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 Rahkia Nance.
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 23, 2026
EPA Launches Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0 to Expand Water Reuse, Cut Costs and Strengthen National Water Supply
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April 23, 2026
HRSD’s Dr. Charles Bott Named Chair of EPA’s Science Advisory Board
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April 23, 2026
NACWA Urges Key Funding Priorities for Clean Water in FY 2027 Testimony to House Appropriations Subcommittees
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April 23, 2026
Water Sector Advocates Gather in Washington for National Water Policy Fly-In; NACWA Board Approves Preliminary 2027 Budget
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April 23, 2026
NACWA Launches New Utility Workforce & HR Workgroup
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 13, 2026
Water Sector Leaders Converge on Washington for Annual National Water Policy Fly-In During Water Week
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February 3, 2026
NACWA Recognizes Utilities, Public Servants for Leadership in Environmental Protection
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July 24, 2025
NACWA Recognizes Peak Performance Honorees at 2025 Utility Leadership Conference
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May 2, 2025
Proposed EPA Budget Puts Americans' Health and Clean Water at Risk
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April 7, 2025
Water Week 2025 to Focus on Critical Legislative and Regulatory Challenges Facing the Water Sector
NACWA's releases both chronicle and help shape the national news headlines that directly impact the entire Clean Water Sector.
NACWA in the News
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October 2, 2025
Federal judge dismisses attempt to make EPA regulate PFAS in biosolids
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September 30, 2025
Carbajal, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Water Infrastructure
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September 22, 2025
EPA to retain CERCLA designation for PFAS, support ‘passive receivers’
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September 3, 2025
EPA halts stricter water rules for meat plants
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September 2, 2025
EPA Decision Avoids Facility Closures and Unnecessary Economic Impacts, Affirms Poultry Industry’s Wastewater Treatment Efficiency
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.
