"You can bet that all of the issues facing California water tomorrow are being discussed at an ACWA conference today."
-Kip Sturgeon, East Valley Water District

Who Qualifies for Public Agency Membership?
Public agency membership is open to any public district, agency or organization created and operated for the purpose of controlling, treating, acquiring, using or supplying water for any purpose within California.

As an ACWA member you can expect to:

• Protect your interests in the legislative and regulatory arenas
• Gain access to expertise in water quality, local government, water management and other areas
• Stay up-to-date through conferences, workshops and other forums
  (Find out how to attend ACWA's Fall Conference for less)
• Receive timely, informative publications on important issues
• Save money on benefit and insurance programs
• Network with local, state and federal officials
• Locate money through a grant location service
• Access human resources advisory services
• Better serve your customers through California Water Customer Benchmarks program
• Receive useful publications (free and reduced costs to members)
• Have a vote on Association issues
• Participate at all levels in ACWA's committee structure

Cost-Saving Programs and Services:

• Benefits & Insurance Programs
• Telecommunications
• Natural Gas
• Energy Services
• Summer Curtailment Program

Membership Benefits:
All public agency members receive:

• Subscriptions to ACWA's biweekly newsletter ACWA News for your board of directors, general manager and up to three other people with your agency.
• Subscription to Washington Report. This biweekly update will provide you with the latest information on federal legislative, regulatory and political development that affect your agency.
• One FREE copy of ACWA's annual Summary of Legislation. This publication summarizes all enacted legislation ACWA followed during the prior year.
• Online acces to ACWA's eDirectory. This directory provides you with complete listings for all ACWA members, as well as contact information for all state and federal legislative and regulatory offices that you need.
• Public agency members may participate in the following benefit and insurance programs: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Workers' Comp., Liability, Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program. You may also choose to participate in ACWA/JPIA's various insurance programs.
• Receive discounted member rates on all ACWA-sponsored events and publications
• PLUS MUCH MORE!

Dues
Dues are based on Operating & Maintenance expenses two years ago. Dues are prorated based on when the organization applies for membership. Dues schedule and worksheet.

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• To receive membership information or ask a question, contact ACWA's Meetings and Membership Department at 916.441.4545 or toll-free at 888.666.2292, or complete the following form: