Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

Little Rock, AR (August 13, 2024) – Jean Block, CEO of Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, has been elected to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) governing body. This appointment was confirmed during the recent NACWA Utility Leadership Conference in Buffalo, NY.

Block will serve an at-large, three-year term on the Board, contributing her expertise to the Association’s mission. Her election underscores LRWRA’s commitment to environmental stewardship and protecting public health through sustainable water management practices.

Now more than ever, clean water agencies collaborate with peers through national organizations like NACWA, embracing and implementing innovative approaches to advance sustainable clean water practices and public health protection. NACWA’s Board guides the Association’s advocacy, programs, and initiatives, which help member agencies improve clean water services to their local communities and sustain the nation’s vital clean water needs.

Block is the sixth CEO and the first woman to lead Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, which is the largest wastewater utility in the state – serving more than 202,000 residents.

About NACWA

For over 50 years, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has been the nation’s recognized leader in legislative, regulatory, legal, and communications advocacy on the full spectrum of clean water issues. NACWA represents public wastewater and stormwater agencies of all sizes nationwide. Our unique and growing network strengthens the advocacy voice for the public clean water sector and helps advance policies to provide affordable and sustainable clean water for all. Our vision is to advance sustainable and responsible policy initiatives that help to shape a strong and sustainable clean water future. For more information, visit www.nacwa.org.

About Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) protects public health and the environment by reclaiming water for a more sustainable tomorrow. As Arkansas’s largest wastewater utility, LRWRA maintains over 1,400 miles of sewer pipeline and 32,200 manholes in its collection system and operates three state-of-the-art water reclamation facilities. The utility also serves as a key foundation for economic growth in Little Rock. For more information, visit us at www.lrwra.com.