
03/22/2023
Access to safe, reliable and affordable clean water is a right. On this , we commend the collective impact of NACWA Members working 24/7 to build a strong and sustainable future for all.
NACWA is the nation’s recognized leader in Clean Water issue advocacy. NACWA represents public clean water agencies of all sizes nationwide.
Founded in 1970, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is the nation’s recognized leader in regulatory, legislative and legal advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. Our vision is to represent every utility as a NACWA member, helping to build a strong and sustainable clean water future.
Founded in 1970, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide, and is a top technical resource in water quality, water management and sustainable ecosystem protection. NACWA’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 communities. For more information or to join in our mission, contact us at [email protected].
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Access to safe, reliable and affordable clean water is a right. On this , we commend the collective impact of NACWA Members working 24/7 to build a strong and sustainable future for all.
NACWA Member Spotlight: Hampton Roads Sanitation District and DC Water collaboration sparks award-winning innovation. Read more about their award-winning project https://www.nacwa.org/about-us/member-spotlight/2023/03/15/hampton-roads-sanitation-district-and-dc-water-collaboration-sparks-award-winning-innovation
Live at 10 AM EST - NACWA President Tom Sigmund of Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District - NEW Water will testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about putting federal infrastructure investments to work https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/3/implementing-iija-perspectives-on-the-drinking-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-act
NACWA sent a letter to Capitol Hill outlining the Association’s top legislative priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Read more https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2023/03/08/nacwa-shares-farm-bill-priorities-with-capitol-hill
On this , NACWA acknowledges the valuable contributions made by , helping to protect the environment and provide safe worldwide. We celebrate these !
Registration is open for the only national conference designed for professionals – NACWA’s National Pretreatment Workshop + Training, May 16-19, in Boise, ID! Connect with peers and get the most recent developments in pretreatment. Register today! https://www.nacwa.org/conferences-events/2023-national-pretreatment-workshop-training
NACWA is proud to be a Visionary Sponsor at the 2023 WateReuse Association Symposium in Atlanta.
NACWA Member Spotlight: Metro Water Recovery Works to transform the community’s opinion of wastewater. Read more about their award-winning project https://www.nacwa.org/about-us/member-spotlight/2023/03/01/metro-water-recovery-works-to-transform-community-s-opinion-of-wastewater
Three states introduce wipes bills - Massachusetts, Colorado, and Hawaii are the latest states looking to address the problem of flushed wipes through legislation. Read more https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2023/03/01/three-states-introduce-wipes-bills
Registration is open for the cornerstone event of ! Join colleagues from around the country at the National Water Policy Fly-In , April 25-26 in Washington, DC. Get more info www. waterweek.us/nwpf
NACWA submitted comments February 10 on EPA’s proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) regulations, supporting changes that would help clean water utilities benefit from the program. Read more https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2023/02/22/nacwa-supports-changes-to-renewable-fuel-standard-to-incentivize-co-digestion-of-food-waste
Hot off the press – NACWA’s Winter 2023 edition of the Clean Water Advocate! Thanks to contributing writers from Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District - NEW Water, Seattle Public Utilities, Baker Botts, Stantec, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, and Louisville MSD. Read online here https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-advocate.
Congratulations to the 2023 National Environmental Achievement Award recipients! NACWA is proud to honor your outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the clean water community. https://bit.ly/3XEvNY9
Sending love to our incredible members, , who diligently work to protect public health and the environment.❤️
NACWA is in this week for our annual Winter Conference! The event kicked off with the key updates from the Biosolids and Water Quality Committees on the state of . Follow for event highlights this week.
Read the latest NACWA blog post, 5 Things You Need to Know from the Digital Twin Readiness Guide, by guest contributors Michael Karl, Pusker Regmi and Alan Tucker with Brown and Caldwell . https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/the-water-voice/2023/02/08/5-things-you-need-to-know-from-the-digital-twin-readiness-guide
NACWA shares key legislative priorities with Capitol Hill. Read more: https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2023/02/08/nacwa-shares-key-legislative-priorities-with-capitol-hill?utm_source=Real%20Magnet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=190116040
EPA finalizes flawed update to Financial Capability Assessment Guidance.
Read more: https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2023/02/02/epa-finalizes-flawed-update-to-financial-capability-assessment-guidance
Last week, NACWA joined 12 other organizations calling on Congress to support community resilience and climate adaptation. Check out our letter here -> https://rb.gy/ggihlv
The Honorable Charles Schumer Democratic Leader, U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Republican Leader, U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable…
NACWA knows , but we also know good tunes! Set the vibe for your weekend and check out some of our staff favorites. 🎶
Member Spotlight: The Great Lakes Water Authority engages its community and key stakeholders with informative video. https://www.nacwa.org/about-us/member-spotlight/2023/01/25/the-great-lakes-water-authority-develops-informative-video-to-engage-its-community?utm_source=Real%20Magnet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=189666863
We’re less than one month away from NACWA’s Winter Conference, February 13-16 in . Save you spot - register today! nacwa.org/23Winter
NACWA wishes you a happy, healthy and peaceful Holiday Season!
. municipal leaders held a press call this week to discuss and emphasize the ongoing need for federal assistance to low-income residents struggling to keep up with increasing water bills. Read more https://www.route-fifty.com/infrastructure/2022/12/municipal-water-leaders-want-more-federal-help-poor-customers/380916
They say they’re facing an untenable situation as low-income households are pressured by higher rates and systems need major upgrades. One official warns that a recent drinking water failure in Mississippi “is a harbinger of a wider national problem.”
Read the latest NACWA blog post, The Evolution of Water Reuse, by guest contributors Melanie Holmer and Adam Zacheis with Brown and Caldwell. https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/the-water-voice/2022/12/14/the-evolution-of-water-reuse
NACWA President Tom Sigmund of Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District - NEW Water met with Senator Tammy Baldwin today to discuss this year’s historic focus on water infrastructure and plans for continued progress into the new Congress.
Member Spotlight: The LOTT Clean Water Alliance goes virtual to spotlight its vital work. https://bit.ly/3XSHP1d
Remember: fats, oils and grease () clog pipes and can damage sewer systems – never pour them down the drain. Check out this article about how to protect your pipes this holiday season https://cutt.ly/ze0q987. We wish you a happy, healthy and safe ! 🦃
Access to safely managed sanitation is critical to public health and safety. This , we remember those who are still without and salute clean water utilities - - protecting our communities 24/7.
Last week, NACWA and AMWA sent a joint letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee Leadership requesting the highest level of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) funding. Read more https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2022/11/02/nacwa-amwa-continue-push-for-highest-possible-fy23-federal-funding
Member Spotlight: AlexRenew uses cartoons to engage residents on the importance of its RiverRenew Tunnel Project. https://bit.ly/3gO9aAT
Once one of the most polluted rivers in the US, the is now a social and economic hub for the community with a thriving aquatic wildlife population.
Infrastructure investment is good policy and supports local economies in every state! Through the , we’re able to advance clean water workforce development and good-paying jobs within the water sector.
The vital work clean water agencies do every minute of every day without interruption contributes to the overall health of a community’s people, economy, and environment.
October 18 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first major U.S. law to address water pollution – the Clean Water Act. NACWA celebrates with the water sector as we reflect on its significant impact and our shared accomplishments over the past 50 years.
Since its founding 60 years ago, Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment core mission has been the protection of public health and the environment. To date, LASAN’s efforts have resulted in a 95% reduction in pollution. Read more https://nacwa50report.org/SuccessStories/Los-Angeles-Sanitation-and-Environment.
One of the Oldest Systems in the Nation Still Sets the Standards Today
Creek turnaround enabled City of Garland, Texas Government to support a variety of new businesses, which helped to fuel economic growth in the city. Read more: https://nacwa50report.org/SuccessStories/Garland-Water-Utilities
Growth Fuels Investments in Infrastructure and Creek Turnaround
Supreme Court opens new term with debate over wetlands jurisdiction - read more https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2022/10/06/supreme-court-opens-new-term-with-debate-over-wetlands-jurisdiction.
The MWRDGC has worked for 130 years to build a sophisticated, well-engineered clean water system that protects the region’s environment and its source of drinking water in Lake Michigan. Read more: https://nacwa50report.org/SuccessStories/Metropolitan-Water-Reclamation-District-of-Greater-Chicago
One of the World's Largest Infrastructure Projects Saves One of the Nation's Largest Cities
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Member Spotlight: The City of Richmond harnesses the power of social media to engage the public! https://bit.ly/3fpboWz
Member Spotlight: Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority taps high school technical education students to establish internship program. https://bit.ly/3cqdzYS
Congratulations to NACWA's new 2022-2023 Officers – Tom Sigmund of Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District - NEW Water, OJ McFoy of Buffalo Sewer Authority, Diane Taniguchi-Dennis of Clean Water Services, and Mickey Conway of Metro Water Recovery!
Member Spotlight: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District takes lead in PFAS public guidance! https://bit.ly/3Pm3w57
Member Spotlight: The City of Springfield, Oregon leverages educational video to engage community on CMOM program! https://bit.ly/3y1XeBL
Connect with fellow clean water leaders at NACWA’s Utility Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA, July 24-27! Join us to celebrate five decades of clean water accomplishments and get the tools to prepare you for the next fifty years. Register today! nacwa.org/22ulc
Member Spotlight: Read all about the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission's award winning and creative solution to engage and educate the community. https://bit.ly/3lPgpYC
#WaterWeek2022 is here! Join water professionals nationwide to advocate to federally elected officials and key policymakers the importance of ensuring all communities have access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water and clean water. Visit waterweek.us to get additional information and resources for the week.
NACWA’s Women’s Water Network luncheon - She-cession: A Virus’s Impact on Women’s Progress in the Workplace - created a space to exchange experiences and knowledge gained to help improve workforce cultures and reshape existing gender inequities within the water sector. #Winter22
Day 2 of NACWA’s Winter Conference starts with a stimulating discussion on the strategies utilities can use to ensure that more data leads to smarter decisions and better utility operations. #Winter22
We’ve kicked off NACWA’s 2022 Winter Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, with a discussion on PFAS hosted by the Water Quality, Pretreatment & Pollution Prevention, and Biosolids Committees. Follow #Winter2022 throughout the week to get event highlights!
Congratulations to NACWA's New 2021-2022 Officers! Leaders from DC Water, Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District - NEW Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority, and Clean Water Services. A big thank you to Terry Leeds of KC Water, for his service this past year as President.
Thank you, Congressman Congressman Dan Kildee for your message in support of clean water and the work our sector does to provide this essential service. #WaterWeek2020 #InvestInWater
Live from NACWA's 2020 Winter Conference - Looking Forward: How a Tech-Centric World is Driving Creative Water Solutions. Featuring: Debra Coy, XPV Water Partners Luis Montestruque, Xylem, Inc. Jim Cooper, Arcadis MaryLynn Lodor, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
Working Down the Redfield Ratio: the Past, Present and Future of Clean Water Treatment, featuring John Norton, Director of Energy, Research & Innovation, Great Lakes Water Authority, Detroit, MI #Winter20 #NACWA20
“Women talking to women and confirming their experiences is really validating and important.” Allison Deines from Alexandria Renew Enterprises and Bobbie Larson of Somach Simmons & Dunn, discuss the power of female mentorship at NACWA’s Women’s Water Network Breakfast. #Winter20 #NACWA20
Watch this month's NACWA Knows video, featuring Kristina Surfus, NACWA’s Managing Director of Legislative Affairs, discussing resiliency in the water sector.
NACWA staff is excited to head to #Atlanta for our 2020 Winter Conference next week! Check our page for event highlights and to watch a live stream of select sessions. #NACWA20
Watch this month’s NACWA Knows video, featuring Amanda Waters, NACWA’s General Counsel, discussing the Supreme Court and upcoming arguments in a critical Clean Water Act case.
Watch this month’s NACWA Knows segment discussing PFAS and what POTWs need to know. #NACWAKnows #PFAS
Live from #ULC19 – Borrower Insights and the Role of WIFIA in Financing the Future of Water. Presentations can be found here: https://engagefully.org/Sessions/Details/675199
Live from the #ULC19- Ensuring the Sustainable Water Through Trust and Engagement, featuring panelists from KC Water, MDC - The Metropolitan District, CDM Smith, Buffalo Sewer Authority, and EPC Consultants, Inc. Presentations can be found here: https://engagefully.org/Sessions/Details/675187
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