2012 ARWA 34th Annual Technical Training Conference - March 11-14, 2012
Montgomery AL.
Over 1,600 water, wastewater and related industry individuals were in attendance at the 2011 Conference. We sincerely hope you will be able to join us in March 2012, as your participation is a vital part of our meeting. - Register now! -

ARWA Receives National Recognition - At the national conference in Louisville Ky in October, ARWA brought home the Excellence in Technical Assistance Award. Read the Story

USDA Honors Rural Water for Disaster Response at national conference in October. Read the Story.

2012 Rural Water Rally - February 6-8, 2012 - Your voice in Washington, D.C. is the fuel of success in the legislative process. Plan to Attend!

NEW MEMBER SERVICE - Revolving Loan Fund - The ARWA Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) provides financing to eligible utilities to finance short term costs incurred for equipment or other small capital projects. Learn More.

NEW MEMBER SERVICE - Asset Management - Using "State of the Art" GPS Equipment and GIS Software, the ARWA can create a database inventory to make more accurate replacement cost projections, and to better manage your utility. Learn More

ARWA Operator Expo 2012
November 2, 2011 - Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Alabama - Indoor and Outdoor "Open Format" Exhibit Spaces, "Hands-on" Demonstrations, Friendly Competitions where Winners take home prizes, Technical Training sessions for CEHs. Read more on the Expo conference page.

NRWA Annual Conference
Sep 24-26, 2012 - Nashville TN
Visit the website at http://www.h20-xpo.org

ARWA 20th Annual Awards Program
All of the individuals that work for a public water utility should be commended. The job is both challenging and rewarding and never is it a Monday through Friday, nor an eight to five job. These individuals are on the alert 24/7 as they respond to broken water mains and draining water tanks in their effort to provide their customers with the safest drinking water possible. That being said, there are some individuals that consistently go above and beyond and a few of those individuals were recognized at the Alabama Rural Water Associations 20th Annual Awards Program.
Meet the award winners!

Chilton County wins 2011 Water Tast Test
Best tasting water in Alabama!
Read the article from Spring 2011 issue of Waterline.

Biological Phosphorus Removal, By: Mike Baumgartner, ARWA Wastewater Specialist, Waterline, Spring 2011

ARWA Provides Educational Assistance… 2011 Scholarships Awarded

As the month of May each year brings another school year to a close, it is also a time to offer assistance to many young graduates who are interested in continuing their goals to include a higher educational degree.

Meet this year's Scholarship Recipients

Water University - Utility Management Certification - To provide recognition and certification for experience and educational achievements in the field of water and wastewater management. Learn more...

Highlights of the Alabama/Florida Joint Technical Training Conference

The 2011 Conference was held at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort in Point Clear, AL. May 15-17, 2011. Approximately 500 water and wastewater employees attended. Highlights are online!

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FALL 2010 - NEW MEMBER SERVICE - Online Bill Pay!

You now have additional choices for paying your bill! Pay online with check or credit card. ARWA and nexcheckGov have teamed to offer this service. Try it for you next payment! Pay Bill Now

NEW MEMBER OPPORTUNITY - Offer Online Bill Pay to your Customers

You can add Online bill pay to the services offered to your customers. Learn More

Electrical Audit

- You may be paying more for electrical costs than necessary!

Sign up for our NEW program offering an evaluation of your electrical costs through an electrical audit process.

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Fee-Based Training

• Certification Courses - A program to meet both water and wastewater certification test preparation needs.
• CEH Training. Customize a course at the location of your choice.

Alabama Recognized for Outstanding Achievement - At the 2009 National Rural Water Association conference in Louisville, Kentucky in October 2009, ARWA was recognized with awards in several categories. - More -

Alabama's 2009 National Gold Medalist - Perdido Bay Water, Sewer, & FPD

• Read about the National Competition and learn more about the winners in this web site article and this Waterline article (pdf).

2009 National Water Taste Test

• Perdido Bay Water took home the gold for cleanest drinking water in the nation but said there was more to the competition than winning. - More -

Best Tasting Water in Alabama! - Perdido Bay Water, Sewer, & FPD

• System Spotlight
• Meet the winners of the National Water Taste Test! - More -

Highlights of the 2009 Rural Water Rally

• Hundreds of attendees from throughout the Nation gathered in Washington DC April 19-22, 2009 to meet with members on Congress to address Water and Wastewater issues. - More -

ARWA Recognized For NRWA 2008 Leadership Awards at the National Convention, October 2008

Protecting Alabama's Water (Summer 2008)
Highlights of recent Water Festivals

Montevallo Dudley and Pedro Pendelton Fire Hydrant Trail
- article from the Summer 2008 Waterline

Sampling Techniques
  by Bennie Bean, Wastewater Technician
- article from the Summer 2008 Waterline

New Drought Resources page on our web site - We've added links to the latest information on drought.

Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment - 60 Years of Progress, By: Truman Green, Formerly of the Compliance Assistance Program, Permits and Services, ADEM
- article from the Spring 2008 Waterline

2007 Salary Survey

2006 Awards - ARWA Shines in the "Lone Star" State
Everyone appreciates receiving a word of thanks on occasion for a job well done. The Alabama Rural Water Association staff and Board of Directors had their opportunity on September 27th during the National Rural Water Association Annual Tribute to Excellence Awards Ceremony held in Dallas, Texas in conjunction with the Associations 30th Annual Conference.