The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) is a national trade association that represents publicly owned wastewater and stormwater utilities across the United States. It serves as a leading advocate on clean water issues, with a focus on protecting public health, water quality, and sustainable clean water infrastructure.
Clean water infrastructure funding, wastewater and stormwater regulation, Clean Water Act implementation, PFAS policy, biosolids management, water affordability, climate resilience, nutrient pollution, integrated planning, and related environmental and utility policy
Primarily membership dues from public clean water utilities and affiliated organizations, along with conference, sponsorship, and related association revenue
Member public wastewater and stormwater agencies nationwide; corporate affiliates in the clean water sector; association leadership including its board and staff; closely engaged with Congress and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on policy issues
non-profit trade association