Capacity Development Resources for States and Small Systems

Many organizations across the country provide technical and financial assistance to public water systems.

• State Capacity Development Programs 
  Provides state-specific compliance assistance and training opportunities for small systems.
• Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) 
  Professional association serving state drinking water programs that have small systems as their principal audience or those with a separate small system focus.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development: Rural Utilities Service
  Provides:
  • loans
  • grants
  • and loan guarantees
  for:
  • drinking water
  • sanitary sewer
  • solid waste
  • and storm drainage
  facilities in rural areas and cities and towns of 10,000 or less.
• The American Water Works Association (AWWA)
  Offers resources, workshops, and other assistance to public water systems.
• The National Rural Water Association (NRWA)
  Supports state rural water associations in providing training programs and on-site assistance in areas such as water system operation and maintenance.
• The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP)
  Offers training and technical assistance through six regional organizations for facilities development, management, finance, and planning.
• The National Environmental Services Center (NESC)
  Composed of five organizations that provide assistance and training materials to support small system management and infrastructure security.
• Environmental Finance Centers (EFCs)
  Provides:
  • state
  • local officials
  • water systems
  • and small businesses
  with advisory services including:
  • education
  • publications
  • and training.
• WaterOperator.org
  Supports water and wastewater operators with resources and information.