The National Rural Water Association is a nonprofit federation that supports rural and small water and wastewater utilities across the United States. Its mission is to strengthen state associations and help communities provide safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services through training, technical assistance, advocacy, and funding support.
Water and wastewater infrastructure funding, rural utility technical assistance, drinking water safety, wastewater treatment, regulatory policy affecting small utilities, source water protection, energy efficiency, and federal/state financing for rural infrastructure.
Primarily membership dues, sponsorships, grants, and program funding from federal and state sources, including USDA and EPA-related programs.
State Rural Water Associations, USDA Rural Development, EPA, CoBank, and rural water utility operators and local associations nationwide.
Non-profit organization
