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 75-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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September 26, 2023
The International Water Association (IWA) is delighted to unveil the chosen locations for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the IWA World Water Congress & Exhib...
September 21, 2023
Picture: Dr Hamanth Kasan addressing the IWA Governing Assembly, 16 September 2023, following his election to be the next IWA President The International Water ...
September 15, 2023
The International Water Association (IWA) is excited to open the call for papers for the 19th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies (...
September 13, 2023
The International Water Association (IWA) is delighted to present the second edition of the IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme. Building upon the...

Blog Posts

Opinion and insights on the critical challenges facing the water sector.
September 18, 2023
Water utilities are at the forefront of safeguarding public health, safety, and the environment, and play a critical role in building community resilience. Many...
Dunea, a utility situated in the west of the Netherlands, is committed to providing drinking water in harmony with nature and is taking steps to become a climat...
Water is a vital resource that sustains life, drives economic development, and maintains ecological balance. Despite Rwanda's abundant rainfall, the water secto...
July 10, 2023
Localising water and sanitation service delivery through multi-stakeholder partnerships reflects the spirit of multilateralism and presents opportunities for ac...

IWA Thought Leadership

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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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The Source Magazine

The latest from the International Water Association Magazine
September 11, 2023
Watch this on-demand webinar, to learn how innovative technology is positively impacting phosphorus recovery performance at a municipal wastewater treatment [...]
August 29, 2023
By Elisabeth Vaudevire In their adaptation to climate change, many drinking water utilities are facing challenges related to increasing and [...]
August 02, 2023
The African Development Bank has established the first African Urban Sanitation Investment Fund (AUSIF) to leverage public and private sector [...]
July 31, 2023
With registration now open for IWA’s Water and Development Congress & Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda, in December, Programme Committee chair [...]

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