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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June 1, 2023
Water Sector Sits Down with EPA to Discuss PFAS CERCLA Enforcement Discretion
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June 1, 2023
NACWA Comments Highlight Serious Concerns with EPA’s Proposed Drinking Water Standards for PFAS
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June 1, 2023
Supreme Court Issues New Test for Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
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June 1, 2023
Senate Holds Hearing on Water Affordability Challenges in Rural Communities
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June 1, 2023
Deconstructing the Debt Ceiling Deal: A Closer Look at the Spending Changes, Covid Relief Funds, and More
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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May 23, 2023
Highlights of Water Sector Press Conference on Report and Recommendations for Low-Income Water Assistance
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April 25, 2023
Water Week 2023 - Climate Resilience, Water Infrastructure Funding, and Regulating PFAS Chemicals Take Center State During Annual Water Sector Capitol Hill Fly-In
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April 24, 2023
Five National Water Associations Advise Congress to Build Permanent Low-Income Water Assistance Program at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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March 15, 2023
NACWA Senate Testimony Focuses on Full Funding and Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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February 15, 2023
NACWA Honors 2023 National Environmental Achievement Award Winners
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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May 22, 2023
Your flushable wipes could be costing Nashville millions of dollars
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May 17, 2023
Maine water district takes steps to tackle PFAS-contaminated wastewater biosolids
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May 16, 2023
State lawmakers eye bill to protect soil, farms from PFAS
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May 15, 2023
N.J. state senator waters down plan to ban non-flushable wipes
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May 12, 2023
As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers
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.