NRWA Non-Discrimination Notice 

Notice to the Public, Program Participants, and Beneficiaries 

The National Rural Water Association (“NRWA”) is committed to equal access to all of its programs, services, and activities. Accordingly, members of the public, program participants, applicants for services, members, contractors, vendors, and all other persons are to be treated equitably and fairly, and not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or intimidation, regardless of age, sex, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or socioeconomic status. 

NRWA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in any program or activity for which it receives federal financial assistance from any federal agency of the U.S. Government. NRWA complies with all requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s implementing regulations at 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7; the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s implementing regulations at 7 C.F.R. Part 15 et seq.; and all other applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal non-discrimination laws). 

NRWA will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that all persons are not discriminated against and have an equal opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, all NRWA programs, services, and activities. 

Scope of this notice. This notice applies to NRWA’s programs, services, and activities and to the members of the public who participate in or benefit from them. NRWA employees and applicants for employment should refer to the NRWA Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy in the NRWA employee handbook, which governs discrimination, harassment, and retaliation arising out of employment with NRWA. 

Designated Civil Rights Coordinator 

NRWA has designated the following individual to coordinate its efforts to comply with, and to carry out its responsibilities under, the federal non-discrimination laws listed above, including the investigation of any complaint alleging noncompliance: 

Brian Davis 

Compliance Officer and Civil Rights Coordinator 

Asociación Nacional de Aguas Rurales 

2915 S. 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533 

Telephone: 580.252.0629  |  Toll-free: 800.332.8715 

Email: compliance@nrwa.org 

The Civil Rights Coordinator may be reached by telephone, mail, or email at the contact information above. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may contact the Civil Rights Coordinator by dialing 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service, or by emailing compliance@nrwa.org. 

How to File a Discrimination Complaint With NRWA 

Any person who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or intimidation by NRWA, an NRWA employee or agent, or as a result of an NRWA policy or practice, may file a complaint under the NRWA External Complaint/Grievance Resolution Procedure. That procedure is available at https://nrwa.org/grievance-procedure/ and in alternate formats upon request from the Civil Rights Coordinator identified above. NRWA will provide assistance in filing a complaint upon request. 

NRWA does not intimidate, threaten, coerce, or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights under, or opposed actions prohibited by, the federal non-discrimination laws, or for the purpose of interfering with those rights. 

How to File a Discrimination Complaint With a Federal Funding Agency 

A complaint may also be filed directly with the federal agency that provides financial assistance to the program or activity involved, regardless of whether a complaint is filed with NRWA. Filing a complaint with NRWA is not required before filing with a federal agency. 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

For programs or activities that receive assistance from EPA, a complaint must be filed within 180 calendar days of the last act of alleged discrimination and may be sent to: 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Office of Civil Rights and Adjudication, External Civil Rights Division 

Mail Code 2310A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 

Washington, DC 20460 

Telephone: (202) 564-3316 

Email: ECRD_Complaints@epa.gov 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 

For programs or activities that receive assistance from USDA, including USDA Rural Development, a complaint may be filed with the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights as described in the USDA non-discrimination statement below. Complaints generally must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. 

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement 

The following statement is required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is reproduced verbatim: 

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. 

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 

Accommodations, Auxiliary Aids, and Language Access 

NRWA will make every reasonable effort to provide appropriate auxiliary aids, equipment, and services for the visually or hearing impaired, as well as for persons with language barriers who require alternate means of communication (e.g., qualified interpreters and translators, readers, Braille or large print materials, closed-captioned video programs, American Sign Language, etc.). Individuals who require special services or accommodations to participate in a NRWA program, service, or activity should make arrangements by contacting NRWA as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days before the scheduled event, if reasonable. Individuals should contact the Events Manager at 580.252.0629. Requests may also be directed to the Civil Rights Coordinator identified above. 

NRWA will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with limited English proficiency, with a disability, or any group of individuals with disabilities, to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services, or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. NRWA is not required to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. 

Availability of This Notice 

This notice is posted in a prominent place on NRWA’s website at https://nrwa.org/non-discrimination-notice/ and in NRWA’s offices and facilities. The USDA “And Justice for All” poster (AD-475-A) is displayed in NRWA’s offices and is visible to the public and employees. 

This notice is also available in Spanish by toggling the language setting on the website at the same link above. To request this notice in another language, or in an alternate format such as large print, Braille, audio, or accessible electronic format, contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at compliance@nrwa.org or 580.252.0629. 

Effective date: July 1, 2026  |  Last reviewed: August 13, 2026 

NRWA will review this Non-Discrimination Notice at least annually and make necessary revisions to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable federal non-discrimination laws. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.