NVA | the Netherlands Association for Water Management

A platform for the exchange of experience and expertise

Founded on 18th September 1958, the Netherlands Association for Water Management, NVA, is a multidisciplinary group of people. In 2001 the association's membership numbered over 3000.The association's aim is to enhance the knowledge and art of multidisciplinary integrated water management and the collection, transport and treatment of wastewater. This is achieved by providing a platform to allow its members to exchange and test their knowledge and experience.

The profile of the association reflects the integrated approach to water quantity and water quality management, river management and pollution control, as well as the relationship with surface water management, groundwater management, sewerage, sewage and industrial wastewater and sewerage treatment.

The NVA aims to reach its goals by:

* organising scientific and technical conferences
* publishing periodicals and journals
* maintaining contacts with organisations and institutions, national and international, which pursue similar objectives
* organising and promoting education, training and study
* organising meetings and excursions both at home and abroad
* presenting awards to stimulate publications and research

NVA membership

NVA brings together people engaged in management, planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, monitoring, research and education concerning sewerage, domestic and industrial sewage and wastewater treatment, river management, pollution control, flood and bank protection, i.e. all aspects of integrated water management. The association recognizes individual members and (financial) contributors.

Individual members

NVA members are employed by the government (municipalities, local authorities, provinces, water authorities, government departments), universities as well as private companies (engineering firms, consultants, contractors, research organisations, industry).