GLWA CEO Sue Coffey Elected to National Association of Clean Water Agencies Board of Directors
- Coffey will represent Region 5, covering Michigan and the Great Lakes states on national clean water policy and infrastructure issues
- Appointment brings national recognition to GLWA’s water sector leadership
DETROIT— Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E., Chief Executive Officer of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the leading voice for public clean water utilities across the country.
In this national leadership role, Coffey will help guide NACWA’s advocacy and policymaking efforts on issues such as infrastructure investment, PFAS mitigation, biosolids management and water affordability. She was elected to represent Region 5, which includes Michigan and other Great Lakes states, during NACWA’s 55th Annual Association Business Meeting on July 24 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
“This appointment is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Coffey. “As stewards of the Great Lakes, we have a duty to ensure long-term sustainability, equity and resilience in the systems we manage. I look forward to offering our region’s perspective to the national conversation.”
Coffey joins a diverse group of utility leaders from across the United States on NACWA’s Board, which plays a central role in shaping environmental policy, securing federal support and driving innovation in the water sector. Her appointment aligns with GLWA’s goals to proactively engage in national policy discussions, advocate for sustainable infrastructure investment and elevate the voice of regional utilities in shaping the future of clean water.
As CEO of GLWA, one of the largest regional water and wastewater utilities in the nation, Coffey leads efforts to deliver safe, high-quality water to nearly 4 million people and environmentally sustainable wastewater services to nearly 3 million people across southeast Michigan. Her election to the NACWA Board reflects both her leadership in the field and GLWA’s continued commitment to national collaboration and excellence.
For more information on NACWA and its Board of Directors, visit www.nacwa.org.
About the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is the provider-of-choice for drinking water services to nearly 40 percent, and efficient and effective wastewater services to nearly 30 percent, of Michigan’s population. With the Great Lakes as source water, GLWA is uniquely positioned to provide those it serves with water of unquestionable quality. GLWA also has the capacity to extend its services beyond its 88 member partner communities. As part of its commitment to water affordability, the Authority offers a Water Residential Assistance Program to assist low-income households in participating member communities throughout the system. GLWA’s board includes one representative each from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties, two representatives from the city of Detroit, and one appointed by the Michigan governor to represent member partner communities outside of the tri-county area.
