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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2025 Editorial Calendar
NEWWA Journal Issue
Main Theme
(Other Topics Will Be Included)
Paper Submittal Deadline
Issue Mailed To Members
March 2025
Distribution & Storage
November 1, 2024
March 2025
June 2025
Treatment
February 1, 2025
June 2025
September 2025
Supply, Groundwater,
Water Resources
May 1, 2025
September 2025
December 2025
Management, Technology
August 1, 2025
December 2025