The National Rural Water Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to training, supporting, and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small and rural communities across the country.
NRWA provides training and technical assistance nationwide through affiliated State Rural Water Associations that currently have over 31,000 utility system members across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Rural Water training and technical assistance covers every aspect of operating, managing and financing water and wastewater utilities.
NRWA provides training and technical assistance to all eligible water and wastewater systems, regardless of membership. Membership supports State Associations magazines, legislative representation and internal costs.
NRWA programs generally focus on assisting small and rural communities that serve less than 10,000 people. However, State Associations work in different ways with all sized systems, with many large cities demonstrating their support for Rural Water as members.
State Rural Water Associations have full-time staff and offices located throughout the country to serve all 50 states, tribally-owned systems, and the U.S. Territories.
NRWA programs and staff exclusively focus on helping rural and small-town America, where 1 in 5 Americans live and work. In addition, State Rural Water Associations have built up substantial expertise in emergency response, operator certification and training, cybersecurity, and other areas that directly benefit 220,035,060 Americans, including many residents in urban areas.
Our mission is to strengthen State Associations.
Safe drinking water and clean wastewater treatment are vital to the health and safety of Americans. With the support of our State Associations, NRWA strives to protect the quality of life in America, while supporting the grassroots efforts required to help rural communities thrive.
How can you help support our grassroots mission? Become a Supporting Member of the National Rural Water Association today and help us continue providing safe drinking water and clean wastewater services to rural Americans in small and rural communities.
