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Caribbean Water and
Wastewater Association
Handling unique water and waste challenges in the Islands
The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association
(CWWA) is a regional, non-governmental organization
established by an Act of Parliament in Trinidad & Toba-
go in 1991. Originally formed by a group of engineers,
the initial purpose was to leverage the experience of
water and wastewater experts throughout the Carib-
bean. One key aspect being considered at the time
was whether they could become a certifying body for
engineers in the water sector; providing the consisten-
cy required to establish guidelines for certification of
professional engineers in the region.
Over time, the Association’s scope expanded to repre-
sent water, wastewater, and solid waste professionals
from public and private sectors. Today, CWWA mem-
bership includes not only engineers, but practitioners,
scientists, technicians, policy developers – anyone in-
volved with water and waste management.
Their mission is clear and commendable: CWWA
