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  The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia



click here for Classifieds - JoBs, Operator contractor listings and Parts exchange

Welcome to WWOA

Welcome to WWOA Welcome to WWOA Welcome to WWOA

  The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia



click here for Classifieds - JoBs, Operator contractor listings and Parts exchange


 The Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia (WWOA) represents water, wastewater and biosolids professionals in the Chesapeake Bay region.  We are professionals who are dedicated to improving the environment through the advancement of knowledge. 

Central Section October Training Registration Now Open!

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Glen Burnie, MD - ALL MEMBERS W
Central Section MEeting/Training and Shrimp/Crab Feast 10/14/26

Congratulation Service Award Winners!

Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Services in Water Distribution

Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Services in Water Distribution

Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Services in Water Distribution

TRACY COLEMAN

Charles County Government

Tracy has worked beyond normal work requirements to ensure safe delivery of drinking water to the public through a distribution network and demonstrated technical excellence and problem-solving creativeness.

Distinguished Service in Water Treatment

Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Services in Water Distribution

Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Services in Water Distribution

MATTHEW ORNDORFF

Town of Walkersville

Matthew has demonstrated technical excellence, administrative, and managerial merit, and exemplary work ethic and dedicated approach to the administration, operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility.

Wiliam McLean Bingley Award for Distinguished Service in Wastewater

Barry Walter Award for Distinguished Services in Water Distribution

Wiliam McLean Bingley Award for Distinguished Service in Wastewater

CHRISTOPHER HAMILTON

Charles County Government

Christopher has significantly impacted the administration, operation and/or maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility and displayed exemplary commitment to the fundamental principles governing the treatment of wastewater and protection of the water environment.

WWOA Young Professional Award

Stanley Kappe Training Award

Wiliam McLean Bingley Award for Distinguished Service in Wastewater

XANDER CASTLE-SMITH

Howard County Bureau of Utilities

Xander is a rising star in the water and wastewater industry!

Stanley Kappe Training Award

Stanley Kappe Training Award

Stanley Kappe Training Award

RONALD TURNER

Baltimore City DPW

Ronald has contributed immeasurable time, energy, and resources, beyond his normal job duties, to provide educational and vocational training to environmental systems professionals.  

WWOA Professional Technical Award

Stanley Kappe Training Award

Stanley Kappe Training Award

WILLIAM THOMPSON

Charles County Government

William has demonstrated technical excellence, exemplary performance, initiative and problem-solving skills in the operation, installation, programming, calibrations and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and/or water/wastewater instrument controls.

WWOA Professional Technical Award

Award for Outstanding Personal Service to the Association

Award for Outstanding Personal Service to the Association

JOHN TOMPSON III

St. Mary's Metropolitan Commission

John has demonstrated technical excellence, exemplary performance, initiative and problem-solving skills in the operation, installation, programming, calibrations and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and/or water/wastewater instrument controls.

Award for Outstanding Personal Service to the Association

Award for Outstanding Personal Service to the Association

Award for Outstanding Personal Service to the Association

KEVIN QUINN

St. Mary's Metropolitan Commission

Kevin has contributed extraordinary personal service of a continuous nature to WWOA which has enhanced the management, principles, operation, professional and community standings of the Association.

2026 Tri-Con! Thank you for all who attended!

    Section Announcements

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    See what's going on in your Section!


    Classifieds

    Jobs, Contractor Listing and Parts!

    Jobs, Operator Contractor Listing and Parts!

    Scholarships

    Training and Events

    TRI-CON SCHOLARSHIP APPICATIONS NOW OPEN!

    College, Tri-Con and Short Courses!

    Training and Events

    Training and Events

    EPA's Cybersecurity Training for Water and Waste Systems

    New MD 5A Exam Study Guide

     and more!

    Join WWOA

    Become a member or renew your membership

    Join or renew your membership

    WWOA Service Awards

    Service Awards Criteria and Past Recipients 

    ECOletter

    Read past issues of the ECOletter

    Links to partners, regulators and training providers

    Quick links to each

    WWOA Sponsorship of PWE! Members Free Admission

    WWOA Sponsorship of PWE! Members Free Admission

    Open Every Saturday and WWOA members and up to 3 guests receive free admission!

    WWOA is Celebrating 100 Years!

    WWOA - est. 1927

    WWOA will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary and will be partnering with Chesapeake WEA, which also turns 100 this year, to host special events for our members throughout the year.   Stay tuned!


    You can read about the history written by Karl Ott in the following ECOletters:

      

    Ecoletter Winter 2021 (page 20)

    Ecoletter Spring 2021 (page 40)

     

    We will be compiling photos from members to display at upcoming events.  If you have photos or a photo you would like to share, please send it to info@wwoa.net.  If you have several and would like to download them to our data base, please let us know @ info@wwoa.net.

    WWOA Gear Now Available to Order!

    Be sure to check out the new WWOA gear!  Gear up for good - be part of a community making a difference!

    click here to shop

    2027 WWOA Membership Opens October 15th!

    Be sure you renew your membership for 2026 before October 15, 2026, to be eligible for scholarships in 2027!

    To renew/join via online, click the link below.  To renew/join via mail, download the application below, complete and mail to us.  If you need assistance with login credentials, please contact info@wwoa.net.


    RENEW/JOIN VIA ONLINE

    Download 2026 WWOA Membership Application (pdf)Download
    Download WWOA Brochure (pdf)Download

    Upcoming Events:

    10/14/26

    Central Section Annual Shrimp/Crab Feast and Meeting/Training

    Glen Burnie Fire Dept Lodge, Glen Burnie, MD

    Event Details

    10/14/26

    Central Section Annual Shrimp/Crab Feast and Meeting/Training

    Click Here for Information

    Glen Burnie Fire Dept Lodge, Glen Burnie, MD

    11/04/26

    Southern Section Meeting/Training - Electrical Safety

    TBD, MD

    Event Details

    11/04/26

    Southern Section Meeting/Training - Electrical Safety

    Save the Date!

    TBD, MD

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