Legislative

 
WASWD 2025 Legislative Agenda
WASWD contracts with a lobbyist to advance water and sewer utility issues in the Washington State Legislature. At the national level, WASWD partners with the National Special Districts Coalition to have a voice in promoting congressional bills that support effective and affordable utility operations.
 
Each year WASWD adopts a legislative agenda that identifies priorities for water and sewer districts in the state legislative session. Click here to view to view the WASWD legislative agenda.
 
Representative Duerr receives Outstanding Legislator Award from Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts

Seattle, Washington (August  2024) The Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts (WASWD) is pleased to present their annual Outstanding Legislator Award to Representative Davina Duerr
(D-District 1).

 
Rep. Duerr has consistently supported and defended special purpose sewer and water districts, most recently in supporting House Bill 1621 that gives greater flexibility for districts to self-perform work, which results in substantial cost savings to Washington state ratepayers.

 
 
Sewer And Water Districts:
  • Governed by elected commissioners.
  • Managed by certified professionals
  • Funded by rates and fees, not taxes.
  • Dedicated to water conservation through rates, metering, consumer education and system efficiencies.
  • Operate in compliance with State and Federal safe drinking water regulations and the Clean Water Act
  • Coordinate with Cities and counties to meet land-use planning and economic goals in the region.