALS COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop and maintain standards and related materials for chemicals and other substances used in the control of scale and internal corrosion in water distribution systems, including B404, B502, B503, B504, B505, and B50Z (zinc orthophosphate).
SLIDE GATES COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards for the design, manufacture, and installation of sluice gates and slide gates, including AWWA C501 and C513.
SOFTENING AND CONDITIONING CHEMICALS COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop and maintain standards on quicklime, hydrated lime, calcium chloride, soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, caustic soda, and caustic potash for water treatment, including AWWA B201, B202, B501, B511, B52X (sodium bicarbonate) and B550.
STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for design, manufacture, installation, repair, and painting of welded steel elevated tanks, standpipes and reservoirs for water storage, including AWWA D100, D101, D102, D103, D104, and M42.
STEEL PIPE COMMITTEE
Liz Ralph
303-347-6177
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for manufacture, design, and installation of steel pressure pipe, protective coatings, and appurtenances for water, including AWWA C200, C203, C205, C206, C207, C208 C209, C210, C213, C214, C215, C216, C217, C218, C219, C220, C221, C222, C223, C224, C225, C2DD (split-sleeve couplings), C602, C6ZZ (steel pipe installation), and M11.
STEEL TANK MANUAL TASK FORCE OF THE STEEL ELEVATED TANKS, STANDPIPES & RESERVOIRS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
SUBMERSIBLE VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop, maintain and update an AWWA standard covering submersible vertical turbine pumps for lifting water at normal temperatures from wells for potable water supply purposes; and to develop related manuals, reports, etc., as may from time to time be authorized.
TASTE & ODOR CONTROL CHEMICALS COMMITTEE
Steven J. Posavec
303-347-6175
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for the chemicals and other substances used in the control of taste and odor in water supplies, including AWWA B512, B601, B602, B603, and B30X (anhydrous ammonia).
THERMOSETTING FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) PIPE COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards and manuals for the design, manufacture, and installation of thermosetting, fiberglass-reinforced plastic pipe and appurtenances for water service, including AWWA C950 and M45.
THERMOSETTING FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) TANKS COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards and manuals for the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and repair of thermosetting, fiberglass-reinforced tanks for storage of water and other liquids, including AWWA D120.
UTILITY COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE (UCA) COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., relating to data communication needs which include requirements for water utility communication standards for transfer of information in an open architectural system for use by the water utility community.
UTILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain the overarching standard that describes the framework for the full series of AWWA Utility Management Standards. This standard establishes the foundation for the use of this series of standards, both in the context of everyday utility management and operations practices and in the context of a continual improvement process.
WATER METERS COMMITTEE
Frank Kurtz
303-347-6221
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for manufacture, testing, installation and maintenance of residential, commercial, industrial, mainline, and fire-type water meters and remote registration systems, including AWWA C700, C701, C702, C703, C704, C706, C707, C708, C710, C712 and M6.
WATER SERVICE LINE FITTINGS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To assure interchangeability of fittings with corporation stop inlet threads and copper tubing threads; and to provide performance standards and materials specifications for underground service line fittings, including C800.
WATER WORKS AIR RELEASE VALVES COMMITTEE
Stephanie Passarelli
303-347-6195
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., for air release and vacuum valves for installation above and below ground in community water supply systems, including C512.
WELLS COMMITTEE
Pat Kline
303-347-6191
To develop and maintain standards and related manuals, reports, etc., governing the constructing and testing of water supply wells, including AWWA A100.
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TECHNICAL AND EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL
Paul Olson
303-347-6178
Ed Baruth, Advisor
303-347-6176
The Technical and Educational Council shall promote the objectives of the Association through its divisions, standing committees, task forces, and working committees, by the development and presentation of the Annual Conference technical program, specialty conferences, teleconferences, workshops, and seminars; the development of manuals, handbooks, videos, and other materials and products, and the review and development of policy statements and position statements. The Council shall ensure that effective liaison exists with other units of AWWA and other related organizations.
DISTRIBUTION & PLANT OPERATIONS DIVISION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To advance and disseminate knowledge concerning the development of power and pumping, transmission and distribution, customer services and metering of public water supplies, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance of related facilities.
CORROSION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on causes and prevention of corrosion of water supply facilities and systems, excluding internal corrosion by raw or treated water.
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention for water utility systems including identification of potential hazards and recommendations for methods of control.
CUSTOMER METERING PRACTICES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on customer metering practices, including sizing of meters, meter installation and maintenance, and remote meter reading.
DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To develop materials, training and specialty conferences to identify information delivery systems; and to address the special needs and interests of operations personnel in regard to treatment, transmission, distribution, metering, and customer services of public water systems.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To provide timely and useable energy management information for members of the water works industry, which will encourage efficient and cost-effective energy use.
FIRE PROTECTION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and advance knowledge concerning fire protection practices as may be provided by water utilities for the community as part of everyday operation of the water distribution system.
WATER LOSS CONTROL
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on leak detection, water audits, meter testing, and other means to improve accountability of water from water utility distribution systems.
OPERATOR INVOLVEMENT
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To develop and implement ways to enhance the skills and increase the effectiveness and professionalism of operations and maintenance personnel throughout the drinking water industry.
Subcommittees: Gimmicks & Gadgets Contest, Tapping Contest, Top Ops Contest, Meter Madness Contest
WATER MAIN REHABILITATION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on the various techniques of cleaning and lining existing water mains, including mechanical and chemical methods.
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
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ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To advance and disseminate knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment and materials related to the design, engineering, and construction of water utility facilities. The Division will also establish and maintain communications with appropriate technical and professional associations for the purpose of exchanging knowledge and information.
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on automatic and remote operation and on instrumentation of water utility facilities.
ENGINEERING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on the use of computer technology in the design, analysis, mapping GIS, and operation of water systems, including use of AM/FM and GIS.
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES DESIGN
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on the engineering design and construction of water supply and distribution facilities.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on the engineering design and construction of water treatment facilities.
Subcommittee: Membrane Systems
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To gather, investigate, and correlate engineering information on existing water utility infra- structure including methodologies for evaluation of rehabilitation materials, procedures, and life- cycle values. The primary areas of investigation will be existing treatment facilities, water distribution mains, and water storage facilities.
CAPITAL DELIVERY
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information concerning construction administration of water utility facilities.
Subcommittee:
AWWA/AGC JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE
Ed Baruth
303-347-6176
To maintain liaison and interaction between AWWA and AGC in matters of mutual
interest in water utility construction and engineering, as well as legislative
areas of mutual concern and disseminate the information to AWWA membership.
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MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP DIVISION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To advance and disseminate knowledge concerned with improving water utility practices in management, commercial, and accounting procedures, and other related fields.
COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To advance and disseminate information and knowledge related to strategic approaches to the management and operations of water utilities.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To promote and enhance service to the customer in the utility environment.
FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, & MANAGEMENT CONTROLS
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To periodically review and update the Water Utility Accounting book and to promote uniformity in water utility accounting policies and procedures. To study and disseminate information of special interest to water utilities on proposed changes to accounting and tax procedures. To advise other subcommittees on accounting considerations involved in the process of developing rate presentations and financial analyses. To study and prepare appropriate guidelines for analyzing revenue requirements and evaluating alternative methods of financing system operations and capital improvements.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENT
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To take a leading role in assembling and disseminating timely state-of-the-art information to foster the health and safety of water utility workers and affected public, and to coordinate work of health and safety subcommittees and task forces.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To study and recommend guidelines for developing programs and disseminating information on management practices for use by water utilities, both in and outside the workplace, in the areas of accident prevention, risk management, employee benefits, labor negotiations, personnel functions wage and salary issues, discrimination and harassment, health and human services, including such issues as substance abuse and child care/ parental leave, wellness, and other relevant topics.
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To promote attendance of managerial personnel at AWWA Water Utility Management Institutes; to evaluate and recommend content revisions related to the Institute Programs; and to make recommendations to the Management Division concerning management development programs to be sponsored by the Association.
RATES & CHARGES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To promote the development and use of sound principles regarding the design and application of water rates and other charges for water service to new and existing customers by: 1) developing appropriate manuals and other publications, and 2) monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on trends associated with water rates and service charges.
SECURITY
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
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SMALL SYSTEMS DIVISION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To serve as a focal point for all AWWA activities related to small systems and to establish goals and recommended policies to encourage active participation by other Councils, committees and sections; to promote membership in AWWA through programs, services, continuing education, awards, and other methods; and to evaluate issues being faced by small systems and then prepare recommendations and guidelines for programs, tools, and services to be evaluated for implementation by the Association and the sections.
SMALL SYSTEMS AWARDS
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
SMALL SYSTEMS CONTINUING EDUCATION
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
SMALL SYSTEMS MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
SMALL SYSTEMS PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
SMALL SYSTEMS TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
To assemble and disseminate information on the aspects of water facilities design, engineering, and construction particular to small water systems.
SMALL SYSTEMS SECTION SERVICES
Lois M. Sherry
303-347-6284
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WATER SCIENCE & RESEARCH DIVISION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To identify and communicate research needs related to water supply and treatment; to encourage basic and applied research by water utilities, educational institutions, consultants, manufacturers, government agencies, and other appropriate entities; and to disseminate research results of interest to those in the field of water supply and treatment.
DISTRIBUTION RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
HEALTH EFFECTS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on research needs concerning the health effects of contaminants in drinking water.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To review and assess the research needs and applicability of advances in computer hardware, software, and related concepts for the water utility industry; to disseminate this information to water utilities through printed reports, papers, short courses, and liaison with other AWWA committees, including the Engineering Computer Applications and Information Systems and Services Committees.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To promote the appropriate use of information systems technology for water utility and customer benefit; to review appropriate technology and methods for water utility information systems and activities.
INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on research needs concerning the control of inorganic contaminants in drinking water.
MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on research needs concerning the application of membrane technology for drinking water treatment.
MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on research needs related to the disinfection of drinking water and the control of microbiological problems associated with drinking water.
ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To assess research results concerning organic contaminant occurrence, behavior, and control in treatment and impacts; to point out implications for water supply through seminars and committee reports; and to define research needs.
PARTICULATE CONTAMINANTS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To identify, evaluate, and communicate research needs, develop ideas for research projects, encourage basic and applied research, and disseminate research results, with a primary focus on particulate contaminants.
PLANT OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on research needs concerning treatment and disposal of wastes from water treatment plants.
SMALL SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on research needs specifically related to the operation of small water systems.
UNIVERSITY STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To recruit, develop programs for, and encourage the participation in Association activities of student members.
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WATER RESOURCES DIVISION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To advance technical and institutional practices; influence public policy; and advocate the sustainable development, protection, and management of water resources for public water supply.
GROUNDWATER
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To review and report to the membership on the nation’s groundwater resources, their development, use and management.
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To collect and disseminate information on source water protection and to inform and advance source water protection for actual or potential water supplies.
WATER DESALTING
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on progress in saline water conversion as alternative sources of water supply
WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To review, report, and disseminate information on water supply planning and coordination relating to issues of quantity and protection of quality.
WATER REUSE
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on progress in water reuse as alternative sources of water supply.
WATER ALLOCATION AND REGULATIONS
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To collect information and inform the membership about water rights problems.
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WATER QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To advance and disseminate knowledge related to achieving the highest quality water for all municipal purposes by: 1) investigating the physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological contaminants that affect the quality of water and its suitability for use; 2) developing monitoring systems and laboratory measurement methods of water quality, from the source to the consumer’s tap; 3) promoting use of new technology and evaluating alternative methods of water treatment to find those that are most effective and economical to use.
COAGULATION & FILTRATION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To advance and disseminate knowledge which promotes the effective and economical application of coagulation and filtration in water treatment.
DISINFECTION SYSTEMS
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To review all current reports and literature relating to water disinfection practices. To survey and report on technology and all aspects of disinfection required to produce high quality, palatable water to meet the AWWA quality goals.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WATER QUALITY
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on the problems and methods of controlling the quality of water in transmission and distribution systems.
EMERGING WATER QUALITY ISSUES
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To identify and report on emerging water quality issues that could significantly impact the drinking water industry and community in the future.
INORGANICS
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
MEMBRANE PROCESSES
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To advance and disseminate knowledge which promotes the effective and economical application of membrane processes in potable water treatment.
ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS CONTROL
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To evaluate current practices and disseminate knowledge concerning methods to control organic contaminants in drinking water.
ORGANISMS IN WATER
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To prepare reports on the current status of information on organisms in water.
TASTE AND ODOR
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To advance and disseminate knowledge that will improve the water industry’s ability to understand and solve taste and odor problems in drinking water.
WATER QUALITY LABORATORY
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on issues pertinent to water quality laboratory activities and responsibilities.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To study and report on water treatment plant residuals management practices and regulations.
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WATER CONSERVATION DIVISION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To increase understanding and practical implementation of water use efficiency within the water industry and all classes of water users.
COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, & LEGISLATION
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To encourage and facilitate efficient utilization of AWWWA resources in communicating water conservation information to the public-at-large and among AWWA divisions; to maximize opportunities to share and develop water conservation-related education materials and methodologies; and to support legislation and regulations that promote water conservation technologies and funding, while opposing legislation and regulations that would have a negative impact on water conservation.
PLANNING, EVALUATION & RESEARCH
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To improve the science of water conservation by providing training and tools and disseminating information on the following: planning of water conservation programs; evaluating and measuring program effectiveness; and fostering integrated resources planning (IRP). To promote and support research in the water conservation field.
WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS & TECHNOLOGY
Linda K. Moody
303-347-6201
To advance the understanding and implementation of water efficiency practices and technology.
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WATER UTILITY COUNCIL
Tom Curtis
202-628-8303
The Water Utility Council shall have the responsibility of developing response and comment within the framework of Association policy on legislative and regulatory matters directly affecting water utilities. The council shall also have the responsibility of bringing to the attention of other councils and committees of the Association policies and procedures that will make possible better water service to the public.
DISINFECTION TREATMENT & BYPRODUCTS TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
Steve H. Via
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities on regulations for by-products resulting from disinfection of drinking water; compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to disinfection by-product regulations; and develop draft official comments and testimony on disinfection by-products as they impact water utilities.
DISINFECTION & MICROBIAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
Steve H. Via
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities on regulations related to pathogens in drinking water affecting drinking water disinfection industry data related to waterborne pathogens and regulation of drinking water disinfection processes; and develop draft official comments and testimony on waterborne pathogens and drinking water disinfection.
IOC & CORROSION BY-PRODUCTS TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
J. Alan Roberson
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities on regulations for inorganic contaminants (IOCs) and corrosion by-products, including lead and copper; compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to IOC and corrosion by-product regulations; and develop draft official comments and testimony on IOC and corrosion by-product regulatory activities and proposals.
PESTICIDES & SOC TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
J. Alan Roberson
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities on regulations for pesticides and synthetic organic chemicals; compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to pesticide and synthetic organic compound regulations; and develop draft official comments and testimony on pesticides and synthetic organic compounds as they impact water utilities.
RADIONUCLIDES TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
J. Alan Roberson
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities related to radionuclides regulations; compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to radionuclides regulations; and develop draft official comments and testimony on radionuclides regulatory activities and proposals.
RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
Steve H. Via
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities on regulations that impact water treatment plant (WTP) residuals management; compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to WTP residuals management regulations; and develop draft official comments and testimony on regulatory proposals that impact WTP residuals.
REGULATORY AGENCIES WORKGROUP
J. Alan Roberson
202-628-8303
To provide an effective forum in which drinking water regulatory agencies can communicate with each other and with other components of the industry in order to play a key role in achieving better water for the health and welfare of all people.
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RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
J. Alan Roberson
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with USEPA activities related to risk management policy; compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to fundamental assumptions of risk management decisions; and develop draft official comments and testimony on risk management regulatory proposals and policies.
ECONOMICS TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
J. Alan Roberson
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with federal agencies related to economic issues affecting water systems and their customers; to compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to economic issues; and develop draft official comments and testimony on economic issues affecting water systems and their customers.
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
Steve H. Via
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with EPA activities related to source water protection; to compile, develop, and analyze water industry data related to source water protection; and to draft official comments and testimony on source water protection activities and proposals.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL ADVISORY WORKGROUP
Steve H. Via
202-628-8303
To monitor and interact with FCC activities implementing the Telecommunication Act of 1996. Evaluate telecommunication legislation and regulations; and develop draft official comments and testimony on telecommunications issues as they impact water utilities.
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