The American Water Works Association (AWWA), is the largest non-profit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world's most important resource. Founded in 1881, as a forum for water professionals, AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy for improving the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance the quality of life.
For more than 100 years AWWA has developed voluntary standards of minimum requirements, materials, equipment and practices used in water treatment supply. They are used by thousands of manufacturers, distributors and facilities worldwide to ensure the highest quality products and service.
AWWA also develops a number of standards on valves and related technology. Valve technology is used in many applications throughout the industrial, commercial, and residential industries. Engineers designing a valve for or using a valve in a product or system design for global use, should review the standard documents available from AWWA.