Drinking-water Industry Organizations Links

​Links to drinking-water industry organizations relevant to water-from-air technologies
APPLiA Home Appliance Europe
Brussels, Belgium
  • Relevant knowledge for the water-from-air industry is mainly about design and energy consumption
ASHRAE
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Relevant knowledge for the water-from-air industry is mainly about energy sources, air-handling, and processing of atmospheric water vapour into liquid bulk water
  • ASHRAE's handbooks and publications are a rich source of technical information about properties of moist air, thermodynamics, climate design, solar design (photovoltaic and thermal) refrigerants, desiccants, mechanical dehumidifiers, and air handling equipment. 
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)
Washington, DC, USA
  • Relevant knowledge for the water-from-air industry is mainly about processing of atmospheric water vapour into liquid bulk water using dehumidifiers
  • As a standards development organization, AHAM maintains what is essentially the international standard for dehumidifiers. The document can be purchased at their bookstore
Atmospheric Water Generators #AWG
LinkedIn Group
  • Network of people involved in the water-from-air industry
Global Water Works Connect
Atmospheric Water Generation User Group
  • Discussions on atmospheric water innovation, applications and impact
NSF International
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
  • ​​Relevant knowledge for the water-from-air industry is mainly about water treatment and water quality
  • As a standards development organization, NSF maintains standards for drinking water treatment chemicals, drinking water system components, dietary supplements, and drinking water treatment units. Standards documents can be purchased at the NSF bookstore
The Water Network
Water and Sanitation (WASH) 
Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH)
  • Almost fifty per cent of the developing world’s population lack improved sanitation facilities and access to clean drinking water. This group is intended to share knowledge about experiences to improve this situation sharing professional practical knowledge with industry peers.
Water Quality Association (WQA)
Lisle, Illinois, USA
  • ​​Relevant knowledge for the water-from-air industry is mainly about water treatment and water quality
  • WQA provides product certification, professional certification, and technical guidance about drinking water treatment. Technical guidance documents can be downloaded free of charge at the WQA website