Join the American Water Works Association!
Join the largest network of water works professionals by becoming a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Members who reside or primarily work in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont will then be assigned to the New England Water Works Association, a Section of AWWA.
Also with your AWWA membership you automatically receive a complimentary membership to our legacy organization, NEWWA Inc. NEWWA, Inc. (founded 1882), and the New England Section of AWWA (founded 1940) affiliated in 1987 to serve the New England region together. Jointly, the organizations are simply known as NEWWA.
With that affiliation, members enjoy exclusive access to national and regional updates and information on water infrastructure, quality, sustainability, legislation, and more. Receive discounts on AWWA and NEWWA events and courses, access professional publications such as AWWA's Journal, Opflow, and Mainstream, as well as NEWWA, Inc.'s Journal and newsletters, and participate on AWWA and NEWWA volunteer committees.
Note to Connecticut Applicants:
Applicants using Connecticut mailing addresses will be automatically assigned to the Connecticut Section of AWWA and may apply for multi-section membership if interested in NEWWA membership benefits. Contact Mary Quigley for details.
Apply Offline - Click here to download an application
Types of Memberships:
Individual - Discounted rates for Young Professionals, Retirees, Operations/Administrative personnel, and Students
Utility - Categorized by number of service connections, includes Small Systems
Service Provider - Categorized by gross annual sales to the water industry
Partner Agency - Government agencies, universities/colleges, libraries, industry associations
Just Need Regional Benefits? Join New England Water Works Association, Inc. (NEWWA, Inc.)
As a NEWWA, Inc.-only member, you can attend regional training courses, conferences, symposia, and meetings at discounted rates, access NEWWA, Inc.'s Journal and newsletters, and receive regional updates on legislative and regulatory matters affecting public drinking water. An organizational membership provides all employees with membership benefits.
Note that NEWWA, Inc.-only membership DOES NOT afford you AWWA benefits. For a full breakdown of the differences in benefits between NEWWA, a Section of AWWA and NEWWA, Inc.-only, please view our benefits breakdown charts posted here.
To sign up for NEWWA, Inc.-only membership click the below button above or contact Mary Quigley at mquigley@newwa.org.
Types of Memberships:
Individual - Discounted rates for retirees and students
Utility - Categorized by number of service connections
Service Provider - Categorized by gross annual sales to the water industry
Student Membership Options
Option 1 - AWWA/NEWWA, NEWEA, and NEAPWA 3-in-1 Student Membership Promo
3-in-1 Student Membership - Join AWWA/NEWWA, the New England Water Environment Association, and the New England chapter of the American Public Works Association for only $30.
Option 2 - New England Water Works Association, A Section of AWWA Student Membership
Apply for student membership for $20/year online at AWWA.org or by using the AWWA individual membership application. You will at the same time become a member of NEWWA, Inc.
Note to Connecticut Applicants:
Applicants using Connecticut mailing addresses, contact Mary Quigley for instructions.
NEWWA Welcome Kit
The Membership Committee created this presentation as an interactive guide to NEWWA's membership benefits. Click through section by section for a full overview or click directly on a topic.
If you have membership questions please contact Mary Quigley.
Most of us have been there—we’re new to the profession, new to the association, and know little to few people. Walking into a reception, event, or even course can be very intimidating, especially when you look around at all the different groups laughing and talking together. You may wonder: “how can I fit in?” and “where do I start?”
15 years ago, NEWWA and its Membership Committee recognized this issue, and from there the Mentoring Program was born. The program, which lasts from 6-12 months, pairs a new member (mentee) with a more “established” member (mentor), to help the new member gain greater knowledge of NEWWA and the profession, and hopefully make a friend in the process.
The program started in 2008 and since then has seen more than 50 mentees complete the program, with 30 mentors assisting along the way. Want to learn more about the association or water profession in general? This 6-12 month program is the way to go. A mentee may begin the program at any time and is allowed 6-12 months to complete it.
There are great opportunities for both new and young members to get involved as a mentee, and even greater opportunities for existing members to become a mentor! If you’re interested in either, please contact the Mentor Program Coordinators:
Lauren Underwood - leu@envpartners.com
Emma Page - pagee@bwsc.org
Michaela Bogosh - bogoshml@cdmsmith.com
NEWWA staff support:
Mary Quigley - mquigley@newwa.org