Government Affairs

Led by Deputy Executive Director Tom Curtis, staff at AWWA's Government Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., attend to legislative and regulatory actions that impact water utilities in the United States.

• The Washington staff closely coordinates its many activities with the Water Utility Council. Together they develop action programs to initiate, evaluate, respond, and comment within the framework of AWWA policy, on legislative, regulatory, and other matters which directly affect water utilities.
• AWWA's Government Affairs Office keeps current lists of state and federal contacts, assists in framing legislation, and helps members strategically position and explain issues to regulatory agencies.
• Through the annual member Fly In, the office also helps members locate and meet with officials and other regulators, legislators, health organizations, and public policy makers.

Through these and other efforts, AWWA works to ensure the safety of public water supplies while minimizing the financial burden on utilities and their customers.

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