New York Water Event

New York Water Event aim is Leading the water community to provide sustainable safe water through the advancement of management, education, science, and technology. The first meeting of the New York Section was held at the Manhattan Hotel on January 20, 1914. Forty-four active members of the AWWA, along with 41 associate members and guests attended. The group chose Allen Hazen as the section's temporary chair, and American Water Works Association President Robert J. Thompson and Secretary John M. Diven explained the provision in the AWWA's new constitution that related to forming local sections. Those present then voted to form a section which included members from New Jersey.