Membership FAQs

The BCWWA supports a wide network of water professionals who reside in BC and the Yukon. Whether you are training as an operator, renewing your backflow tester certification or hold AWWA or WEF membership, all members receive a variety of perks and discounted rates as part of their membership. Visit our Membership Benefits page to learn more.

All BCWWA members, regardless of membership type, receive the same membership benefits. Upon purchase or renewal, we ask members to select a membership that is most relevant to them. If you are a certified operator, certified backflow tester, or work with small water systems, select the applicable membership type. Otherwise, select an Individual membership.

If you are a student currently enrolled in a postsecondary program, we offer a student membership at a discounted rate. Visit our Membership Types & Pricing guide.

Yes — all BCWWA memberships are valid for one year after the date of purchase. To continue to access BCWWA member benefits and discounts, consider renewing your membership. Visit Join and Renew to renew your membership.

Not exactly. The BCWWA only offers BCWWA membership. However, we are an affiliate of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF). Individual AWWA and WEF members are also recognized as members of the BCWWA and are eligible for BCWWA member benefits.

To enhance your membership benefits, the BCWWA has partnered with Perkopolis to provide you with exclusive access to discounts for everyday products and services. There is no cost to enroll in Perkopolis and it is included in your BCWWA membership. Visit our Membership Benefits page to learn more and see answers to common questions.

No — memberships do not automatically renew and expire one year from the day of purchase. Visit Join or Renew to renew your membership.

Unfortunately, we do not offer corporate memberships at this time. Our membership structure is designed to support individual members, making it easier for you to access benefits and build your network throughout your career.

Looking to purchase multiple memberships for your organization and/or team? Contact us at contact@bcwwa.org and we can assist.