WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) hosted the Rural Water Policy Forum on April 16 during the 2026 Water Week in Washington, D.C. During the forum, four panels comprising industry professionals and leaders discussed voluntary regionalization for rural water systems, the viability and sustainability of small and rural water systems, and how federal policy can support these efforts.
"Water and wastewater systems are the backbone of rural communities, protecting public health and supporting economic growth. As the voice for rural water and wastewater systems across the country, NRWA was proud to host the Rural Water Policy Forum to bring the rural perspective and challenges to the national stage during Water Week," said NRWA Chief Executive Officer Matt Holmes. "We look forward to continuing these discussions to implement federal policy to help rural America thrive."