National Rural Water Association through its State Rural Water affiliates is the nation’s largest water and wastewater utility membership association with over 31,000 members.

Apprenticeship Program

It takes more than 380,000 highly skilled water and wastewater personnel to ensure the public supply of safe drinking water and to protect our lakes, streams and groundwater. Advancements in water treatment and supply technology have increased the skills and training required of this workforce. Water professionals are ultimately responsible for meeting stringent regulatory standards, replacing aging infrastructure, recruiting and training new operations specialists, and responding to and recovering from disasters.

Learn How NRWA is Training the Next Generation of Water and Wastewater Professionals

Technical Assistance and Training

Rural Water is the premier trainer of the water and wastewater industry. State Rural Water Associations train over 100,000 people annually. Rural Water training and technical assistance helps communities comply with the the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. Our Association believes in empowering local entities by providing the knowledge and resources they need.

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NRWA is a grassroots organization founded on the principle of neighbors helping each other. Membership dues allow NRWA to provide critically-needed assistance to rural and small communities, and represent their interests in Washington, D.C. Get involved with great people, stay on top of events that affect you, and support America’s water and wastewater professionals! Become a member of NRWA today.

News:

Iowa Rural Water Assists with Recovery Efforts in Hamburg

Iowa endured historic flooding along with other Midwestern states last month and conditions worsened for Hamburg, Iowa when the levees broke on March 17. Iowa Rural Water Association Circuit Rider Zeb McFarland headed out to assist in recovery and assessed the damaged areas with Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). After sitting down with city employees, a plan was developed.…read more →

NRWA Apprenticeship Program Partners with California State University

Duncan, Okla. – NRWA and California State University at Sacramento, Office of Water Programs (OWP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 26, 2019, recognizing the Office of Water Programs Operator Courses as quality training that may be utilized in the NRWA Apprenticeship Program. “NRWA recognizes the importance of consistent core training for the overall occupational training combined…read more →

WaterPro 2019: You’re Invited to the Industry Event of the Year

Duncan, Okla. - The WaterPro Conference, coordinated by the National Rural Water Association, will be held in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, September 9 - 11. This event brings together water and wastewater utility systems – large and small, municipal and rural – for sessions in operations, management, boardsmanship and governance. Registration has been opened for all to attend…read more →

Widespread Flooding Impacts Nebraska

Nearly eight million people were under flood warnings in the Midwest on Tuesday March 12, after a “bomb cyclone” had blown its way through. Flood waters were especially widespread in Nebraska, with Gov. Pete Ricketts saying it was the “most widespread disaster we have had in our state’s history.” (cnn.com) Snowfall amounted to 12-17 inches in places such as Scottsbluff…read more →

Conservation Starts Conversations

In conjunction with US EPA's Fix a Leak we want to share this article from Rural Water. By Tim Roberston, CEO, SaveWaterSaveMoney Last week, I came home from the supermarket with a big smile on my face. I’d managed to pick up a huge T-Bone steak at the end of its shelf life, saving me 30% off the original price.…read more →