STI/SPFA Participation in SWPMTAC
SWPMTAC serves as an important forum for technical discussion, standards review, and industry coordination within the steel water pipe industry.
As a voting member of SWPMTAC, STI/SPFA participates in standards-related discussions, technical developments, and industry issues affecting steel water pipe manufacturers, engineers, owners, and specifiers.
STI/SPFA’s involvement supports the association’s broader commitment to steel water pipe education, technical resources, and member communication, reinforcing STI/SPFA’s role as a trusted resource for the steel water pipe industry.
What is SWPMTAC?
The Steel Water Pipe Manufacturers Technical Advisory Committee (SWPMTAC) provides a technical forum for work related to AWWA steel pipe and stainless steel pipe standards, the AWWA M11 manual, and related issues affecting the steel water pipe industry.
SWPMTAC brings together industry professionals to discuss standards activity, review technical questions, and coordinate work through technical groups and task groups. Its work helps keep key steel pipe, stainless steel pipe, coatings, and related standards current and relevant for manufacturers, engineers, owners, and specifiers.
The committee’s work is connected to more than 30 AWWA Steel Pipe and Stainless Steel Pipe standards, as well as the AWWA M11 manual.
Why STI/SPFA Participates
STI/SPFA participates in SWPMTAC because standards activity directly affects steel water pipe manufacturers and the broader steel water pipe market. As a voting member, STI/SPFA is able to remain engaged in discussions that shape technical guidance, standards maintenance, and industry coordination.
This involvement benefits members by helping STI/SPFA:
- Monitor standards and technical developments affecting steel water pipe
- Represent the interests and perspectives of steel pipe fabricators
- Share relevant updates through Steel Pipe Section communications
- Support technical education and member resources
- Stay connected to industry discussions involving manufacturers, engineers, owners, and specifiers
STI/SPFA’s participation in SWPMTAC is part of the association’s broader work to support members and the steel water pipe industry. It is one way STI/SPFA helps members stay engaged with standards and technical issues that can affect their businesses.
For Steel Pipe Section members, this involvement supports awareness of standards activity, upcoming changes, technical discussions, and industry trends. It also helps STI/SPFA continue developing relevant resources, reports, webinars, workshops, and communications for members.
Stay Connected to Steel Water Pipe Updates
STI/SPFA continues to participate in technical and standards-related discussions affecting steel water pipe. Members are encouraged to follow STI/SPFA’s Steel Water Pipe Standards & Section Reports, attend relevant webinars and workshops, and stay engaged through the Steel Water Pipe Section.
For questions about STI/SPFA’s steel water pipe resources or member participation opportunities, contact STI/SPFA.
