AWWA Valve and Actuator Standards

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water. Among others, AWWA members include water utilities, treatment plant operators and managers and manufacturers. The AWWA maintains and regulates the standards for design and performance of valves and actuators used in municipal water treatment and water distribution systems.

The following are the standards with links for more information:

Control Valve Series Provide Food and Pharmaceutical Companies Better Quality and Safety

Samson Controls is offering its 3249 valves that eliminate nooks and crannies in the valve body and seat area to decrease the potential for contaminants and bacterial growth.

The valve comes with EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) and a back-up safety packing box that ensures full protection from bacteria spreading and prevents leakage.