Colorado Water Quality Laboratory Association | RMWQAA

Rocky Mountain Water Quality Analysts Association (RMWQAA) is Colorado's premier professional organization for water quality laboratory professionals. We serve water and wastewater analysts across the Rocky Mountain region with certification programs, training, and networking opportunities.

Who We Serve

Our members include: 

• Municipal water and wastewater laboratory professionals

• Industrial laboratory analysts and technicians

• Commercial water testing laboratories

• Laboratory equipment and supply vendors

• Environmental science students

• Water quality professionals throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain states.

Member Benefits & Services

RMWQAA provides comprehensive support for water quality analysts:

• Professional Certification: Three-level analyst certification program (Levels I, II, and III)

• Continuing Education: Training workshops 

• Annual Conference: Rocky Mountain Water Quality Symposium

• Networking Events: Connect with water quality professionals across Colorado through lab tours and social events.

• Member Directory: Contact information to reach out to other members and laboratories also apart of RMWQAA.

• Job Board: Water quality laboratory career opportunities, as well as job advertisement for your lab through social media and LinkedIn listings. 

• Monthly Blog: Industry updates, technical resources, analyst experiences. 

• Knowledge Sharing: Forum for laboratory best practices and analytical methods

Founded in 1979 as the Colorado Water Quality Analyst Association (CWQAA), RMWQAA has long been dedicated to advancing water quality testing and fostering collaboration across laboratories. Many of the organization’s original goals—accuracy, quality assurance, and shared knowledge—remain central to its mission today.

Join water and wastewater professionals from Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, and throughout the Rocky Mountain region.