NAWC: 2025 Infrastructure Report Card Highlights Water, Wastewater Challenges

Philadelphia – With the release of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) President and CEO Robert F. Powelson issued the following statement:

“We appreciate ASCE shining a spotlight on the infrastructure challenges we are facing in the United States. With the grades for drinking water (C-) and wastewater (D+) remaining unchanged since 2021, it’s clear that our nation’s water and wastewater systems continue to face significant challenges. NAWC has long recognized the importance of water infrastructure investment so communities have safe and reliable access to safe drinking water.

“While federal funding is crucial, it alone will not suffice to tackle the extensive infrastructure needs across the country. Clearly, there is a water crisis across the US that is affecting water quality and quantity. It is local, regional and even global in scale. However, the solution in order to solve these problems is going to come from private sector investment and cooperation with local, state and federal leaders.

“It is imperative that we recognize the need for collaborative efforts between public and private sectors to ensure that every community has access to safe, reliable water services. Together, we must prioritize sustainable funding strategies and foster partnerships that will enable us to build a resilient water infrastructure for future generations.”

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National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) member companies safeguard public health and promote environmental stewardship as they serve the water and wastewater needs of millions of Americans every day. NAWC members have an exceptional record of compliance with federal and state health and environmental regulations. Ensuring this high standard of quality requires extraordinary amounts of capital investment. The nation’s largest regulated, private water companies collectively invest over $5.5 billion annually to ensure their water infrastructure is well maintained and that safe and clean drinking water is available whenever needed. Learn more about NAWC and the companies we proudly represent at www.nawc.org or follow on Twitter and LinkedIn.