Government and Public Affairs

AWWA Government Affairs Office

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AWWA Government Affairs Office in Washington, DC, is close to the White House, Capitol Hill and the US Environmental Protection Agency — the government entities that are the focus of most of its attention.

The Washington staff, led by Deputy Executive Director Tom Curtis, coordinates its activities with the Water Utility Council (WUC). Together they develop programs to initiate, evaluate, respond, and comment -- within the framework of Association policy -- on legislative, regulatory, and other matters that affect water utilities.

The Government Affairs Office assists in framing legislation and helps members strategically position and explain issues to regulatory agencies. It also organizes the annual Water Matters! Fly-in and reports on regulatory and legislative issues to all those involved in formulating drinking water policies.

Learn more about Government Affairs activites.

AWWA Public Affairs

Public Affairs identifies key trends and issues related to safe water; helps inform consumers, media, lawmakers, regulators, manufacturers, consultants and water professionals in matters related to safe water; and advocates for public policies that promote safe drinking water and reflect sound science.

AWWA Public Affairs also

• produces press releases and utility alerts,
• manages the popular Only Tap Water Delivers program,
• provides resources for utilities to celebrate Drinking Water Week each year, 
• maintains the DrinkTap.org website for consumers of public water, and
• invites your comments at the Drinktap.org blog.

Find out more about AWWA's public affairs activities.