The mission of the Canadian Association on Water Quality (CAWQ) is to create and foster a nationwide network of professionals dedicated to the development and communication of knowledge to preserve and enhance the water quality environment.

The Canadian Association on Water Quality is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for scientists, engineers, technologists, administrators, practitioners and students engaged in or interested in research on water quality or on the control or treatment of water pollution.

The objectives of the CAWQ are to:

  • promote research on the scientific, technological, legal, economic, and policy aspects of water quality and of the control and treatment of water pollution,
  • further the exchange of information and practical application of such research for the public benefit, and
  • promote the goals and objectives of the International Water Association (IWA) in Canada

 
The CAWQ welcomes membership applications from all persons in industry, academia, governmental and non-governmental organizations, public service, community groups, professional societies, and the general public, including private firms, who have an interest in water issues. Learn about the types of membership available.

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  • Celebrating Dr. Stephanie Gora: OWWA DEI Award Recipient and Dedicated CAWQ Member

    Posted on 12 May 2025

      We are proud to recognize Dr. Stephanie Gora, Assistant Professor at York University and a long-standing, active member of CAWQ, for receiving the OWWA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award at the recent OWWA Annual Conference in Blue Mountains, Ontario. Dr. Gora has made meaningful contributions to the Canadian water sector through her advocacy, […]

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  • 3rd IWA Young Water Professionals (YWP) Canada Conference

    Posted on 29 April 2025

      The 3rd IWA Young Water Professionals (YWP) Canada Conference will be held from June 18–20, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, under the theme “Bridging Communities, Shaping the Future of Water Together.” This national gathering brings together over 300 early-career professionals, researchers, and students in the water sector for technical sessions, networking, professional development, and a […]

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Any organization or individual may elect to become a sustaining member of CAWQ. Benefits of sustaining member status include posting the organization’s logo and listing it as a sustaining member on the CAWQ website and in the Water Quality Research Journal (WQRJ) and their logo will be displayed at CAWQ conferences. Sustaining members receive WQRJ (4 issues per year) and are guaranteed an opportunity to exhibit at the CAWQ’s annual Central Symposium