External Links
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) is the
primary enforcement arm which ensures AWWU complies with all
drinking water standards and certifies treatment operators and
water treatment facilities.
Alaska Operator Certification
The Operator Training and Certification Program develops training programs,
administers examinations and certifies operators of community water and wastewater systems.
Green Star
AWWU supports Green Star, a USEPA-award-winning organization established to
recognize businesses and organizations that voluntarily meet and exceed Green
Star's high standards of environmental responsibility.
Municipality of Anchorage
Access the official
Municipality of Anchorage website to obtain a wide range of
information from various Government Departments, Visitor
Information, Information of interest to residents in the
Anchorage bowl, Online Services, Business/Economy, Most
Requested links etc.
Only Tap Water Delivers
Only Tap Water Delivers is a grassroots and media campaign to help
utilities and public officials communicate the value of tap water
service and the need to reinvest in water infrastructure to consumers,
media and other stakeholders.
Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) must
approve all rates charged to Utility
customers. RCA also reviews AWWU's internal costs, operations and management practices. For
inquiries or assistance with disputes with AWWU, customers should call 276-6222.
If you live outside of Anchorage, call RCA's toll-free hot line, 1-800-390-2782.
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets national public
drinking water standards, national water quality standards and discharge permits
for wastewater treatment facilities. AWWU meets or exceeds all national drinking
and wastewater standards.