Association of Regional Water Organizations
UtilitiesDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
The Association of Regional Water Organizations (ARWO) operates in the utilities sector, focusing on strengthening the governance, management, and operations of regional water and wastewater systems to deliver resilient and affordable services. By advocating policy priorities in Washington, D.C., and providing expert resources, ARWO aims to enhance the effectiveness of regionalization, which it views as a means to reduce costs and expand utility resources and professional capacity. The organization serves utility boards, commissions, and other governance bodies, helping them become more effective leaders in water management. Based in Washington, D.C., ARWO is a small entity devoted to advancing regional collaboration and governance improvements for water and wastewater infrastructure. A notable recent development includes a partnership to host a Board Governance Workshop for utility boards and commissions, highlighting focus on governance and leadership within the sector.