ICYMI — The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) July Water Utility Executive newsletter is OUT! The edition dives deep into #resiliency, covering #cybersecurity, #finance, and #climateaction best practices. In addition, don’t miss our member spotlight featuring Tampa Bay Water’s innovative #climate #adaptation approach. In the exclusive interview, Dr. Tirusew Asefa, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE, System Decision Support Manager, shares expert insights into their #sustainability, #resilience, #innovation, and #collaboration strategies. He emphasizes proactive #climateresilience through comprehensive planning and #operational tools, stating, “The future of water management lies in anticipating and adapting to change. We are not just responding to climate change; we are proactively planning for it.” The full member spotlight is available for members and subscribers HERE: https://lnkd.in/eN2ydgMH
Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
Public Policy
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AMWA is an organization of the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the United States.
About us
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) is an organization of the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the United States. AMWA's membership serves more than 160 million people across the United States with safe drinking water. AMWA is the nation's only policy-making organization solely for metropolitan drinking water suppliers. The association was formed in 1981 by a group of general managers of metropolitan water systems who wanted to ensure that the issues of large publicly owned water suppliers would be represented in Washington, D.C. Member representatives to AMWA are the general managers and CEOs of these large water systems. The association represents the interests of these water systems by working with Congress and federal agencies to ensure federal laws and regulations protect public health and are cost-effective. In the realm of utility management, AMWA provides programs, publications and services to help water suppliers be more effective, efficient and successful. AMWA is governed by a Board of Directors, which represents all regions of the country. Committees on utility management, regulation, legislation, sustainability and security provide the expertise to achieve water suppliers' goals, including sustainable operations, regulations based on sound science and cost-effective laws that support the safety and security of drinking water. A full-time professional staff is located in Washington, D.C.
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http://www.amwa.net
External link for Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
- Industry
- Public Policy
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Drinking Water Policy
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Primary
1620 I Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006, US
Employees at Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
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Tom Dobbins, CAE
Chief Executive Officer at Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
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Calvin D. Farr, Jr., P.E.
General Manager/CEO Prince William Water
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Kaline Gabriel, MPH
Manager @ AMWA | Environmental Health, Regulatory Affairs
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Jessica Evans
Senior Manager of Government Affairs and Sustainability Policy at the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
Updates
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The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) is excited to announce the release of its 2024 Mid-Year Advocacy Report! 🎉 As the voice of the nation's largest publicly owned #drinkingwater #systems, AMWA has been actively engaged on key #federal #water #policy issues during the first seven months of 2024, including #PFAS regulations, #Lead and Copper Rule developments, #water #affordability, and #cybersecurity. This report covers it all, so dive in to track AMWA's policy initiatives and see how the association has been working with #Congress and #federal #regulators on behalf of its members. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e628nwdg
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⌛ Act quickly! There are only 2️⃣ days left to secure early bird rates for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) #2024EMC in sunny Miami, Florida October 20-23. The anticipation is high for the conference program, featuring a stellar lineup of panel speakers from #water #utilities such as Toho Water Authority, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, DC Water, and many more! The panel presentations will deliver tailored, insightful discussions for #utility #leaders, so don't miss out on the opportunity to save $200! Additionally, secure a hotel room TODAY at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coral Gables before AMWA's housing block sells out❗SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE: https://lnkd.in/ecHbBKu5
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Last week, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) staff had the privilege of touring the Ashburton Water Filtration Plant, operated by Baltimore City DPW, which supplies #safe #drinking #water to 1.8 million residential and business consumers in the Baltimore region. During the visit, Deborah Pitts, Chief of the Laboratory Operations Division, delved into the plant's history and the various roles that ensure the delivery of safe and #sustainable #drinkingwater, such as their backwashing process. Additionally, Deneen Gordon, Laboratory Technical Administrator, provided a behind-the-scenes look at their laboratory, which operates 7 days a week to continuously test #waterquality. The association saw firsthand how these dedicated professionals safeguard our #watersupply and maintain #customer #confidence, and would also like to give a shoutout to Paul Sayan, Acting Head of the Bureau of Water and Wastewater, for providing AMWA the opportunity to visit.
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The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the ninth edition of the INSIGHT survey, a crucial tool for supporting financially healthy and #sustainable #watersystems. This week, members should have received a copy in their email and have until Friday, September 27, to submit it, as those who complete the survey can only access the data. The INSIGHT database is an exclusive AMWA member resource for #comparative data. By participating, members can unlock access to the INSIGHT Database and Dashboard, featuring powerful #data and visualization tools for top-notch #financial planning. This year's survey is easier than ever, with a user-friendly Excel format and helpful tips throughout. For more information on the INSIGHT database, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTBs5zjS
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This year's Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) Executive Management Conference promises to be spectacular, and participants from Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and more have already registered to engage in robust #discussions, gain insights from presentations and panel discussions on critical #water issues, and #network with the sector's best and brightest. Have you secured your spot to join them? During the conference, learn how to evaluate bill payment data to address #affordability challenges from Glenn Barnes, Water Finance Assistance Director, who will discuss Opelika Utilities as a case study, highlighting how they tackled late bill payments and categorized non-payment reasons into short- and long-term issues. Secure your spot TODAY and book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables HERE: https://bit.ly/4bGV2kx A special thanks to AMWA's sponsors: Xylem, Kennedy Jenks, CDM Smith, Black & Veatch, Raftelis, Arcadis, EMA, Inc., Carollo Engineers, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, Garney Construction, Gulf Coast Water Authority, and Stantec for their #2024EMC support.
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Last week, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) submitted detailed comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the agency’s proposed "Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule." The rule seeks to improve #watersystems that struggle with compliance, offering incentives such as enforcement relief and #liability protection for systems that assist non-compliant ones. As the voice of large, publicly owned #drinkingwater systems, AMWA is pushing for more robust protections and #financial considerations to ensure the rule's effectiveness without undue burden on supporting systems. Read the comment letter in today’s Monday Morning Briefing newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eCAwHUta
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⌛ There is less than two weeks left to register for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2024 Executive Management Conference (EMC) at early-bird rates! Don't miss your chance and connect with #waterleaders nationwide, learn from industry experts, and delve into timely topics such as #resiliency and disaster planning, #data analysis, #digital #water solutions, and more in sunny Miami, FL, from October 20-23! Additionally, gain valuable insights from an executive panel, who will share their approaches to water #affordability, comprehensive evaluations of service affordability, and customer assistance programs. The panelists include: • Will Pickering, CEO, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority; • Shannon L. Tivitt, Project Director, Louisville MSD; • Gregory Jenkins II, Assistant Director, Raleigh Water; and • Joseph Crea, Vice President, Raftelis (Facilitator). Secure your spot TODAY and book your stay at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables HERE: https://bit.ly/4bGV2kx A special thanks to AMWA's sponsors: Xylem, Kennedy Jenks, CDM Smith, Black & Veatch, Raftelis, Arcadis, EMA, Inc., Carollo Engineers, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, Garney Construction, Gulf Coast Water Authority, and Stantec for their #2024EMC support.
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BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 This week, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), in partnership with Banner Public Affairs, launched a dynamic campaign to engage voters on crucial #drinkingwater #sector priorities such as #affordability, #polluterpays for #PFAS cleanup, and #infrastructure investment. The goal aims to increase the public’s awareness of these #policy issues and demonstrate to #lawmakers that constituents support congressional action consistent with AMWA’s #advocacy. Make your voice heard on key water issues by visiting www.fundwater.org to contact your elected officials, and share with your networks to maximize campaign impact!
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FIRST LOOK! Get an exclusive preview of the 2024 Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) Executive Management Conference with keynote speaker 💜Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP! Join top #drinking #water #executives from cities like Los Angeles, Boston, Austin, and more for tailored programming and fresh perspectives, and enjoy an interactive presentation by Heather, author of The Art of Caring Leadership and The Art of Active Listening, on fostering #inclusive #environments to maximize team potential. Watch Heather’s special message below, and secure your early-bird rate now to save up to $200 HERE: https://bit.ly/3zGwkCD