Rural Water Association of Arizona

04/27/2026

Missing the conference already?
We are too! Vendor and speaker registration is now
open for the Fall 2026 Conference in Prescott Arizona!
We’d love to have you join us!

https://www.rwaaz.org/2026-10-19-rwaaz-2026
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04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we recognize the vital role water and wastewater operators play in protecting one of our most important resources. 💧

From ensuring safe drinking water to protecting our environment, your work makes a difference every single day.

Thank you to all the operators who work behind the scenes to keep our communities and our planet healthy. Happy Earth Day! 🌎

04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s conference! We had a great turnout, and it was a valuable opportunity to connect across the industry.

Congratulations to our Zenner Meter Competition winner, Rob Reichwein with the Town of Queen Creek!

A special thank you to National Rural Water Association Senior Vice President Chris Kenyon for serving as our opening keynote speaker.

We appreciate everyone who contributed to making this event a success and look forward to seeing you at our Fall Conference on October 19–20 in Prescott.

04/13/2026

Did you have a great time at our Spring Conference?

Good news! We’re already working on our Fall Conference! This year’s event will be held at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center on October 19th and 20th, 2026.

We are currently looking for speakers and vendors to be part of this event. If you’re interested in sharing your knowledge or showcasing your products and services, we’d love to have you involved.

Attendee registration will open closer to the event, so be sure to stay tuned for more details.

https://www.rwaaz.org/2026-10-19-rwaaz-2026-fall-conference #/

The Rural Water Association of Arizona would like to invite you to join us in the beautiful Prescott for our 2026 Fall Conference. Take advantage of a…

03/31/2026

2025 was a big year for Rural Water - between 487,153 hours spent helping systems to advocacy on Capitol Hill, and everything in between, we're excited to share a small glimpse of our impact during the 2025 Calendar Year.

Check out the report today at https://nrwa.pulse.ly/jbugiya6fq 💧

03/30/2026

A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for supporting our Spring 2026 Conference!

There’s still time to register for this great event!
RWAAZ.ORG

03/27/2026

Twoweeks out from our Spring 2026 Conference in Tucson Arizona!

We look forward to seeing everyone there! If you haven't signed up there is still time. Register today at RWAAZ.ORG

Check out our lineup of great speakers and interesting topics below!

03/25/2026

Wastewater Wednesday
Our wastewater tech Abnel was hard at work troubleshooting equipment like this mixer to keep treatment systems running efficiently and protecting our communities.

03/18/2026

Wastewater Wednesday

This week’s spotlight: the influent headworks auger.

Located at the front end of a wastewater treatment plant, the headworks is the first stop for incoming sewer flow. The auger plays a critical role by removing inorganic materials like rags, wipes, plastics, and debris before they can damage pumps and downstream equipment.

Removing these materials early in the process protects the entire treatment system and reduces costly maintenance and downtime.

It may not be glamorous but it’s one of the most important lines of defense in wastewater treatment.

03/11/2026

Wastewater Wednesday

Have you ever seen a sewer fogger in action?

This equipment releases a safe, non-toxic smoke into the sewer system to help identify leaks, cracks, and illegal connections. If smoke escapes from the ground, storm drains, or other unexpected places, it tells operators exactly where repairs may be needed.

Fun fact: Smoke testing is one of the most efficient ways to locate inflow and infiltration issues, helping prevent excess rainwater from overwhelming wastewater systems.

It might look dramatic, but it’s a smart and proactive tool that keeps systems running efficiently.

Our Wastewater tech assist small systems with this tool, reach out to learn more!