The International Water Association is the network of water professionals striving for a world in which water is wisely, sustainably and equitably managed.

Drawing exceptional professionals from more than 140 countries, the membership of the International Water Association (IWA) brings together scientists, researchers, technology companies, water and wastewater utilities, and wider stakeholders involved in water management.

As the largest membership association for the global water sector, the Association was launched in its current identity in 2000, building on a 70-year heritage of connecting water professionals around the world. IWA is an international reference for the water and sanitation industry.

The IWA membership communities contribute and develop the IWA Agendas. Meet us at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition and our Specialist Groups Conferences worldwide. IWA is science-driven and sets the agenda with the publication of 12 scientific journals and 40+ books per year by IWA Publishing.

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News

From the IWA network around the world.
October 26, 2022
The International Water Association (IWA) and the Cambodian Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 26 October 20...
October 25, 2022
On Saturday 10 September 2022 IWA Specialist Groups leaders met for their biennial Forum, ahead of the IWA 2022 World Water Congress & Exhibition (WWC&E...
October 20, 2022
Nominations are open for management committees of the following Specialist Groups: Efficient Urban Water Management – applications are open until 31 Octob...
October 20, 2022
As part of IWA’s mission to empower Young Water Professionals to contribute to sustainable water management, a new IWA Young Water Professionals (IWA YWP) c...

Blog Posts

Opinion and insights on the critical challenges facing the water sector.
October 12, 2022
The application of Digital Twins in the global water industry is a hot topic and I’m encouraged that the benefits of these innovative tools are being more wid...
October 6, 2022
Future City Flow was implemented to visualize and communicate the effects of measures undertaken and to identify target values as part of a 10 years plan, and h...
September 14, 2022
Aging water infrastructure is an issue for many cities, and when coupled with the impacts of climate change and tight budget allocations to facilitate upgrades,...
September 14, 2022
Logan Water has pioneered an Australian and most likely a world first; a facility which transforms biosolids into renewable energy and a sustainable product cal...

IWA Thought Leadership

Recognised for their unique and significant long-term contributions to advancing water science and management

Agendas

Responding to global water challenges, IWA progressive agendas support sustainable urban and basin-related water solutions.
Skanderborg Forsyning

The Danish water utility Skanderborg Forsyning affirms that when it comes to water security in a changing climate, using nature-based solutions at the local level was never a question. Climate change projects are an opportunity to adapt using nature to deal with increased rainfalls and prevent the flooding of urban areas.

IWA Stories: Fionn Boyle

Fionn is a project engineer focused on smart water systems and a member of the Institute of Water in the UK. At Anglian Water Services, he serves on the Future Leaders board.
During the video, Fionn gives a snapshot of his journey so far in the water sector and the benefits it has afforded him.

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Events

Specialised conferences, forums and seminars on a the key issues in water management in locations worldwide.

The Source Magazine

The latest from the International Water Association Magazine
September 28, 2022
Chemistry is the invisible enabler for efficient and reliable treatment of sewage, in compliance with regulatory requirements. Advanced digital solutions [...]
September 01, 2022
Water scarcity and reuse, strict regulation as well as constant pressure to cut costs and find environmentally friendly solutions, are [...]
August 28, 2022
Kala Vairavamoorthy explains how systems thinking can help us tackle complex water problems and avoid unintended consequences.   I recently [...]
August 28, 2022
International collaboration will be essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and this will require trusted partners to facilitate negotiations. [...]

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