The DWA is the largest professional association in the water sector in Europe. It is committed to sustainable water management, promotes research & education, and supports politics with expertise. Become part of this important mission!
The Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall e.V. (DWA) is the association with the largest number of members of experts in the water sector in Europe. It is committed to the safe and sustainable use of water resources and to the promotion of research and development in this field. The DWA is politically and economically independent and supports politics with its expertise.
The main mission of the DWA is to support water management through technical standards, research funding and training. It sees itself as a link between science and practice and promotes lifelong learning [1][5].
The DWA is committed to sustainable water management and uses digitization to make the use of resources more efficient and environmentally friendly. It promotes the integration of intelligent technologies such as sensors and digital platforms to optimize water supply and wastewater treatment [1]. In addition, the DWA is involved in recruiting and promoting young talent in order to strengthen the industry in the long term [3].
The DWA actively supports the digital transformation in the water sector and offers formats such as "Digital Tuesday" to promote exchange and networking. It emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning in order to prepare employees for the challenges of the digital future [1].
