American Water Works Association

Xylem helps water professionals stay ahead of what’s coming.

Across utilities, aging infrastructure and changing conditions make it harder to anticipate issues before they disrupt service.

At , will highlight how innovation and digital intelligence are helping utilities shift from reactive to proactive operations – detecting issues earlier, preventing failures, and keeping systems running reliably.
https://www.xylem.com/en-us/resources/events/shows/ace/

Hydrate. Track. Impact.

This year at with the support of Xylem, we are introducing the Fill It Forward "Water Heroes 4 WE" challenge, a new way to support water heroes and reduce single-use plastics while supporting Water Equation.

How it works:
- Pick up your water bottle or custom sticker at ACE26
- Refill at any hydration station throughout the conference
- Scan the QR code and unlock $2 towards our $10,000 goal for Water Equation

Every scan counts, and every attendee can help us reach full impact for Water Equation.

Heading to ACE or based in the D.C. area?

Don’t miss the ACE26 Job Fair—your opportunity to connect face-to-face with employers and explore career paths in the water sector.
Meet hiring organizations
Discover open roles
Grow your professional network
Best of all—it’s free to attend when you indicate you’re attending the Job Fair at the ACE registration desk.

📅 June 23 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
📍Washington, D.C.

Take the next step in your career:
https://news.awwa.org/44bAPRx

Pop over to Booth 1125 at to meet people with purpose and passion
WSSC Water's Team H2O.

Kamstrup is proud to be a silver sponsor at ACE26, supporting the water heroes who keep communities flowing every day.
Visit Booth #407 to meet the team, hear how Kamstrup partners with utilities and industry professionals, and see how collaboration and expertise help water professionals succeed in the field.

Mueller Water Products is ACE’s 2026 Platinum Sponsor and a proud partner to businesses and critical industries across the country. Water infrastructure is not always a 9 to 5 business. You need a partner
who won’t clock out early. Stop by Booth 2506 to learn more.


https://news.awwa.org/4xawFa6

ACE26 is about bringing the water community together.
Thank you to Arup, a Silver Sponsor, for supporting this year’s AWWA Annual Conference & Expo and the conversations shaping the future of water.

Did you know ACE26 brings together 11,000+ attendees and 800 utilities from more than 50 countries?
This June in Washington, DC, Arup will be supporting the event as a Silver Sponsor, helping create space for learning and collaboration across the water sector.

Is your utility ready for upcoming LCRI requirements? Visit Brita at booth 730 during to learn more about filtration readiness during lead service line replacements. See you there! Register at https://news.awwa.org/42FfAXI 📍

Six days until ! We can’t wait to see so many water professionals come together in Washington, D.C.
Haven't registered yet? Register now: https://news.awwa.org/4kmmJE5

🌟 Job Postings Update 🌟

New positions have been added to the AWWA Career Center. Here are some examples:

Distribution Technician I-IV - Niwot, Colorado https://news.awwa.org/4uER3hE

Water Resources Operations Manager - Fayetteville, North Carolina https://news.awwa.org/4vjQF8l

Supervisor of Land Development - Ashburn, Virginia https://news.awwa.org/4ei7CZU

Principal Administrative Analyst - Los Angeles, California https://news.awwa.org/4apV5Cw

Managing Director of Water & Wastewater - Garland, Texas https://news.awwa.org/4eE1n3P

Browse these opportunities and find your next role in the water industry! View all job listings here: https://news.awwa.org/4o1nFyl