AWWA Study Guide 2026
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📋 AWWA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 AWWA Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample AWWA Questions & Answers
1. What is a key performance indicator (KPI)?
KPIs are quantifiable measures that help organizations track progress toward their strategic and operational goals.
2. An operator changes a chemical feed pump setting. According to AWWA operations best practices, this change should be documented in which log?
Any change to treatment process settings must be entered in the operations log with date, time, operator name, reason, and new set point to maintain a complete process history.
3. Which AWWA standard covers the manufacture of fiberglass pressure pipe used in water supply?
AWWA C950 covers fiberglass pressure pipe for water distribution and transmission systems.
4. Which AWWA standard or guideline addresses the environmental considerations for decommissioning and disposing of water storage tanks?
AWWA G200 (Water System Security) and associated guidance cover operational and environmental practices including decommissioning procedures for water infrastructure assets.
5. Fusion-bonded epoxy lining for ductile iron pipe must meet which AWWA standard?
AWWA C213 covers fusion-bonded epoxy coatings for the interior and exterior of steel water pipelines, and is referenced for ductile iron as well.
6. A Venturi meter measures flow by:
A Venturi meter creates a controlled constriction (throat) that accelerates flow, reducing pressure; the differential pressure is used to calculate flow rate.