Organizations and Associations
Below is a listing of some regional and national organizations working on issues related to water and water infrastructure.
New England Interstate
Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)
An interstate agency serving and assisting its member states (Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont), NEIWPCC
coordinates activities and forums that encourage cooperation among the states,
educates the public about key water quality issues, supports research projects,
trains environmental professionals, and provides overall leadership in
water management and protection. Subscribe to the Interstate Water Report
New England Water
Works Association (NEWWA)
Established in 1882, the primary purpose of NEWWA is to promote public
health, safety, and welfare through the advancement and dissemination of knowledge
for improvement of the planning, design, construction, operation, management,
and regulation of water works relating to the production and distribution
of safe, potable drinking water.
New England Water Environment Association
Water Infrastructure Network
The Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) is a broad-based coalition of local
elected officials, drinking water and wastewater service providers, state
environmental and health administrators, engineers and environmentalists
dedicated to preserving and protecting the health, environmental and
economic gains that America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
provides. Includes news articles, reports and other information.
Water Environment Federation
Technical and educational organization working on the preservation and
enhancement of the global water environment. Web site includes information
about regulatory and government issues, training opportunities, and science/technology
resources.
National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
NACWA represents the interests of over 300 public agencies. NACWA members
serve the majority of the sewered population in the United States and collectively
treat and reclaim more than 18 billion gallons of wastewater daily. NACWA
maintains a key role in the development of environmental legislation, and
works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental
programs