National Association of Water Companies
Environmental ServicesPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is a trade association that represents regulated private water utilities responsible for delivering safe drinking water and wastewater services in the United States. Its membership spans utilities of diverse sizes and arrangements, including state-regulated utilities and various forms of public-private partnerships. Collectively, these member companies serve about 73 million Americans each day, equating to a substantial portion of the population. The organization is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and traces its origins to 1895, when a handful of small water utilities formed the association. Operating in the environmental services sector, NAWC serves as a forum for member utilities to engage on issues affecting private water infrastructure, supported by information sharing and cooperative initiatives. In 2026, NAWC announced a partnership with Bluefield Research to accompany a report on the current and future workforce challenges facing the U.S. water utility sector.