Membership Benefits

Association Membership: Perhaps the greatest benefit of membership is being associated with peers that have a common interest. Through membership, opportunities are available during the course of a year for board members, managers, operators, and administrative personnel to come together to discuss related issues. During these times we can learn from others experiences and on occasion share resources to accomplish a common goal.

An additional benefit of membership is being affiliated with the largest water utility organization in the country. ASUA is a member of the National Rural Water Association whose utility membership exceeds 23,000. As a state affiliate, ASUA has access to all of the resources available to water utilities including their legislative office in Washington D.C. ASUA also works in partnership with other state rural water affiliates to develop the best available products and services.

Membership Discounts: It is true that many of the Association's programs and products are available to utilities at no cost. Membership fees collected supplement the grants to insure the Association has the capacity to provide the excellent service that water and wastewater system personnel have come to expect. Some of the products offered by the Association are developed through the assistance of membership fees. Membership fees also go to support the legislative and regulatory advocacy effort where no funds are received for this particular program. In addition, utility personnel can realize as much as 30% discount on conference registration, products, services, and for fee training.

Association Training: Can't get away? One of the unique benefits with the Arizona Small Utilities Association is that training is taken to you rather than having you go to the training. One of our secrets of success is that we are mobile to the point that utilities can request training topics specific for their needs and training sessions can be held on-site. On-site training saves the cost of travel, meals and lodging not to mention personnel can be close to home in the event of emergencies.

News & Information Service: Association members that provide their fax and email addresses have the opportunity to receive the timeliest information affecting utility governance, management and operations. This service also affords members the opportunity to participate in legislative and rule development activities.

Quarterly Magazine: The Association publishes a magazine four times a year called the The Future of Water included with the cost of membership.