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Stop Water Waste and Property Damage Before They Start: A Guide to Leak Detection and Monitoring Devices

Submitted on September 9, 2026

By Ron Burke, President and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency As the cost of water services continues to rise and drought places increasing pressure on water supplies across North America, homeowners, property managers, businesses, and communities are looking...

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City of Santa Barbara Earns Platinum-Level Recognition for Implementation of the AWWA G480 Water Conservation and Efficiency Program Standard

Submitted on September 1, 2026

AWE is proud to recognize the City of Santa Barbara for achieving Platinum-level recognition for its implementation of the ANSI-AWWA G480-25 Water Conservation and Efficiency Program Operation and Management Standard. The voluntary G480 standard provides a comprehensive framework for effective...

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Meet the 2026 AWE Award Winners

Submitted on August 13, 2026

Each year, the Alliance for Water Efficiency recognizes the individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and commitment are helping advance water efficiency and conservation across North America. Our annual awards celebrate the many ways AWE members are making an impact,...

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Eastern Municipal Water District Earns Platinum-Level Recognition for Implementation of the AWWA G480 Water Conservation and Efficiency Program Standard

Submitted on August 10, 2026

AWE was proud to recognize Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) at the 2026 AWE Symposium in Chicago for achieving Platinum-level recognition for its implementation of the AWWA G480-25 Water Conservation and Efficiency Program Operation and Management Standard. The voluntary G480...

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2027 WaterReuse Symposium

Submitted on July 21, 2026

The WateReuse Symposium unites water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. The Symposium is the most comprehensive water recycling learning opportunity available, covering regulations, research, operations, workforce, and public perception for applications that range from irrigation and...