NAWC Member Companies Invest $6.8 Billion Nationwide To Improve Water Quality And Reliability

• Regulated, private water companies invested nearly $6.8 billion to improve the safety and reliability of community water systems and infrastructure in 2025.
• Over the past decade, these companies have invested more than $43.5 billion in safety and reliability to meet America’s water infrastructure needs.

Philadelphia — The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) today announced a significant milestone in water infrastructure investment, underscoring the regulated, private water sector’s unwavering commitment to safe, reliable water service for communities across the United States.

America’s 15 largest regulated, private water companies collectively invested nearly $6.8 billion in 2025 to improve infrastructure and enhance the safety and reliability of water and wastewater in their communities. The 2025 investment figure represents a substantial increase over prior years and reflects the sector’s sustained dedication to modernizing the nation’s critical water systems. NAWC has now been tracking this investment figure for a decade and data show that more than $43.5 billion has been invested by these companies over the past ten years.

“The safety and reliability of our nation’s water infrastructure demands urgent and sustained attention. Our members – regulated, private water companies – are rising to meet that challenge, investing nearly $6.8 billion in 2025 alone to replace aging and leaky pipes, remove customers’ lead lines and upgrade water treatment facilities to prevent contamination and protect our waterways” said NAWC President and CEO Robert F. Powelson. “When you look at more than $43.5 billion invested over the past decade, it is clear that the regulated, private water sector is a leading, reliable partner in fixing America’s water infrastructure.”

This sustained investment is a testament to the commitment of the regulated, private water sector to address the nation’s pressing water infrastructure needs. Critically, these funds are sourced from the private sector, not taxpayer dollars, reinforcing NAWC member companies’ dedication to enhancing and modernizing critical water and wastewater infrastructure for generations to come.

These investments directly benefit customers and communities by:

• Replacing aging and leaky pipes to reduce water loss and improve service reliability.
• Removing lead service lines to protect public health.
• Upgrading water treatment plants to ensure the highest standards of water quality and address contaminants like PFAS.
• Preventing raw sewage from leaking into waterways and the environment.

As federal and state governments continue to grapple with the scale of America’s water infrastructure challenges, NAWC member companies remain steadfast in their role as long-term investors in the systems that communities depend on every day.