System Membership - Oklahoma Rural Water Association

ORWA System Membership

Membership in ORWA helps sustain important training and technical assistance programs that help improve system operations and management, saves systems money and enhances compliance with federal drinking water regulations. Your support helps build a stronger, more effective association to serve you and represent your views on important legislative issues.

Founded in 1970

Legislative Voice for Rural Water Systems

Conducts Training Classes Across Oklahoma

A Staff with Extensive Field Experience

Cost Calculation

Annual Membership Dues include a $90.00 base, plus $0.90 per connection with a maximum of $4,000.00.
(Systems may also voluntarily contribute to our scholarship fund and apprenticeship program)

Member Benefits Include

Reduced Workers Compensation through Group Purchasing
Competitive Property and Casualty Insurance
Reduced Pricing for Conferences and Other Fee Based Services
Receive the ORWA Annual Report
Receive the ORWA Directory
Fleet Vehicle Purchasing Program
Free Classified Advertising on Our Website
Low Interest Loan Program
Voice in Association Affairs
State and Federal Legislative Representation
Legislative Updates
Promotional Literature
Board Member Training
Operator Renewal Training
Operator Certification Training
Priority Technical Assistance
Water Audits
Water and Sewer Rate Studies
Financial Management Assistance
Long Range Planning Assistance
Emergency Response Planning
Capacity Development Assistance
System By-Laws Review
Policies and Procedures Review
And Much More…

Fleet Vehicle Purchasing Program Eligibility

Water and wastewater systems who are members of the National or Oklahoma Rural Water Association.
(Ford Motor Co requires All Members to have a Drinking Water or Water Treatment Certification Number which must be noted on the member certificate) – Any questions, please call: 405-282-3800.
The vehicle must be titled in the company name that matches the membership certificate.
Rural Water Association membership must be active for at least 30 days prior to the purchase of the new vehicle.

Note: You will be asked to log in with your passport to contine the application and renewal process. If you forgot the password to your Rural Water Passport account, you will need to follow the workflow to reset it.

Alternatively, if your system has never been a member of ORWA: Apply Today

A Non-Profit at Your Service

A non-profit organization here to assist Oklahoma’s water and wastewater systems with day-to-day operations and management, respond to emergencies, get necessary training, and improve system sustainability.

A Strategic Alliance

The Oklahoma Strategic Alliance was ratified in 2019 by Governor Stitt, which created a partnership with the Oklahoma Secretary of Energy & Environment, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, the Oklahoma Rural Water Association and Oklahoma Water Resources Board, shortly joined thereafter by the Oklahoma Municipal League.

Together these organizations have combined knowledge & resources to help Oklahoma’s water and wastewater systems improve their sustainability, and ensure safe, plentiful water, and a clean environment for generations to come.

Membership Focused, Membership Driven

ORWA meets members’ needs by conducting over 170 operator and board member training classes each year, reaching over 3,300 operators, managers, and board members across the state.

Leadership for Tomorrow

ORWA launched its Apprenticeship program with the goal to meet the critical need for training and capable water and wastewater operators in the state.

A Needed Voice

ORWA is the legislative voice for the Oklahoma water and wastewater utilities at the state capitol, and as a founding member of the National Rural Water Association, speaks on behalf of its member systems in Washington D.C.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Disasters can strike without warning. To provide immediate assistance, ORWA is proud to provide the SoonerWARN network, a system of formalized mutual aid linking impacted systems with resources and help to cope with extreme weather events, major line breaks and plant failures, and other crisis-level situations.

A Partner with You

The strength of rural Oklahoma lies within its rural water and wastewater systems. Together with your partnership, ORWA can continue to serve and support these critical infrastructure systems, helping build a sustainable Oklahoma for future generations.