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La National Rural Water Association (NRWA) es una organización sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a la formación, el apoyo y la promoción de los profesionales del agua y las aguas residuales que prestan servicio a las pequeñas comunidades de todo Estados Unidos. La misión de la NRWA es fortalecer las asociaciones estatales.
Programas
La NRWA cuenta con una cartera de programas financiados con fondos federales para apoyar a los sistemas de agua y aguas residuales pequeños y rurales de todo el país. Estos programas son una parte esencial de nuestra Asociación y ayudan a salvar la brecha entre los requisitos reglamentarios y los recursos disponibles en las zonas rurales de Estados Unidos.
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What is the National Rural Water Association (NRWA)?
The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting rural and small water and wastewater utilities. Through training, technical assistance, advocacy, and funding support, NRWA helps communities provide safe, reliable drinking water and clean wastewater services.
Who does NRWA serve?
NRWA serves rural and small water and wastewater utilities, utility operators, board members, municipal leaders, tribal communities, and State Rural Water Associations, as they work to improve water and wastewater services and infrastructure across the United States and Puerto Rico.
What services does NRWA provide?
NRWA provides:
- On-site technical assistance
- Water and wastewater operator training
- Source water protection programs
- Energy efficiency assessments
- USDA Rural Development loan and grant support
- Regulatory compliance assistance
- Cybersecurity and emergency preparedness resources
- National advocacy for rural water and wastewater systems
- And more!
Does NRWA provide free technical assistance for water and wastewater utilities?
Yes, NRWA’s technical assistance programs are funded through partnerships with federal agencies, allowing eligible rural water and wastewater systems to receive expert assistance at no cost to the utility.
How do I request technical assistance?
Utilities in need of technical assistance can contact their State Rural Water Association directly for assistance or fill out the technical assistance request form here.
What training opportunities are available?
NRWA hosts conferences, webinars, online learning through WaterPro Academy, and the Utility Management Certification as training opportunities for water and wastewater operators. State Rural Water Associations host certification preparation and specialized technical training throughout the year.
Where can I find funding resources for water and wastewater infrastructure projects?
NRWA helps communities identify funding opportunities through USDA Rural Development, State Revolving Funds, and additional federal and state financing resources. NRWA also operates its own Revolving Loan Fund through USDA Rural Development.
What membership opportunities are available through NRWA?
NRWA offers two membership types: supporting memberships for individuals and associate memberships for companies and organizations.
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