WEF and AWWA explore collaboration

ALEXANDRIA, VA. and DENVER — In 2011, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF) boards approved a joint resolution that encourages collaboration among their members and greater coordination of programs and services. In a new joint statement, AWWA and WEF stated that they remain committed to the spirit of the 2011 resolution and that both organizations have signed an Agreement of Intent that establishes an Exploratory Committee to examine potential models for enhanced collaboration and partnership to better serve our members.

The Exploratory Committee is comprised of leaders from both organizations and will examine potential models for enhanced collaboration and partnership ranging from efficiencies in some combined business practices and member services to full integration of the two organizations.

Discussions about enhanced collaboration and cooperation between AWWA and WEF have occurred on and off for a number of years and are driven by a desire to deliver better service and value to members as both organizations respond to significant changes in the water industry and among their members.