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Studies show that customers and public officials pay more attention to what they hear from the media compared to any other source of information, including their own local water utility. As our country continues to face tough water challenges, it's more important than ever to get the story right.

The NAWC is the voice of the private water industry, and we are committed to serving as a credible resource for journalists who wish to learn more about private water companies and the work our members are doing in communities and cities across the country. Get the facts on private water from the people who know.




Press Releases


01/25/2012 - National Association of Water Companies Responds to State of the Union

The National Association of Water Companies urges President, Congress to consider out-of-sight, out-of-mind water infrastructure. We applaud the President's emphasis on rebuilding our infrastructure, and water service is a key component of that.



11/17/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Praises Repeal of Withholding Tax

On Thursday, November 16, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 674 – bipartisan legislation. This marked the final stage in the legislative process to fully repeal the three percent Withholding Tax mandate enacted in Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. The repeal will now be sent to the President for his signature.



10/31/2011 - NAWC Discusses Water Implications of the World’s Population Reaching 7 Billion
The world’s population reaching 7 billion highlights private water industry’s contributions to the future of water management. Click here to read a quote from NAWC Executive Director, Michael Deane.

10/25/2011 - Deadline Approaching for Applications to the Leadership Center
The 2012 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center is a cooperative venture of the following associations -- NAWC, WEF, AWWA, NACWA, AMWA.

10/05/2011 - NAWC Announces 2011 Management Innovation Award Winners

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced the NAWC Management Innovation Award winners at the 2011 NAWC Water Summit. The NAWC Management Innovation Awards offer a unique opportunity for NAWC members to be recognized for new and innovative programs that have benefitted their organization, their customers, the communities they serve or the water industry as a whole.


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Water Policy Report: Groups Push 'True Cost' Water As Part Of Broad Watershed Approaches by Aaron Lovell
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