American Water Works Association

Programs: Certification program: for over forty years, the ca-nv awwa section has offered professional certification programs with the highest integrity. Forty years of excellence has proven that the section can successfully operate and manage water profession certification programs. These programs continue to serve thousands and are recognized in high regard by the drinking water industry, nationwide and worldwide. Throughout the united states, there is no better recognized drinking water certification program with the rich history and tradition of excellence than the programs currently operated by ca-nv awwa. Ca-nv awwa section currently provides certifications in the following disciplines: backflow prevention assembly tester, cross connection control program specialist, water quality laboratory analyst, water distribution operator (grade 1-4), water use efficiency practitioner and water treatment operator.

education programs: this section provides training and development needs for water industry professionals since the section's inception in 1920. The section's water core educational program is our water college, which provides classes, workshops and customized training courses in water distributions, water treatment, water quality, water use efficiency, backflow prevention, cross connection, math and safety, and other specialized topics. The section is certified by the international association for continuing education and training (iacet), and has been recognized as a leading educational provider in the water industry. Section members receive discounted education and certification on-site or through our web-based curriculum.

events/marketing/committees programs: as a value added service, this section invests substanial time and resources to ensure that our members have access to leading industry information, technical programs and continuing education. We provide these opportunities through symposiums, conferences and educational extravanganzas. These events allow our members to network with water industry professionals and develop future business relationships. In addition to the education and networking benefits, members also receive contact hours and continuing education units (ceu's) towards their professional certification.

government affairs program: this section has maintained a government affairs program to promote legislation, regulations and policies at all governmental levels to benefit the customer, the water supply community, and the environment. In the face of rapidly changing legislative/regulatory environment, the section is an effective participant in support of sound legislation and regulation.