About Us

"Involvement in AWWMA has had a lasting impact on me - along with making a host of lifetime friends, here are just some leaders that I have had the privilege of getting to know: Ken Kerri, Amos Alter, Frank Wince, Mike and Peggy Pollen, Jim O'Neil, and Craig Woolard - all of whom have had an impact on my career and on Alaskas history"

David Persinger - General Manager, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, past AWWA Director and AWWMA President/Chair

Formed in 1960 and granted 501(c)3 Non-Profit Status in 1997, the Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association (AWWMA) is dedicated to the stewardship of the environment, and the protection of public health. AWWMA is a leader in advancing the technology of Alaska’s water and wastewater industry, and active at the grassroots level in government policies relative to the stewardship of Alaska’s water resources and public health.

AWWMA is the Alaska Water Environment Federation (WEF) Member Association (MA), and is comprised of dedicated water professionals living and working in Alaska.

Over half of our WEF members in Alaska are also American Water Works Association (AWWA) members that pursue the same missions and objectives in Alaska, and as such AWWMA has a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the AK Section of AWWA to manage and incorporate programs, activities, and events aligned with our WEF MA programs.

Members of either of these two organizations who live, work or support the industry in Alaska are eligible to become members of AWWMA.

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Mission Statement:

Bringing knowledge, expertise, and technology to water and wastewater industry professionals in Alaska.

In an effort to promote the importance of “Clean, Safe Water for Alaska”, AWWMA participates annually in National Drinking Water Week, World Water Monitoring Day, and World Water Week.

AWWMA also actively promotes the Stockholm Jr Water Prize each year, selecting and sponsoring an Alaska winner to compete in the SJWP National Competition.

Fund raising activities are common at our annual conference and other events. A Silent Auction is held during our Annual Conference each year to support the ongoing efforts of Water for People.