NCRWA's History 

On July 16, 1976, the North Carolina Rural Water Association, Inc® (NCRWA) was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the authority of the NC Secretary of State. NCRWA’s humble, yet service-focused, existence was much the vision of the initial Board of Directors, which included:

• Jasper (Jap) Younts of Davidson Water, Inc.

• Boyce Sink of Davidson Water, Inc.

• N.W McGee of the Town of Conover

• William D. Hicks of Dan River Water

• J.A. Mize of Iredell Water, Inc.

• W.P. Wootten of West Iredell Water, Inc.

• Lynn Norton of Alexander County Water, Inc.

Organized from the very beginning to serve as “the voice” of the water and wastewater systems across the state, NCRWA quickly took its place as a leading advocate for the members in the state and soon afterward assisted in the organization of the National Rural Water Association (www.nrwa.org) to provide a consolidated voice for systems in the nation’s capital.

In 1977, NCRWA began providing on-site technical assistance and training for systems and operators across the state. Later adding Source Water and Well Head Protection Planning to its services, NCRWA quickly became recognized as a leading resource in all of these areas. Today, NCRWA continues these efforts by providing services ranging from Board Training to Rate Studies, Leak Detection Assistance, and Certification Schools, ensuring that our members can meet the ever-increasing demands placed on them. Although the list is too long to include every service, NCRWA has developed a reputation for assisting with nearly any need a system may have.

NCRWA  has a reputation for great leadership among its ranks. NCRWA Presidents and Executive Directors, dating back to the beginning, have included: