Clean Water Current

(WASHINGTON) –  “Today’s decision represents a major victory for clean water investment throughout the country.  Public clean water utilities work 24/7 to protect human health and the environment and maintain and improve critical infrastructure.  Today’s commonsense decision will help ensure that the Clean Water Act continues to do exactly what Congress intended – keep our nation’s waters clean and healthy through the imposition of clear, science-based requirements.   

“When Clean Water Act permits are transparent and implementable, utilities can invest public dollars in projects that protect water quality instead of guessing what those projects should be.  As the Supreme Court said at the outset of the decision, the language objected to by San Francisco and public clean water utilities around the country is not necessary to protect water quality.  To the contrary, the permitting certainty provided by the decision will help utilities more efficiently and effectively improve water quality and protect public health.  NACWA is pleased to have led an amicus brief in this case that was joined by public utilities from across the nation and was cited by the Court in its decision.” 

NACWA has been involved in the case since it began in 2020. 

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ABOUT NACWA 

For over 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, legal, and communications advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. Our unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for the public clean water sector and helps advance policies to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all. Our vision is to advance sustainable and responsible policy initiatives that help to shape a strong and sustainable clean water future. For more information, visit us at www.nacwa.org.