Indian Water Works Association

What Indian Water Works Association does

Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) is a voluntary, non-profit professional association founded in 1968 in Mumbai and registered under India's Societies Registration Act of 1860. It serves as the principal knowledge-exchange body for India's water and wastewater sector, with a stated membership of more than 14,000 professionals across the country and abroad and an operational footprint of 41 regional centres. Its core 'products' are non-software services: the quarterly Journal of IWWA (continuous since 1969), an annual national convention (the 58th in January 2026 at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 59th planned for January 2027 at BIT Mesra Ranchi), an IWWA Directory, technical publications and manuals, a Youth Forum for Water program, and an online paper-submission portal. Internationally it maintains mutual alliances with the International Water Association (IWA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), Japan Water Works Association (JWWA), Public Utility Board (PUB Singapore), Global Water Partnership (GWP), World Water Council (WWC), and India Water Partnership (IWP). The technology stack is conventional web infrastructure; IWWA does not develop software products or AI systems.

IWWA's revenue model is predominantly small-ticket and community-based. Individual Life Memberships are sold as one-time, age-tiered perpetual licenses priced between INR 2,478 and INR 6,136 (including 18% GST), with overseas equivalents of US$ 88-239 plus admission fees; Student Memberships are recurring at INR 295/year; and Life Organization Memberships are one-time at INR 20,060. Secondary streams include journal subscription tiers (Golden Package INR 2,500/year, Silver Package INR 500/year, Print INR 200/issue), sales of technical publications, event participation fees at conventions/seminars, and advertising in the journal (Organization Members receive a 10% discount). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: annual conventions, regional centre seminars, a quarterly research journal, a free newsletter (MIDSTREAM), a YouTube channel, and direct enterprise/organization outreach. The customer base spans government water-supply and public-health engineering departments, municipal corporations, individual engineers and scientists, academic and research institutions, and water-industry suppliers, with no single anchor customer evident.

Name

Indian Water Works Association

Legal name

Indian Water Works Association

Website

https://iwwa.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) is a non-profit professional body founded in 1968 that serves India's water and wastewater sector through 41 regional centres, 14,000+ members, a quarterly research journal, annual conventions, and technical publications targeting engineers, government utilities, academia, and industry suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Sector Professional Association Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Organizations (HLAJAKAI), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB)

Keywords

• Water sector association
• Professional membership services
• Wastewater management knowledge
• Water industry conferences
• Technical journal publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IWWA generates revenue primarily through membership fees from individual professionals (Life Members, Student Members) and organizational members (Life Organization Members, Life Utility Members), with fee structures based on age and category.
2. Journal Subscriptions: Quarterly research journal with subscription packages - Golden Package (all journals access), Silver Package (current year), and Print Copy subscriptions. Revenue from non-members and additional subscriptions for members.
3. Publications Sales: Sale of technical publications on water treatment, design, and management topics including manuals, data books, and proceedings.
4. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from annual conventions, international conferences, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions organized by IWWA centres.
5. Advertisement Revenue: Organization members receive 10% discount on advertisement charges, generating revenue from industry advertisers in the water sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) is a voluntary nonprofit professional body that sells membership subscriptions (Life Member, Student Member, Organization Member) to water sector professionals and organizations. It publishes the quarterly Journal of IWWA and offers subscription packages, organizes annual conventions and technical conferences, and sells technical publications, manuals, and reference books covering water treatment, supply, and wastewater management.

Product overview

Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) operates as a professional membership organization rather than a product company. Its core offerings include the Journal of IWWA (a quarterly research publication), the annual IWWA Convention, the IWWA Directory, and membership services. Supporting offerings encompass technical publications (books, manuals), subscription packages for journal access, technical paper submission portals, and the Youth Forum for Water program. The organization connects water sector professionals through 41 regional centres across India, facilitating knowledge exchange, research publication, and professional development in water supply and wastewater management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Journal of IWWA A quarterly peer-reviewed research journal publishing original research papers and technical articles on all aspects of water and wastewater science, technology, and management. Targeted at water sector engineers, scientists, academics, and utility professionals in India and abroad.
• IWWA Annual Convention An annual national convention bringing together water sector professionals for technical sessions, exhibitions, and knowledge exchange on water supply and wastewater management. Targeted at water-sector professionals, government officials, vendors, and academics.
• IWWA Directory Comprehensive directory listing IWWA office bearers, committee members, centre chairmen, secretaries, and contact information for water sector professionals. Targeted at members, utilities, and organizations seeking contact information for water sector stakeholders.
• IWWA Membership Programs Individual and organization membership programs including Life Fellow, Life Member, Student Member, International Member, and Life Utility Member categories with benefits such as journal access, MIDSTREAM newsletter, concessional-rate technical publications, free library access, and eligibility to attend seminars, symposia, workshops, exhibitions, and annual conventions. Targeted at water sector professionals, students, and organizations.
• Journal Subscription Packages Subscription tiers for non-members and additional members, including the Golden Package (all e-journals at INR 2,500/year), Silver Package (current-year e-journals at INR 500/year), and Print Copy subscription (INR 200/single journal issue). Subscription period is 365 days from purchase.
• 24x7 Water Engineering (Technical Book) Technical book published by IWWA authored by Dr. Sanjay Dahasahasra, priced at Rs. 700, covering topics related to continuous (24x7) water supply engineering. Targeted at water sector engineers, students, and utility planners.
• IWWA Technical Publications Catalogue Catalogue of technical publications including manuals on chlorination, leak detection, water treatment plant design, hydraulics design tables, and various centre-specific publications on topics like rainwater harvesting and wastewater reuse. Targeted at water sector engineers, utilities, and students.
• Technical Paper Submission Portal Online platform for submitting technical papers and research articles for review and potential publication in the Journal of IWWA. Targeted at researchers, faculty, and practitioners publishing in the water and wastewater domain.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Water Association (IWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational linkage for knowledge exchange and promotion of ideas at international level. IWA is a global network of water professionals.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational linkage for water sector knowledge exchange with the largest water association in North America.
• Japan Water Works Association (JWWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational linkage for water works technology and best practice exchange with Japan.
• Public Utility Board (PUB) SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational linkage with Singapore's national water agency for knowledge sharing on water management.
• Global Water Partnership (GWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network supporting governance and management of water resources through international collaboration.
• World Water Council (WWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization working on water issues policy and awareness at global level.
• India Water Partnership (IWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational platform for water sector stakeholders in India, part of the Global Water Partnership network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Water Association (IWA): IWA is the leading global network of water professionals spanning more than 140 countries. It is a direct international partner of IWWA and the highest-level umbrella body in the same professional-association category, publishing water science journals and convening specialist conferences.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA): AWWA is the largest water-sector professional association in North America (founded 1881) serving utilities and professionals. It is IWWA's closest global counterpart and listed international partner, with parallel journal/publication programmes, conventions, and membership tiers.
• Global Water Partnership (GWP): GWP is a global action network focused on water resource governance and integrated water resources management. It is a listed international partner of IWWA and operates a similar knowledge-dissemination and convening role at the policy/governance level.
• Water Research Foundation (WRF): WRF is a US-based nonprofit that funds and disseminates applied water research. It parallels IWWA's journal-driven knowledge-production function but sits at a different point in the funding/research ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Water Environment Federation (WEF): WEF is a US-based not-for-profit technical and educational organization focused on water quality and wastewater management. Its membership/journal/event model closely parallels IWWA's, particularly on the wastewater science side that IWWA also addresses.
• Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS): IWRS is an India-based professional society focused on water resources engineering and research, including hydrology and irrigation. It directly overlaps with IWWA's academic and engineering professional membership base within the same Indian market.
• Water UK: Water UK is the industry association representing water utilities and suppliers in the UK. It mirrors IWWA's role as a national-level platform for water-sector professionals and utilities, with similar policy advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and event functions.
• Japan Water Works Association (JWWA): JWWA is Japan's premier water-sector membership organization, focused on drinking water supply and distribution standards. It is a directly comparable national association with a similar journal/convention model and is a listed international partner of IWWA.

Others

• Singapore Public Utilities Board (PUB): PUB Singapore is the national water agency of Singapore and a listed international partner of IWWA. Although PUB is a government operator rather than a membership association, it is a key knowledge-exchange counterpart for IWWA's utility-facing programmes.

Regional players

• Australian Water Association (AWA): AWA is the peak national water-industry body in Australia for water professionals and utilities. Comparable in scope (membership, conventions, journals) but geographically focused on Australia/Oceania rather than South Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IWWAHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indian-water-works-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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