California Urban Water Agencies (CUWA) aims to keep our environment and communities thriving. Established in 1990, CUWA is made up of 11 major urban water agencies that collectively deliver drinking water to two thirds of the state's population.

As a non-advocacy organization, CUWA provides technical perspective to inform comprehensive and inclusive water, environmental, and organizational solutions.

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A Supply You Can Rely On

TAP WATER YOU CAN TRUST

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL

California Urban Water Agencies (CUWA) keeps our environment and communities thriving. Established in 1990, CUWA is made up of 11 major urban water agencies that collectively deliver drinking water to two thirds of the state's population.

As a non-advocacy organization, CUWA engages on topics that advance comprehensive and inclusive water, environmental, and organizational solutions.

A Supply You Can Rely On

Increasing the resiliency of our water systems is critical for a sustainable water future.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Water agencies play a key role in advancing DEI within our industry and in the communities we serve.

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TAP WATER YOU CAN TRUST

As stewards of public health, water agencies must protect water quality and build public trust in our water systems.

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ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE
FOR ALL

All Californians deserve access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water

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