Exam Prep September 2026

Aboriginal Water & Wastewater Association of Ontario

The Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario’s (AWWAO) goal is to attain assurance that First Nations water and wastewater treatment plant operators are confident, efficient and effective in managing the purification of the water and the treatment of wastewater in their community.

Our Vision

The vision of AWWAO has been built upon 30 years of increasing provincial and federal government recognition of the importance of training and certification of First Nations water and wastewater treatment plant operators thereby achieving the AWWAO goals and objectives. AWWAO is committed to continue preparing Ontario First Nations operators to be effective workers in a demanding workplace and to be productive community members.

What's new?

Recent Updates

Access our Waterdrum and Water Stream issues to learn more about upcoming events, industry resources and community happenings. 

Aug
04

August 2026 Waterstream

The August edition highlights the Government of Canada’s proposed First Nations water legislation, outlining key…
Jun
30

July 2026 Waterdrum Issue

Where knowledge flows, communities thrive….
Jun
30

July 2026 Waterstream

Reliable water begins with prepared operators and resilient systems….
Jun
05

June 2026 Waterstream Issue – Closing the Gap: First Nations Water in 2026

Exploring the progress, ongoing challenges, and path forward for safe and reliable water in First…
May
01

May 2026 Waterstream Issue

Every safe sip starts with the commitment of a water operator….