The AMPP QP Programs (previously SSPC QP Programs) cover coatings application in a field and shop setting as well as specialty programs for specialized procedures such as nuclear, metallizing, and polymer coatings.

Most commonly specified QP accreditations:

QP1 - Field Coating Application

QP2 - Field Coating Removal

QP3 - Shop Coating Application

QP5 - Inspection Company Accreditation

QP 8 – Polymer Coatings on Concrete

These AMPP standards are essential for effective corrosion control in water and wastewater systems, ensuring the longevity and protection of infrastructure components like pipes, tanks, and treatment plants.

Most commonly used standards:

Surface Preparation of Concrete

White Metal Blasting

Commercial Blasting

Near-White Blasting

Coatings Used Over Concrete in Municipal Wastewater Facilities

Zinc-Rich Coating Systems

Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates

Measurement of Dry Organic Coatings

Cathodic Protection to Control External Corrosion of Concrete Pressure Pipelines and Mortar-Coated Steel Pipelines for Water or Waste Water Service

AMPP membership offers critical benefits for companies in the water and wastewater industry, including:

• Access to cutting-edge corrosion control resources and best practices
• Training and certification programs to enhance workforce skills
• Networking with industry leaders and technical communities
• Influence on industry standards and regulatory policies
• Tools to extend the lifespan of water infrastructure and reduce maintenance costs

By joining AMPP, companies stay competitive, informed, and prepared to tackle corrosion challenges effectively.

AMPP is at the forefront of advocating for effective corrosion prevention in the water and wastewater sectors. Through strategic legislative efforts and active participation in policy development, AMPP ensures that corrosion control remains a priority in infrastructure planning and maintenance.

Key initiatives include:

• Influencing Legislation: AMPP played a pivotal role in the inclusion of corrosion prevention requirements in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Section 1135 mandates that corrosion prevention must be incorporated into all authorized projects, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding water infrastructure.
• Advocacy Day: AMPP organizes annual Advocacy Days, providing members with opportunities to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that impact the materials protection industry, including water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Legislative Priorities: AMPP's legislative agenda includes supporting bills like H.R. 4064/S.1932, the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act, and H.R. 1477/S.722, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which promote corrosion prevention and workforce development in infrastructure sectors.

Through these efforts, AMPP continues to champion the integration of corrosion control practices in water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring the longevity and reliability of essential public assets.

Learn more about AMPP’s government engagement at ampp.org/government-affairs.

Technical Communities of Interest (TCIs)

Technical Community of Interest (TCI) is a group of people who share a common technical interest. A technical community of interest is a place for both members and nonmembers who come together for the purpose of furthering a common cause by sharing wisdom, knowledge, information, and/or data for a specific technical topic. Technical Communities of Interest are a way to bring industry leaders together in one location to discuss the current status and needs of the industry to continue AMPP’s mission of sustainability and evolution.

Water Treatment

Robotic Inspection to Utilities

Municipal Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Linings, Immersion, and Buried Service Coatings