Rural Water Association of Arizona

10/22/2026

Winners of our raffle prizes at the 2026 Fall Conference we hope you enjoy your new prizes! Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and thank you to the people who donated a raffle prize!

Thank you to our sponsors! Gobal Simpson, Zenner, Western Environmental Equipment Co, Workplace Safety, Sherwin-Williams and Pro Pipe.

10/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Fall Conference in Prescott we hope each and every one of you enjoyed your time there and learned something new!

We were honored to have Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs join us this week for our opening session.

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this event a success!
Goble Sampson, Zenner, Western Environmental Equipment Co, Workplace Safety, Sherwin-Williams and Pro Pipe.

10/15/2026

Shoutout to Lisa our EPA Trainer for coordinating a valuable and informative session from AY McDonald, Tec Solutions, Legend Analytical and Western Environmental Equipment this week in Page!

This week systems and operators learned about service brass, leak detection, sampling techniques, metering technology, pressure monitoring and Scada.

If your system is interested in hosting a presentation or training, reach out to us today! We're happy to help coordinate opportunities that bring useful hands-on information directly to you.

09/01/2026

We are hiring for the Source Water Protection Specialist Role. Please follow the link below for more information and to apply!

Apply for Source Water Protection Specialist at Rural Water Association of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ. Full-time Entry level role. See responsibilities, qualifications, and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

09/01/2026

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOURCE WATER PROTECTION SPECIALIST

This rewarding position will provide technical assistance to rural and small communities in the formation of source water protection plans. The Ideal candidate will:

• Develop and implement a plan to address the state specific source water protection needs of rural and small community water systems in the state.
• Deliver assistance and support in facilitating the creation and implementation of source water protection plans.
• Facilitate and mediate planning meetings between various cross jurisdictional entities.
• Provide presentations and assistance to local officials, community groups, and others.
• Write reports and develop informational articles for dissemination.
• Respond to inquiries from facilities, consumers, governmental agencies, and others regarding technical matters.
• Act as a liaison to create better coordination, communication and collaboration between rural and small community multi-jurisdictional entities and local, county, state and federal agencies.

Please contact Cynthia Garcia at [email protected] for more information about the position.

08/24/2026

Two great classes are lined up for September and November!

Wastewater Treatment Grade 1–2
September 17–18
📍 Yavapai Community College – Verde Campus

Water Distribution Grade 1–2
November 5–6
📍 Yavapai Community College – Verde Campus

Whether you’re working toward certification or looking to build your skills, these are great opportunities to learn and grow in the water and wastewater industry!

For more information check out the flyers below! Register today at Rwaaz.org or scan our QR code!

07/27/2026

Our Fall 2026 Conference Attendee Registration is now open!

Register today using the link below!
https://www.rwaaz.org/events #/!event/register/2026/10/19/attendee-2026-rwaaz-fall-conference

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.