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The North Dakota Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is one of 43
geographical organizations within the AWWA that is organized exclusively for education and
scientific purposes. There are five specific purposes: To further the dissemination of
information and the advancement of knowledge in the area of design, construction,
operation, and management of utilities rendering water service to the public. To further
study, experimentation and research, and the publication of the results thereof in the
areas of water distribution, water purification, conservation and development of water
resources, and water quality management. To promote and encourage, through annual meetings
or otherwise, an exchange information and experience among its membership. To promote and
encourage the protection of public health and improved environment through the
construction and efficient operation of water supply facilities. To promote water system
operator education and certification programs.
AWWA is an international nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization of water
supply professionals dedicated to improving drinking water for people everywhere. AWWA was
formed to promote the public health, safety, and welfare through the improvement of the
quality and quantity of water delivered to the public and the development of public
understanding of the industry.
There are three types of AWWA membership: Individual members receive discounts on
publications, seminars, workshops, and conferences along with annual subscriptions to Journal
AWWA, Opflow, and Mainstream. The annual dues for the active category
are $80, $35 for operations, and $25 for students. Utility members receive WATERWEEK,
legislative and Sage Drinking Water Act alerts, the PI Reservoir, and promotional
kits. For systems serving less than 10,000, the annual dues for the utility range from
$120 to $738 based on the number of customer service connections. Organization members
receive visibility in the AWWA's Water Supply Buyer's Guide, reduced exhibit rates
at AWWA conferences, free active membership for interested individuals and discounts on
publications, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
The Board of Trustees consists of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Past
Chair, Director, and four Trustees. The Board holds three meetings annually to carry out
all plans and policies of the Section. A joint annual conference is held in October with
the North Dakota Chapter of American Public Works Association, the North Dakota Water
Environment Association, and the North Dakota Water and Pollution Control Conference.
For information contact Secretary-Treasurer
David Bruschwein
(dbruschw@nd.gov) at 701.328.5259
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