The Association provides a direct linkage between the water utilities, authorities and the private sector. This linkage improves worldwide services by lowering costs and considerably boosting the productivity of private sector marketing in a dispersed but important region. Current Allied members include water authorities manufacturers, engineering companies, training institutions, management and information technology specialists for tarrif and billing systems, technical consultants, and agents supplying chemicals and plant equipment such as pipes, pumps, valves and leak detection equipment . All members of the Association, whether suppliers or consumers of the technology and services required by the water supply and sanitation industry, own the Association and fully participate in the industry benefits that are uniquely provided by the Association. Through the PWA Allied Members receive first-hand information regarding upcoming utility projects and requests for services.
Information is circulated to members on a regular basis.