The Virginia Section Magazine, Tap Into Virginia, is published quarterly to inform members, local and state officials, and elected representatives about water supply issues in Virginia. In addition to water-related feature articles, each issue of Tap Into Virginia includes key Section news, such as information on committee activities, special events (seminars, workshops, and conferences), scholarship announcements, member news, utility news, regulatory news, calls for papers, and updates on Section business.  All publication information is managed by our Publications Committee. 

Media Kit

For information on advertising in the VA AWWA Magazine please read more about the Media Kit and Advertising Rates.

Submission Guidelines
Theme

Each issue of Tap Into Virginia has a theme and includes feature articles related to the theme. The Publications Committee selects the theme for each issue. However, other VA AWWA committees are encouraged to suggest themes and submit related articles. 

Content

Feature articles pertaining to the selected theme should generally be 800-3000 words in length and announcements should be less than 800 words in length. Articles and announcements should be provided in a Word format. VA AWWA members are also encouraged to submit significant news related to Section activities or water-related developments in Virginia.

Graphics

Accompanying photos, images, graphs, and sidebars are welcome. Images should be formatted as a jpg or tiff file with a 300 dpi resolution. Please include captions and identify the people pictured for all images.

Deadlines

The Magazine submittal dates are as follows:                            

Issue	Material Due Date	Estimated Delivery
Spring 2021	March 5, 2021	May 21, 2021
Summer 2021	May 7, 2021	July 23, 2021
Fall 2021	September 24, 2021	December 3, 2021
Winter 2022	December 17, 2021	February 25, 2022

Submission

Please submit material for the magazine or e-newsletter by completing the online form.