The AWWA National Tapping Contest is a competition of skill in which water operators from across the US work against the clock to open a cement-lined, ductile iron pipe and install a tap. The contests begin at the local AWWA Section level and the winners are then eligible to compete in the national Tapping Contest. There are two divisions, Men’s and Women’s.

Learn more about the Pipe Tapping Contest.

Congratulations to the 2009 Tapping Team Champions

Men’s Final Champions

Tacoma Water Tapping Team: 1:13:38

Women’s Final Champions

Alamo City Tappers: 2:00:88

Check out the Pipe Tapping hall of Fame to view the past winners of the Pipe Tapping Contest.

View the past Pipe Tapping videos