Waterworks valves are expected to remain dependable through long operating periods, frequent pressure changes and demanding installation conditions. Their design therefore has to account for more than simple opening and closing; dimensional requirements, seating performance, corrosion protection and testing all need to suit water-distribution service.
For utilities and engineering projects working to American Water Works Association requirements, choosing an AWWA Valve Manufacturer in USA means matching the valve construction to the correct AWWA standard rather than treating every waterworks valve as the same product. SVR Global provides AWWA valve configurations for municipal, utility and industrial water networks.
Types of AWWA Valves
AWWA Air Release Valve | AWWA Butterfly Valve |
AWWA Gate Valve | AWWA Swing Check Valve |
AWWA Valve Features
• Designed around recognized waterworks requirements
• Reliable seating for long-term pipeline service
• Construction suited to buried and above-ground installations
• Protective coatings help limit corrosion on ferrous surfaces
• Configurations available for manual or automated system operation
• Designed for straightforward inspection and routine maintenance
AWWA Standards by Valve Type
Different AWWA standards apply to different valve designs and service requirements. The table below shows the main standards associated with this category.
Valve Type / Requirement | AWWA Standard |
Air Release, Air/Vacuum and Combination Air Valves | AWWA C512 |
Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves | AWWA C504 |
Large-Diameter Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves | AWWA C516 |
Swing Check Valves | AWWA C508 |
Resilient-Seated Gate Valves | AWWA C509 |
Reduced-Wall Resilient-Seated Gate Valves | AWWA C515 |
Protective Interior Coatings | AWWA C550 |
AWWA Valve Specifications
Specification | Available Configuration / Standard |
Size Range | DN50-DN3600 |
Working Pressure | 150 psi, 200 psi, 250 psi |
Material | Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel |
Grades | ASTM A126 Class B; ASTM A536 Gr. 65-45-12; ASTM A216 WCB; ASTM A351 CF8M |
Seat / Seal Materials | EPDM, NBR, Resilient Rubber |
End Connections | Flanged, Mechanical Joint, Grooved, Push-On, Threaded |
Operation | Handwheel, Operating Nut, Gear, Electric, Automatic |
Applicable Standards | AWWA C504, C508, C509, C512, C515, C516, C550 |
Potable Water Options | NSF/ANSI/CAN 61; NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 |
Industries Using AWWA Valves
• Municipal Water Distribution
• Water Treatment Plants
• Wastewater Treatment
• Pumping Stations
• Fire Water Networks
• Irrigation Systems
• Industrial Water Systems
• Power Generation
