CWWA is recognized by the federal government and national bodies as the national voice of this public service sector . The Association focusses its activities and communications on significant national issues, trends and events. As a matter of policy, CWWA coordinates and integrates its events with an event of a member Association or a national event such as the National Conference on Drinking Water. In this manner, CWWA brings national perspectives to regional events, and promotes inter-regional contacts and synergy. CWWA's Annual Management Seminars focus on strategic issues, patterns, changes or directions impacting the management and provision of public water and wastewater services.
Key speakers address each issue in a thought-provoking and factual manner.
Post-presentation discussions help participants formulate positions and solutions to the issue. CWWA's Committees Committees are organized to address current and active issues. They deal with subjects of national significance and are formed with coast to coast representation and participation. Hoc Committees are formed as necessary to address major short-term issues such as new federal legislation, policies or programs. CWWA publications include in-house manuals such as the Primer on Setting Municipal Water and Wastewater Rates .