The Virginia Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies, Inc. (VAMWA) is a statewide association of 56 local governments and authorities that own and operate municipal wastewater treatment plants. In addition, 21 leading engineering firms participate as affiliate members to keep abreast of changing policies and to support VAMWA members with their exceptional technical expertise.

VAMWA's primary purpose is to ensure that Virginia’s water quality programs are based on sound science and good public policy, which is necessary for VAMWA members to protect public health and the environment successfully and cost-effectively.

VAMWA is actively involved with state and, as needed, federal policy makers on every major water quality issue in Virginia critical to effective management of municipal wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, including:

• State Legislation and Appropriations
• State Grant Funding and Low Interest Loans
• Water Quality Standards Development
• Water Quality Standards Implementation Policies
• Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategies
• Statewide Nutrient Control Requirements
• Nutrient Credit Trading
• Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
• VPDES Permit Requirements
• Biosolids Land Application
• Reuse of Reclaimed Water
• Pretreatment Programs
• Laboratory Certification and Data Management
• Collection System Requirements, Including CMOM