Partnerships
NOWRA maintains and develops new business and industry partnerships to advance the work of enhancing water resources.
EPA Memorandum of Understanding
Current MOU – December 2023
Original MOU – January 2004
A larger strategic alliance of organizations within the decentralized industry was formed under the auspices of the Environmental Protection Agency with a Memorandum of Understanding originally signed by eight organizations, including NOWRA, in January 2004. The partnership now includes close to 25 organizations operating under an updated MOU.
- Read the current MOU
- Download the "Careers in Decentralized Wastewater" poster
- 2020-2023 Accomplishments of the MOU Partnership
- "USDA and EPA strengthen partnership to improve access to modern and affordable wastewater infrastructure for people of rural America" - Dec. 5, 2023
- View four position papers prepared by the MOU Partnership for state, local, and tribal government officials, and interested stakeholders.
- See a list of MOU Partners
Water Quality Association
March 2006
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) and the National Water Quality Association (NWQA) recognize that the two organizations have a number of common interests and objectives and commit to work together more closely to better serve members with the common goal of advancing knowledge of ground water and protection of water quality.
- Read the Entire Document
- Revised May 2013: Guidance for the Use of Water Softening and Onsite Wastewater Systems on Individual Properties – This is an update of joint statement issued by NOWRA and WQA in 2008.
National Ground Water Association
October 2005
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) and the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) recognize that the two organizations have a number of common interests and objectives and commit to work together more closely to better serve members with the common goal of advancing knowledge of ground and water resources protection.
National Environmental Health Association
June 2003
In supporting these mutual best interests, the National Environmental Health Association and the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association U.S.A. hereby agree to a cooperative partnering relationship by fulfilling activities.