Join NACWA

NACWA serves as the voice of the nation’s public clean water utilities on national and regional legislative, regulatory and legal issues – making sure your utility’s perspective is heard in Washington, DC and around the country.

NACWA's vision is to represent every utility as a member while helping build a strong and sustainable clean water future. Our ever-growing member community is our greatest strength, with member utilities of every size – small, medium and large – from every region across the country (including yours!) View our Member List and join your colleagues in driving clean water policy and progress both locally and nationally. 

The cornerstone of membership in NACWA is the ability to foster relationships among other utility leaders and staff, not only in your region, but nationwide. Virtual and in-person events and online platforms – such as NACWA’s Engage™ Forum and Utility Executive Peer-to-Peer Network – keep you connected with fellow members to share valuable resources, information and ideas.

NACWA’s committee and workgroup structures invite Association members to work collectively to shape national clean water policy and offer an opportunity to engage with other utility leaders in a collaborative setting.

As the leader in national clean water advocacy, and the strongest voice for publicly owned wastewater and stormwater utilities, NACWA provides members clear and concise analysis of legislative, regulatory and legal developments and trends. From weekly advocacy updates in the Clean Water Current, to in-depth coverage of key issues through blog posts, press releases, and the Clean Water Advocate bi-annual magazine, NACWA’s resources provide a comprehensive source of clean water information.

NACWA's awards programs annually recognize member agencies and individuals that have contributed service excellence within the public clean water sector.

Affiliate members can take advantage of NACWA’s sponsorship and advertising opportunities to showcase contributions and build strong relationships with utilities nationwide.

NACWA's website offers an array of high-value information that is readily accessible. White papers, publications and featured resources such as the MS4 Stormwater Permitting Guide – coupled with technical information included in the triennial Financial Survey and annual Service Charge Index – provide powerful tools for members to benchmark their utilities and make more informed decisions.

NACWA’s National Office staff works actively for Association members as full-time advocates before Congress and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. They effectively coordinate the activities of NACWA’s committees and conferences and serve as an “on-call" resource to member agency leadership and their staff.