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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May 8, 2024
EPA Finalizes Revisions to Water Quality Standards Regulations on Protecting Tribal Reserved Rights
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May 8, 2024
Final CERCLA PFAS Rule Hits Federal Register with Effective Date of July 8; Legislative Advocacy for Targeted Exemption Continues
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May 8, 2024
EPA Administrator Regan Testifies Before Senate EPW Committee
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May 8, 2024
Water Access Data Collection Act Introduced in the Senate
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May 8, 2024
EPA to Host Webinar on Addressing Stormwater Challenges with Technical Assistance and Funding
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 19, 2024
EPA’s Final PFAS CERCLA Rule Continues to Present Significant Liability Threats to Public Clean Water Utilities
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April 17, 2024
Water Sector Organizations Applaud New Water Affordability Legislation
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April 16, 2024
Water Coalition Against PFAS Commends House Introduction of the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act to Shield Water Systems and Ratepayers from Increased Costs and Hold Polluters Accountable
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April 8, 2024
Water Week 2024 to Focus on Critical Legislative, Regulatory Challenges Facing the Water Sector
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March 20, 2024
Water Coalition Testifies Before Senate About Importance of a PFAS CERCLA Exemption for Utilities
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 3, 2024
Roseville officials gripe as wipes plug pipes
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May 3, 2024
What are PFAS? 'Forever chemicals' are common and dangerous.
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May 3, 2024
Baltimore-area residents could face higher water bills, DC lead pipe program shows
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May 2, 2024
Maine's clean water sector warns of impending landfill capacity crisis
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May 1, 2024
El Paso Water service in new neighborhoods could cost $1 billion over 10 years. Who should shoulder the cost?
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.