Southwest Membrane Operator Association

SWMOA is the Southwest Membrane Operators Association – the newest affiliate of the American Membrane Technology Association dedicated to the Southwest United States region including, but not limited to, Arizona , California , Hawaii , and Nevada .

SWMOA is a membrane operators group that has been formed to provide membrane operators a forum to exchange information, share experiences and knowledge, obtain training and acquire continuing education credits necessary for Operator Certification requirements. SWMOA is an organization that is for membrane operators, run by membrane operators and has been established to meet the technical needs of membrane operators.

The number of membrane based treatment plants is growing rapidly in the southwest. With that growth there is a need for an organization dedicated to the education, training and networking of people involved in membrane technology. SWMOA is dedicated to filling that need, with our focus on training membrane plant operators. We also hope to be an information resource for elected officials, utility managers and the public who are using, or considering using, a membrane based treatment plant.

SWMOA plans to offer technology transfer workshops, hands-on training, networking sessions and other valuable tools to members. Sharing experiences and insights makes our industry stronger and our technology even more reliable.

We look forward to your involvement and support!

Mission Statement

The SOUTHWEST MEMBRANE OPERATOR ASSOCIATION (SWMOA) formed in 2006 as an affiliate of the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA). It is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of water supplies through desalting, reuse and other water sciences. The Corporation's members are concerned with design, research and development, equipment manufacture, operation and maintenance, environmental regulations and legislation.

The Corporation's objectives include promotion, both to the public and to elected officials, of available technologies that improve water quality; education, training and certification of plant operation personnel; communication within the membership; development of meaningful interface with regulatory agencies; technology transfer; and protection of the environment.

The Corporation is committed to the advancement of its objectives throughout the Southwest United States region including but not limited to Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada within the limits of it's resources.