The Diversity and Inclusion committee has developed a vision and goals to strengthen our Section. All members are encouraged to participate in our initiatives.

The Education Committee is dedicated to the development and delivery of low cost and convenient educational opportunities for water and wastewater industry professionals.

This fast paced competition challenges you to put together a fire hydrant.

MAC Committee provides a voice for the service provider, consultants and manufacturers within the Illinois Section AWWA. They provide responsible representation in areas such as conference planning, sponsorships, technical session development, political action and all other areas relevant to the Illinois Section of the American Water Works.

Mentoring Efforts - Illinois Section AWWA

This fast-paced contest pits competitors against the clock to assemble a water meter from a bucket of parts.

To promote awareness of the essential functions of the water industry to non-AWWA members through educational activities, school programs, outreach events, and student competitions.

ISAWWA Safety and ILWARN Committee is dedicated to the promotion of safe practices by providing training resources and tools for the water community.

The Sewer Collection Committee is responsible for coordinating sewer collection system training and events.

The Small Systems Committee is dedicated to improving small systems' compliance with drinking water regulations and improve small systems' capacity to provide safe water.

The ISAWWA Source Water Protection Committee assists water utilities protect their source waters. The Committee will provide important and timely source water protection information to ISAWWA members. It will also provide at least two source water protection education events annually to ISAWWA members.

Water utility teams race to open a cement-lined, ductile iron pipe and install a tap.

The authoritative resource for the dissemination of education and information on state-of-the-art technology to members of the Illinois Section AWWA.

Top Ops is a contest between water treatment operators to showcase their talents by competing against each other in a competitive, fast-paced question-and-answer tournament.

The Water Distribution Committee provides information related to the design, construction, maintenance, safety and operation of water distribution systems and improves water distribution personnel capabilities and professionalism.

The Water Efficiency Committee provides resources and educational materials for implementing and maintaining a water efficiency program at the municipal and utility level in addition to offering information about local water use to the general public, schools, and officials.

The water taste test is held annually during WATERCON. Winners of individual local competitions enter their water sample at WATERCON.

The Illinois Section Water Utility Council ­ also know as WUC is the legislative council that tracks and responds to legislation in Illinois on behalf of the Illinois Section members.

Women in Water’s mission is to empower women working in this industry by inviting them into a safe and comfortable environment to mentor and be mentored, develop a woman-to-woman support network, and engage in woman-centered educational and leadership development opportunities.

The Young Professionals committee strives to attract and engage young leaders in ISAWWA.