Who We Are
For 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues, as well as a top technical resource for water management, sustainability and ecosystem protection interests.
NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. The Association's unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all member utilities, and ensures they have the tools necessary to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all.
Our vision is to represent every utility as a NACWA member, helping build a strong and sustainable clean water future.
What We Offer
Community
Our ever-growing member community is our greatest strength, with member utilities of every size--small, medium and large--and affiliates from every region of the US. The Association's multiple venues for in-person & digital peer-to-peer networking, high-impact events & work groups/committees, national awards programs, dedicated staff and more allow members to choose their level of engagement, and help take their organizations to the next level.For more information visit Member Benefits
Advocacy
As the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy, we are the clean water sector's collective voice to EPA, Congress and government agencies nationwide. With open communication and a collaborative environment, ensure that NACWA's representation is inclusive and pragmatic as well as potent and forward-looking.
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Our wide array of publications provide practical, usable information for clean water utilities and affiliates to innovate and improve their operations, while maintaining affordability for all the communities they serve. Our regular advocacy alerts, legislative and regulatory news & updates, legal references, white papers and more ensure that clean water utilities and affiliates have the cutting knowledge base to make big decisions and plan for a clean water future.
For more information visit ResourcesThe City of Springfield, OR Leverages Educational Video to Engage Community on CMOM Program
Over the past several years, the Operations Division of the City of Springfield’s Development and Public Works Department (DPW), working with the Community Development Division, developed and implemented a Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance (CMOM) program. Springfield is using the CMOM program to guide its sustainable and responsible stewardship of the community’s wastewater collection system.
With community awareness of wastewater infrastructure and maintenance being low, Springfield’s DPW sought to develop a communications piece that could educate Springfield residents, Springfield City Council, and Commissioners for the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC), the regional wastewater entity in the Eugene-Springfield area, on the many practices in place, including the CMOM program, to proactively preserve Springfield’s local wastewater system in a financially responsible way.
To meet this need, Springfield DPW communications staff conceptualized and produced a video to tell the story of the activities that make up the CMOM program in a visually compelling way, show a day in the life of Operations staff, and invite community members to join the effort of preserving and extending the life of the wastewater collection system through their everyday habits.
Staff interviewed Springfield DPW’s Operations Associate Manager over wastewater and Springfield’s City Engineer, as well as the MWMC’s Executive Officer, and then worked with an Operations Apprentice to serve as the narrator for the video. Additionally, communications staff joined the Operations team numerous times in the field, shooting videos of activities such as a wastewater pipe repair, CCTV inspections, and high-velocity cleaning. This footage, along with several graphics produced in-house, were included in the video to demonstrate the scope of the operation staff’s work and the need for the ongoing support of the CMOM program.
The video was produced in just about eight weeks, from start to finish. It was shared with Springfield community members through the City’s YouTube channel, social media pages, and website starting in December 2020 and into 2021 and garnered a positive response. The video continues to be used as an educational tool for the community.
NACWA awarded the City of Springfield, OR a 2022 National Environmental Achievement Award in the Public Information & Education: Video category for its creative, educational video. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Board Of Directors
NACWA's Board of Directors embodies the clean water sector's most accomplished leadership, informed by decades of collective experience and expertise in water utility operation and management. The Board leads NACWA's governance, allowing it to serve its members with focus and integrity.
Staff Directory
The Association is its people. And NACWA's dedicated staff defines the organization's commitment to passionate advocacy, forward thinking leadership and ethical service to members and the clean water community as a whole. They're dedicated and energetic. They're also a lot of fun. Give us a ring...
Member Agencies & Affiliates
The strength of NACWA is its member agencies and affiliates, from publicly-owned wastewater treatment agencies to corporate affiliates from throughout the clean water management chain. Our unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for all members, ensuring they have the tools and expertise necessary to help shape the clean water landscape both locally and nationally.
Committees
NACWA’s committee structure invites Association members to work collectively to shape national clean water policy. NACWA’s committees not only help develop the Association's positions on policy and legislation, they help build and foster NACWA's peer-to-peer networking strength, while achieving key initiatives that benefit all members.
Awards
Each year, NACWA recognizes the outstanding commitment, innovation and achievements of individuals and agencies through our national awards programs. From contributions to environmental protection, to diligence in compliance, to even intangible positive impact. NACWA is honored to highlight service excellence within the clean water sector.
Join NACWA
Engage and collaborate with member utilities of all sizes—small, medium and large—with affiliates/stakeholders from all regions of the country. Membership is not only a path to improving operations or enhancing professional development, it’s a unique opportunity to join the strongest unified voice for shared clean water interests nationwide.