Water and Peace Conference is Postponed
The conference will be rescheduled to fall 2020.
World Water Day in the Age of Covid-19
News and Resources regarding water and covid19
Global Water Alliance envisions a world where all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation
We provide assistance to others who work on ameliorating the water needs of poor and underserved peoples everywhere, we mentor the next generation of professionals, and we promote a “water footprint mindset” among our youth. Learn More
Practitioners are invited to submit a poster or visual presentation for GWA's 2020 Water & Peace Conference at Drexel University, Philadelphia. To be considered, please submit an abstract through this form.
GWA Mentoring Program Now Open!
The GWA members have experience in a broad range of WASH issues, and are especially interested in advising students on projects which seek to address WASH in the developing world and projects relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #6. Find out more about this exciting program and sign up!
The Arun Deb Promise of Excellence in WASH Award was established by GWA in 2018 in honor of our founding board member, Dr. Arun Deb. Advanced undergrad and graduate students in the greater Philadelphia area are eligible for nomination.
12th Annual GWA Conference
Over 140 professionals, students, and other stakeholders gathered for the 12th Annual Global Water Alliance Conference on March 21, 2019 at The Wharton School, Philadelphia, around the theme of finding solutions to inequities in the water sector: “Solving US and Global Water Inequities: Sharing Solutions from Around the World.” Conference proceedings and summary are now available to download.
Recent News – Colorado City Latest to Adopt Direct Potable Reuse
Water Online recently published a news story by Peter Chawaga on Colorado City adopting Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) treatment systems. Christiaan Morssink (GWA President) provided his insight on DPRs. Of course they can do it safely; think space-stations and...
read moreCircle of Blue Price of Water 2019 Report
In the recent Price of Water 2019 Report, Circle of Blue found that U.S. cities are not waiting for federal action and are investing in water infrastructure.
read moreBe Like Water
by Pam Lazos When I was born, I shared the water on this planet with just over 3 billion people. Today, I’m sharing it with 7.7 billion and growing at a rate of 85 million people per year, and it’s safe to say that no matter what year, each and every one of...
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