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American Association of Water Distribution and Management

Providing risk management educational support to public water systems and publicly owned wastewater treatment systems throughout the United States.

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Certified Public Risk Officer - Water & Wastewater (CPRO-W²)
Online Designation

CPRO-W² is the nation’s first university-administered risk management designation for water and wastewater professionals. CPRO-W² is the cornerstone of AAWD&M’s educational mission and is designed for directors, managers, supervisors, supporting professionals, and high performing students.

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Real World Resources

Explore our extensive library of free resources of videos and articles from industry leaders. Learn from those who have first-hand experience with water risks and how they surmounted their challenges with actionable solutions.

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Impacts of Climate Change on Public Water Systems

Explore our video series on the impacts, risk, realities of climate change on public water systems.

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Gordon Graham on Risk Management and Employment Practices

Learn from this 40-year veteran of law and risk management in an 9-video series.

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Critical Infrastructure for Public Water Systems

From the physical plants and systems you know to new cyber infrastructure needed in today’s world.

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