News & Publications
Representing the Unified Clean Water Voice to News Media
NACWA has been the nation's recognized leader in legislative, regulatory and legal clean water advocacy for five decades. As a result, NACWA is a strong, active and robust voice in the ongoing public conversation about Clean Water, the nation's most vital natural resource, and a public affairs issue that is universally relevant and beyond partisanship. The Association's news releases and media presence both project and amplify the unified voice of the country's shared clean water interest.
Media inquiries, please contact Nathan Gardner-Andrews.
Providing a Top Technical Resource for Clean Water Interests
NACWA is a top technical resource for water quality, water management, sustainability and ecosystem protection. Its experts have served as a bridge between the environment, the public and policymakers for decades. The Association's wide array of legislative, regulatory and legal publications are designed to help clean water utility leaders innovate their operations, improve their service and enhance sustainability, while maintaining affordability for all ratepayers. They are also designed to help clean water agencies and stakeholders throughout the water management chain to learn, grow and become active participants in building a sustainable clean water future.
Individual copies of all publications are provided to members free of charge, and can be purchased by interested parties.
Clean Water Current
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April 3, 2024
EPA Initiates Water Affordability Needs Survey
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April 3, 2024
Court Approves PFAS Class Action Settlement Agreement Between 3M and Drinking Water Utilities
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April 3, 2024
EPA Publishes Draft POTW Influent Study in Federal Register for 60-Day Public Comment
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April 3, 2024
NACWA Supports Pledge to “Save the SRFs”
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April 3, 2024
NACWA Asks DEA to Evaluate Environmental Impacts of Pharmaceutical Disposal Methods
The Clean Water Current is NACWA's flagship publication, providing exclusive advocacy information, news and updates from the nation's recognized leader in legislative, regulatory and legal clean water advocacy.
Press Releases
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April 8, 2024
Water Week 2024 to Focus on Critical Legislative, Regulatory Challenges Facing the Water Sector
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March 20, 2024
Water Coalition Testifies Before Senate About Importance of a PFAS CERCLA Exemption for Utilities
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February 14, 2024
NACWA Honors 2024 National Environmental Achievement Award Winners
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December 13, 2023
NACWA Report - U.S. Clean Water Utilities Make Gains on Climate Adaptation Resiliency Efforts; Costs to Meet Operational and Maintenance Needs of Wastewater Sector Through 2050 Will Exceed $360 Billion
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September 28, 2023
Public Water Utilities Warn Congress: Historic Cuts to Clean Water State Revolving Fund will Derail Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Country
NACWA's releases both chronicle and help shape the national news headlines that directly impact the entire Clean Water Sector.
Water Sector News & Trends
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April 15, 2024
Opinion: We must work together to solve climate change challenges
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April 15, 2024
Water privatization is coming under renewed scrutiny from Pa. lawmakers and regulators as consumers sour on rate increases
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April 15, 2024
Suffolk County Water Authority Reacts to New Federal PFAS Standards
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April 11, 2024
EPA issues first-ever drinking water standards for ‘forever chemicals’
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April 11, 2024
‘What are the damn dollars?’ Residents demand answers about water, sewer project costs
Stay up to date as NACWA both chronicles and works to shape the latest news headlines that directly impact the entire Clean Water Sector.
Clean Water Advocate
NACWA's bi-annual magazine helps members navigate the clean water landscape, highlighting crucial water issues, and providing fresh perspectives on topics that matter most for utilities. Future issues will be published regularly during NACWA’s summer and winter conferences, both in print copy (available on request) and electronic format (on NACWA’s website).
White Papers & Publications
Find the highest-value, in-depth analysis--with an emphasis on practical, real world applications--of the various legal, regulatory and legislative issues that directly impact the Clean Water sector.