American Water Works Association

🌟 Meet the future of the water community.

Every year, AWWA recognizes five young professionals who are already making a difference through innovation, leadership, and service. We're excited to celebrate our 2026 5 Under 35 – Outstanding Young Professional Award winners:

- Alfredo Rodriguez | Rocky Mountain Section
- Gluzen Ramos Ong | Ontario Section
- Mackenzie Martin | Kentucky-Tennessee Section
- Tiffany Tran Evans | California-Nevada Section
- Stephanie Estabrook | California-Nevada Section

These rising leaders are helping shape the future of water, and we can't wait to recognize them at .

Join us in congratulating this incredible group! 👏

KYTN AWWA | Rocky Mountain Section American Water Works Association | CA-NV AWWA

Reliability doesn’t come from a single solution; it comes from systems working together.
At , Xylem will share how utilities are using digital intelligence and system-wide visibility to better coordinate operations, anticipate issues, and improve performance across their networks.
The result: faster decisions, reduced risk, and more reliable service under pressure.
Visit Xylem at Booth 806.
https://news.awwa.org/3PS0POw

don’t miss out on this year's exclusive pin available only at !

Every interaction shapes trust. Every conversation builds confidence. That is why customer service is not just a role; it is how utilities show up for their communities. The new edition of
Focus First on Service: The Voice and Face of Your Utility is here to help teams lead with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

Learn more:
https://news.awwa.org/3RNRmZe

Kamstrup is redefining what utilities can expect from technology and service.
At , visit Booth 407 to connect with our team of experts, share insights, and explore new approaches to help water systems operate more efficiently. Join the conversation and reshape the future of
the water industry.

Are you headed to to connect with potential clients?

Be sure to stop by WSSC Water Booth 1125! Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities that might fit your company!

Aging infrastructure is a top challenge for municipalities across our country. Find out what one leading company is doing to reduce non-revenue water loss and help communities manage water smarter.
Be sure to stop by Mueller Water Products at ACE26, booth 2506.

Maintaining safe, reliable water systems requires sustained investment, thoughtful policy solutions and striking a balance between capital investment and affordability. Our latest blog explores this through a recent report from National League of Cities

https://news.awwa.org/3RFu4Vi

At summer community events, hydration is top priority, but WaterOne Quench Buggy offers an opportunity to quench the community's thirst for knowledge (about their utility) as well as water. Read more in .

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