Smart business decisions are based on the advantages to be gained by your utility, and becoming an AWWA member is no exception. Here are some of the benefits that membership gives you:

Customize your benefits with Plus+Points
Plus+Points is a unique program that gives your utility the ability to help create your own membership value. As you join AWWA, your utility will be awarded a specific number of Plus+Points based on its size, and you’ll “spend” the Plus+Points on benefits that are most valuable to your organization. The total number of points includes both Renewal Plus+Points you will receive annually for the life of your membership, as well as Bonus Plus+Points to be spent on one-time benefit selections in your first year as a member.

(Please note: Small Water Systems—utilities with less than 5,000 Customer Service Connections—receive only Bonus Plus+Points. See chart on application form for details.)

Annual benefits available with your Renewal Plus+Points

AWWA Standards Subscription Our Standards have been recognized worldwide for over a century as the consensus standards for products and procedures used in the treatment and supply of safe water. AWWA makes an investment in your membership by offering Standards Subscriptions for reduced Plus+Points to maximize your membership value. A full Standards Subscription gives you a complete set of AWWA Standards (135) as well as approximately 25 Standards updates that will occur in your first year of membership. In each renewal year, your Subscription will include the updates that occur within that year. Please select a CD-ROM or print version if you opt for this benefit.

Additional Active Members Additional Active Memberships can be assigned to your employee(s) of choice, providing them with all the benefits of Individual Membership in AWWA. These Memberships belong to your utility and can be reassigned to new employees. One-time selections available with Bonus Plus+Points Compilation of ASTM Standards Relating to Wastewater and Stormwater. This compilation includes 94 ASTM International standards specially selected by American Water Works Association and ASTM International as being most useful for wastewater and stormwater service, bound together into one book.

AWWA Bookstore Items
Various items from our Bookstore are available for “purchase” with Various items from our Bookstore are available for “purchase” with your Bonus Plus+Points. For a complete list, please refer to Section 2 of the below application.

	Utility Member Benefits		Service Provider Member Benefits
	Regulatory Alerts Receive immediate information on proposed or final federal regulatory actions that may impact your utility. Regulatory Alerts also serve as a call to action for utilities to submit individual comments to the appropriate federal agency to help ensure reasonable regulation. Subscriptions Members receive the following AWWA publications in print* and online versions (online versions feature expanded content): Opflow, with hands-on information about water system materials, construction management, operation and maintenance; Journal AWWA, the world’s most respected technical publication in the water profession; MainStream, providing water industry and Association news, articles on member achievements, and general interest stories. Training, Education and Conferences All utility employees receive reduced rates on registration for AWWA conferences, workshops, webcasts, and other events. Local and national seminars and satellite teleconferences. Online education—AWWA is your staff’s resource for earning continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs). Public Affairs Advisories Utility Members receive a “Who, What, Where, When, and Why” summary of national events or news stories that impact utilities. Advisories often include suggested language or tactics to assist your utility in responding to inquiries you may receive. Local Section Membership Your Section provides you and your employees a place to connect with fellow members and stay informed on water issues in your own region. Sections are located in Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Sections host their own annual conferences and education programs and give members the opportunity to present papers, exhibit, write articles, and serve on committees. Additional Benefits of Membership Utility Members also have access to AWWA’s technical library, including WATERNET, a database of more than 55,000 article abstracts. Online discussion forums allow members to share experiences with peers around the world. All of your employees will enjoy the ability to purchase materials through the AWWA Bookstore at up to 33% off retail prices. * All members outside of North America (regardless of grade), student members, and members with APO/FPO addresses will receive e-periodicals only. Print periodicals may be purchased for an additional fee. Please call 303.794.7711 or e-mail us at custsvc@awwa.org if you wish to subscribe to any or all of the above periodicals.		Tradeshow and Conference/Education Discounts Service Provider Members receive preferred rates on booth space at all AWWA trade shows, as well as those hosted by our local Sections. Discounts of up to 50% on sponsorship opportunities for AWWA trade shows are also available to Service Provider Members. All of your employees are eligible for reduced rates on registration at AWWA conferences, workshops, webcasts, and other events, as well as online education. AWWA Sourcebook Advertising Service Provider Members receive free listings* (up to 10) in the water industry’s most comprehensive product and service directory, sent in a print version and available in a searchable online format. (Online version is updated frequently to ensure that new members are listed as soon as possible.) * Partner Agencies and Institutions do not receive free Sourcebook listings. Mailing List Rental Members receive 20% off AWWA’s membership list rental prices. The list can be subdivided for geographic or demographic targeting to give you the most qualified prospects possible.Subscriptions Members receive the following AWWA publications in print* and online versions (online versions feature expanded content). Opflow, with hands-on information about water system materials, construction, management, operation and maintenance; Journal AWWA, the world’s most respected technical publication in the water profession; MainStream, providing water industry and Association news, articles on member achievements, and general interest stories Local Section Membership Your Section provides you and your employees a place to connect with fellow members and stay informed on water issues in your own region. Sections are located in Canada, the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Sections host their own annual conferences and education programs and give members the opportunity to present papers, exhibit, write articles, and serve on committees. Additional Benefits of Membership Provider Members also have access to AWWA’s technical library, including WATERNET, a database of more than 55,000 article abstracts. All your employees will enjoy the ability to purchase materials through the AWWA Bookstore at up to 33% off retail prices. Member organizations in good standing may use the AWWA Member Logo to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to the water industry through their AWWA membership. * All members outside of North America (regardless of grade), student members, and members with APO/FPO addresses will receive e-periodicals only. Print periodicals may be purchased for an additional fee. Please call 303.794.7711 or e-mail us at custsvc@awwa.org if you wish to subscribe to any or all of the above periodicals.
	2006 Utility Membership Application		2006 Service Provider Membership Application