The Journal
The Journal of the New England Water Works Association, Inc. is the oldest water works publication in the U.S., with the first issue published in September of 1886.
The Journal of the New England Water Works Association, Inc. will consider papers for publication that are pertinent to the drinking water field. These can include papers of general interest to the water works profession; papers from presentations made at a NEWWA event; or papers directly solicited from the editors and/or Program Committee.
Having a paper published in the NEWWA Journal is a prestigious honor and an excellent way to be recognized for accomplishments, enhance your resume, and qualify for one of our awards for best written paper.
Editors
Submit A Paper
Scroll down for the editorial calendar.
Papers should be emailed to Michelle Clements by the submittal deadline on the below Editorial Calendar to be considered for inclusion in the specific issue.
Please reference the “Guidelines for Preparation of Papers for Publication in the Journal of the New England Water Works Association” for full submittal details, including the Copy Transfer Agreement, which must be signed by each author. For the peer review option, reference “Guidelines for the Peer Review Option of the Papers Appearing in the Journal of the New England Water Works Association.“
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Need some inspiration? Read our brief “How to Write an Article for the NEWWA Journal“ guide here.
2026 Editorial Calendar
NEWWA Journal Issue
Main Theme
(Other Topics Will Be Included)
Paper Submittal Deadline
Issue Mailed To Members
March 2026
Distribution & Storage
November 1, 2025
March 2026
June 2026
Treatment
February 1, 2026
June 2026
September 2026
Supply, Groundwater,
Water Resources
May 1, 2026
September 2026
December 2026
Management, Technology
August 1, 2026
December 2026
Subscriber Information
All individual members of NEWWA and the main contact of organizational members a copy of the Journal of the New England Water Works Association. To receive the Journal without becoming a member, sign up to be a subscriber. Click here for details and current subscriptions rates.