American Water Works Association (AWWA)Founded in 1881, AWWA is the authoritative resource on safe water, with more than 60,000 members worldwide sharing knowledge on water resource development, water and wastewater treatment technology, water storage and distribution, and utility management and operations. AWWA provides knowledge, info and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in N. America and beyond and advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community.