The purpose of the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA) Government Affairs Committee is to act as a liaison between the provincial and municipal levels of government and the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association to:

• Promote cooperation between the ACWWA and provincial government regulators and agencies;
• Investigate and coordinate opportunities for synergy between the ACWWA and provincial governments;
• Develop an awareness of government programs and ACWWA’s activities.

The Committee will also apprise ACWWA members, via Go with the Flow magazine and conference presentations, regarding legislative and regulatory matters, and other rules such as policies, guidelines, procedures, programs, and approvals that directly or indirectly affect the drinking water and wastewater industry in Atlantic Canada.

Government Affairs Director: Mike Abbott, NS

Government Affairs Chair: Michael Brophy, NS

The committee consists of of one representative from each Atlantic province working within a provincial water/wastewater regulatory jurisdiction, along with a utility representative and an Indigenous representative.

Fall 2026 – Understanding Scaled Scoring in Certification Examinations: WPI Operator
Fall 2026 – New Brunswick Strengthens Drinking Water Protection: NB Guidelines

2025 – St. John’s, NL – PFAS in Atlantic Canada – A Jurisdictional Review from the Regulators: ACWWA presentation – PFAS