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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March 13, 2024
President Releases Proposed FY 2025 Budget, Calls for Increase to EPA Budget but Cuts to CWSRF
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March 13, 2024
Senate Holding Hearing Next Week on CERCLA Protections for PFAS; Utility Advocacy Needed!
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March 13, 2024
Low-Income Water Program Continues to Draw National Attention
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March 13, 2024
NACWA Comments on New York’s Draft Strategy to Address PFAS
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March 6, 2024
FY 2024 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill Released
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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February 14, 2024
NACWA Honors 2024 National Environmental Achievement Award Winners
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December 13, 2023
NACWA Report - U.S. Clean Water Utilities Make Gains on Climate Adaptation Resiliency Efforts; Costs to Meet Operational and Maintenance Needs of Wastewater Sector Through 2050 Will Exceed $360 Billion
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September 28, 2023
Public Water Utilities Warn Congress: Historic Cuts to Clean Water State Revolving Fund will Derail Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Country
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September 19, 2023
Water Utilities Recognized as Industry and Community Leaders in Solving Water Challenges
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July 18, 2023
Feds Vastly Underestimate Forever Chemical Clean-Up Costs for Water Sector; PFAS Myths Report Shows Operational Costs for Wastewater Utilities to go up 60%, Drinking Water Utilities Require at Least $50 Billion for New Treatment Technology
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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March 15, 2024
Board of County Commissioners to recognize Johnson County Wastewater for winning Environmental Achievement Award
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March 15, 2024
First phase of 6-year sewer system project begins
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March 15, 2024
Maryland lawmaker takes steps to ban PFAS pesticides from sale in the state
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March 15, 2024
What are PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’, and why are they in Georgia’s drinking water?
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March 15, 2024
How to use COVID-19 wastewater data to make safer choices, according to experts
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.