Changing how we value water

The need has never been so urgent: innovation around how we use, protect, remiedate, and fortify water resources and infrastructure is critical to the future of our industries, communities, and economies - here in Ohio and around the world.

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What is CWA?

We accelerate the Great Lakes region's water economy by generating innovative solutions to global freshwater issues. CWA serves as a connector and hub: providing quality data, meaningful connections, powerful solutions, and rich opportunities to those who use, manage, and monitor our planet’s most valuable asset. 

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60+
Technology trials

Demonstrations complete or underway

5 people on a boat
group of people around a table with technology

10 million
data points

collected annually

Mobilizing
300+

Industry - leading public and private partnerships

smart lake buoy
man fixing a smart buoy on a boat

Directly invested nearly
$500k

In early stage innovation

Attracted
$6M+

Investments in water technology to the region

two men working on technology

6,700+
square miles of telecommunications

Coverage with the Smart Lake Erie Watershed initiative

smart lake buoy
speed boat in front of city skyline

14 countries

accelerating technology with CWA

5 people on a boat

60+
Technology trials

Demonstrations complete or underway

group of people around a table with technology

10 million
data points

collected annually

Mobilizing
300+

Industry - leading public and private partnerships

smart lake buoy
man fixing a smart buoy on a boat

Directly invested nearly
$500k

In early stage innovation

Attracted
$6M+

Investments in water technology to the region

two men working on technology

6,700+
square miles of telecommunications

Coverage with the Smart Lake Erie Watershed initiative

smart lake buoy
speed boat in front of city skyline

14 countries

accelerating technology with CWA

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Featured Partners

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CWA centrally connects 200+ Water Industry Partners,
30+ Utility Partners, and 23 Research Institutions.

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October 23, 2024

Creating a Connected Testbed Network for Water Innovation

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October 12, 2024

Cleveland Water Alliance Discusses the Comeback of the Cuyahoga River

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September 25, 2024

Cleveland Water Alliance Demonstrates New Technology That Will Allow Detection of Lead Pipes Without Digging

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September 23, 2024

Cleveland Water Alliance Partners in Effort to Address Microplastic Pollution in the Great Lakes

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