The Association aims to encourage a friendly exchange of information in an effort to support continuous improvements to the provision of water and waste services provided to the northern public.

The NTWWA mission is:

• the advancement of knowledge in the design, construction, operation, and management of water works, wastewater treatment and disposal works, and solid waste site works;
• the encouragement amongst its members of a friendly exchange of information and experience in an effort to continuously improve the provision of water and sanitation services provided to the public; and
• the improvement of the professional status of all personnel engaged in any aspect of the provision of water and sanitation services to the public.