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Over $6B

Invested each year by the country's 15 largest regulated, private water companies to improve water system quality and reliability across the country — Nearly half of what the federal government invests annually

24%

Lower likelihood of water quality violations among NAWC member companies, compared to government-run systems, according to American Journal of Political Science data

34.6%

Lower likelihood of NAWC member company employees to experience work-related injuries and illnesses than government-run utility employees, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data
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NAWC Honors John “Kani” Kadowaki with the 2024 Living Water Award at Annual Water Summit

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PHILADELPHIA – The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is proud to announce John “Kani” Kadowaki of Hawaii Water Service as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Living Water Award. […]

NAWC Member Companies Invest $5.5 Billion Nationwide To Improve Water Quality and Reliability

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PHILADELPHIA — During the 2024 Water Summit, where industry leaders and stakeholders gathered to discuss advancements and strategies for the future of water services, the National Association of Water Companies […]

NAWC Welcomes Calgon Carbon Corp. as General Sponsor

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PHILADELPHIA – With its extensive expertise in delivering reliable water quality solutions, the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced Calgon Carbon as its newest General Sponsor. “Calgon Carbon is […]

Overwhelming, Bipartisan Majority of Pennsylvanians Would Pay More to Ensure Higher Water Quality and Reliability

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PHILADELPHIA – A survey released today by the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) of likely Pennsylvania voters found that nearly four out of five Pennsylvanians (79%), on both sides of […]

NAWC Says EPA Superfund Designation for PFAS Shifts Liability from Polluters to Water Consumers

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The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) said the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) designation today of certain PFAS as hazardous under the nation’s Superfund law will push liability from polluters to communities.

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