Building an Equitable Water Future
We seek to advance innovative policies, programs, and technologies that provide equitable access to safe, reliable, and affordable water for communities and nature to thrive.
We do this by engaging diverse partners, exploring out-of-box solutions, and championing policy change to address disparities across water systems.
Our Initiatives
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Replace Toxic Lead Pipes Faster and Equitably
Thousands of communities across the country have lead pipes but need help finding and replacing them. We advance solutions to make sure this happens quickly.
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Reform State Revolving Fund Policies
Water systems serving low-income communities often need assistance to invest in infrastructure but are less likely to access federal funds. We work to eliminate these disparities by reforming State Revolving Fund policies.
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Provide Technical Assistance Through Our Funding Navigator
We help utilities that serve under-resourced communities engage technical experts and residents to develop projects and apply for public funds for water infrastructure that advances equity and resilience.
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Support Diverse Water Sector Leadership
Water sector leaders need support to be effective and representative of the people they serve. We offer resources to leaders with a new database containing over 100 training opportunities.
Publications
Blogs
As the initial service line material inventory deadline passes, we’re examining the updated 7th DWINSA survey results for clues of what we might expect from this forthcoming data.
In this blog, Phil Cork investigates national trends and what we learned from these updated survey results.