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260,502

Hours Spent Helping Systems

66,520

Number of Systems Helped

23,586

System Personnel Trained

The National Rural Water Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to training, supporting, and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small communities across the United States. The mission of NRWA is to strengthen State Associations.

About Us

NRWA has a portfolio of federally-funded programs to support small and rural water and wastewater systems across the Nation. These programs are an essential part of our Association and help bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and available resources in rural America.

Water Circuit Riders

Wastewater Technicians

NRWA Apprenticeship Program

Source Water Protection

Energy Efficiency Program

USDA Rural Development Loan & Grant Program

Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance Program

NRWA Environmental Finance Center

Water Pro Conference

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Rural Water Rally

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Future In-Service Training

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Sioux Center & Hull Officials Celebrate “Golden Spike Milestone” Connecting South Dakota and Iowa

September 23, 2021

NRWA Congratulates Congressman Hal Rogers of Kentucky

September 02, 2021

NRWA Welcomes Steel and Harper

August 26, 2021

Sophia Oberton Testifies on Behalf of Rural Water Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

July 29, 2021

We invite you to join our nationwide partnership of rural water and wastewater professionals. Support our grassroots efforts to ensure that Americans continue to have safe drinking water and a clean environment.

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