The American Water Works Association (AWWA)
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Founded in 1881, AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world. Its more than 50,000 members represent the full spectrum of the drinking water community: treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others who hold genuine interest in water supply and public health. Membership includes more than 4,000 utilities that supply water to roughly 180 million people in North America.

http://www.awwa.org

National Sanitation Foundation
NSF International, founded in 1944 as the National Sanitation Foundation, is known for the development of standards, product testing and certification services in the areas of public health safety and protection of the environment. The NSF Mark is placed on millions of consumer, commercial and industrial products annually and is trusted by users, regulators and manufacturers alike. NSF is widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences.

http://www.nsf.org

CSA International is an independent, not-for-profit organization supported by more than 8,000 members. We have a network of offices, partners, and strategic alliances in Canada, the U.S., and around the world. Established in 1919, CSA International is a leader in the field of standards development and the application of these standards through product certification, management systems registration, and information products. CSA International's purpose is to make standards work for people and business.

http://www.csa-international.org

The Water Quality Association (WQA)is the international trade association representing the household, commercial, and industrial water quality improvement industry. Its 2,200 corporate member companies manufacture and sell point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) equipment, package water treatment plants, and customized water treatment systems.

www.wqa.org

National Association of Pipe Coating Applicators (NAPCA)
NAPCA encourages the involvement of line pipe manufacturers, quality control and inspection companies and material suppliers in its activities, providing a forum where these different disciplines can discuss common problems, institute changes and work toward the common goal of providing the highest quality pipe coatings that meet or exceed industry requirements.

 http://www.napca.com

Since 1943, The National Association of Corrosion Engineers NACE International provides industry and government with publications, training and certification programs, conferences, and standards and reports relating to the prevention and control of materials corrosion. More than 15,000 NACE members worldwide benefit from networking opportunities and access to technical information that can lead to career advancement for individuals, better performance for companies, and enhanced environmental protection and safety for everyone.

www.nace.com

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
ICPC (l'institut canadien de plomberie et de chauffage) is a not for profit trade association founded in Montreal in 1933. Membership exceeds 240 Canadian companies. They are the Manufacturers, Wholesaler Distributors, Master Distributors, Manufacturers' Agents and Allied companies who manufacture and distribute plumbing, hydronic heating, industrial, waterworks and other mechanical products.

http://www.ciph.com