Press Archives
02/28/2012 - National Association of Water Companies Testifies before Congress on Solutions to Nation’s Water Infrastructure Financing Needs
Jeffry Sterba, president and CEO of American Water Works Company, NAWC’s largest member, spoke to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment during a hearing entitled “A Review of Innovative Financing Approaches for Community Water Infrastructure Projects.”
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.
10/04/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Announces 2011–2012 Board of Directors and New President
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced today that Lisa Sparrow, President & CEO, Utilities, Inc., has been named president of the NAWC Board of Directors. Sparrow, who joined Utilities, Inc. in April 2002, assumes the NAWC Board presidency from Eric W. Thornburg, Chairman, President and CEO of the Connecticut Water Company.
10/04/2011 - Local Leaders Discuss California’s Water Challenges & Solutions at 2011 NAWC Water Summit
The 2011 NAWC Water Summit hosted local leaders from San Diego and Los Angeles to discuss the benefits of public-private partnerships in the water industry. The panel, titled “Water is Your Business: Local Leaders on Building Partnerships,” was part of the Water is Your Business initiative.
09/28/2011 - 2011 NAWC Water Summit to Host Local Leaders to Discuss California’s Water Challenges & Solutions
On October 4, the 2011 NAWC Water Summit will host local leaders from San Diego and Los Angeles to discuss the benefits of public-private partnerships in the water industry. Panelists will describe how they set objectives and expectations for water infrastructure and reliable service in the face of supply challenges.
09/16/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Responds to President Obama’s Infrastructure Bank Proposal
President Barack Obama delivered a jobs speech to a joint session of Congress to urge congressional leaders to pass the American Jobs Act, a bill that would create an American Infrastructure Financing Authority – or “infrastructure bank” – to facilitate infrastructure projects nationwide. The NAWC stresses the need for incentives to move water forward.
08/23/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Announces Leading Writers to Speak at 2011 NAWC Water Summit
Water Author’s Forum will feature discussions on solutions, future challenges. Renowned authors Robert Glennon, David Zetland, Steve Maxwell and Brian Fagan will join moderator, Christopher Gasson, at the 2011 NAWC Water Summit.
06/15/2011 - Water For People Gala Raises $80,000 at Inaugural Women in Water Event
NAWC-sponsored event recognizes actions of women in water, celebrates industry and government partnerships to provide sustainable water solutions and hygiene education worldwide.
06/10/2011 - Members of the National Association of Water Companies Work with North Carolina Groups to Solve Complex Water Challenges
Opposition groups continue to offer false claims.
05/25/2011 - Under Secretary of State Maria Otero to Headline DC's Water For People Gala to Recognize Women in Water
Event celebrates belief that through coordination with non-profits, governments, communities and the private sector, we can provide everyone with safe water and hope for the future
05/02/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Celebrates National Drinking Water Week
Highlights the importance of tap water, encourages investment in water infrastructure
04/29/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Applauds Efforts to Improve Aging Transportation and Water Infrastructure
Groups aim to change the conversation, advance improvement agenda at Washington summit
04/19/2011 - National Association of Water Companies Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Water For People Gala to Honor Women in Water
Event affirms water is a women’s issue and will recognize worldwide actions of women in water
03/09/2011 - Water Service Providers Deliver Annual Report to Congressional Leaders
NAWC members brief Members of Congress on sustainable water infrastructure solutions
10/27/2010 - National Association of Water Companies names Eric W. Thornburg President of the NAWC Board of Directors
09/27/2010 - National Association of Water Companies to Participate in Water Innovations Alliance Conference
09/20/2010 - National Association of Water Companies Applauds Senate Passage of Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act
07/10/2010 - U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Water Companies Launch “Water Is Your Business” Series
Partnership Highlights Best Practices to Improve Economic Competitiveness for Businesses
05/18/2010 - National Association of Water Companies Supports National Public Works Week, Honors Clean Water Act Creators
04/28/2010 - National Association of Water Companies Supports Senate Action on Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2010
Bill to Remove Barrier to Water Infrastructure Investment Would Create Small Business Opportunities and Jobs
03/23/2010 - National Association of Water Companies Applauds House Passage of Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
Urges Senate to Quickly Consider HR 4849’s Significant Measures for Infrastructure Improvement
03/17/2010 - National Association of Water Companies Applauds House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010
Urges House to Quickly Bring Important Infrastructure Investment Bill to the Floor for Passage
03/08/2010 - Water Service Providers to Deliver Annual Report to Congressional Leaders
National Association of Water Companies Members to Brief Elected Officials on Private Water Solutions
02/09/2010 - Water Research Foundation Appoints Dennis W. Doll to Board of Trustees
Seasoned Industry Executive to Support Foundation Mission to Advance the Science of Water
11/13/2009 - National Association of Water Companies Announces 2009–2010 Board of Directors
Aquarion Company’s Charles Firlotte named President of the NAWC Board of Directors
10/22/2009 - Water Utility Industry Supports Sustainability, Water Conservation through Management Innovations
National Association of Water Companies Announces 2009 Management Innovation Awards
07/29/2009 - Experts Find Consensus in Meeting Water Infrastructure Challenges
NAWC Executive Director Michael Deane Joins Aspen Institute Panel Discussion to Define Sustainable Path Forward
07/15/2009 - National Association of Water Companies Calls on Congress to Encourage Responsible Water Use, Sustainable Infrastructure Investment
Expresses Serious Concerns Regarding Proposed Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009
06/02/2009 - National Association of Water Companies Names Michael Deane as Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director and Director of Strategic Development Assumes Association’s Primary Leadership Position
06/01/2009 - National Association of Water Companies Welcomes Members of the Water Partnership Council
Continues focus on solutions to nation’s critical water and wastewater challenges
05/14/2009 - National Association of Water Companies Supports Reauthorization of Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds
05/07/2009 - National Association of Water Companies Names Michael Deane Deputy Executive Director and Director of Strategic Development
Former EPA official brings decades of water industry and issue expertise
03/05/2009 - NAWC Calls on Law Makers to Carefully Examine Infrastructure Funding Options
Executive director cautions against restricting access to customers of investor owned utilities
01/22/2009 - Private Water Providers Request Access to DW-SRF
01/15/2009 - Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) Introduces the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act
H.R. 537 Provides Important Avenue for Essential Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Financing
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