member benefits
Invest in Your Career. Strengthen Your Community.
Invest in Your Career. Strengthen Your Community.
When you join the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and become a member of the Michigan Section (MI-AWWA), you get access to both national resources and a strong local network of water professionals.
Whether you're just beginning your career or have decades of experience, membership provides opportunities to learn, connect, lead, and make an impact throughout Michigan's drinking water community. Ready to become a member? Select the Join AWWA button below! Already a Member and need to renew your benefits? We have a button for that too!
Membership Types
AWWA offers several membership options to meet the needs of individuals, utilities, consultants, manufacturers, students, retirees, and partner organizations.
At AWWA, we believe that every water professional deserves to feel empowered and have the tools and resources necessary to provide their communities with safe and clean water. That is why, since 1881, we have supported our members with knowledge, guidance, and a great peer network.
This membership is designed to support water utility employees, engineers, consultants, public officials, public health professionals, scientists, educators, and others working in or interested in water. Find the right tools, resources, and knowledge to help you in your daily job. Select the link below to view the member benefits:
AWWA believes utilities are vital to protecting public health and deserve to feel empowered to provide communities with safe and clean water. That is why, since 1881, we have been providing utilities with knowledge, guidance, and a great peer network.
This membership is designed to support water/wastewater systems, water reuse organizations, stormwater treatment facilities, water wholesalers, water suppliers, contract operating firms, and water distributors.
Begin the process of becoming a member today. Complete your utility’s application now. Select the link below to view the member benefits:
AWWA believes in the power of collaboration and recognizes the role partner agencies play in the water sector. Since 1881, we have supported our members with knowledge, guidance, and a great peer network.
This membership is designed to support government agencies, colleges, universities, libraries, and associations. Select the link below to view the member benefits:
Your Membership Includes
Membership connects you to valuable resources at both the national and local levels.
Through AWWA
- Industry-leading publications and technical resources
- Access to standards, manuals, and best practices
- National conferences and educational opportunities
- Professional networking across North America
- Career Center and professional development resources
- Advocacy and industry representation
- Member discounts on training, publications, and events
Through MI-AWWA
As a Michigan Section member, you'll also enjoy:
- Local conferences, seminars, and regional events
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- Water Works News magazine and member communications
- Water Works Live discussions
- Networking with Michigan water professionals
- Volunteer leadership opportunities
- Councils, committees, and task forces
- Young Professionals programming
- Scholarships and awards
- Legislative and regulatory updates affecting Michigan
- Access to local technical expertise and peer support
Why Members Stay
Membership isn't simply about receiving benefits, it's about becoming part of Michigan's drinking water community.
Whether you're looking for answers to technical challenges, opportunities to grow professionally, or ways to give back to the industry, MI-AWWA connects you with professionals who share your commitment to safe, reliable drinking water.
From first-time operators to experienced utility leaders, members build relationships that last throughout their careers.
More Than a Membership
Membership opens the door to opportunities that extend beyond education and networking.
- Build lifelong professional relationships.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Mentor the next generation of water professionals.
- Help shape the future of Michigan's water industry.
- Support the mission of A Better Michigan Through Better Water.
