Improving Access to Safe, Reliable, Affordable Water Infrastructure

We are driven by a simple, but urgent truth: Reliable and high-performing water infrastructure is essential for public and environmental health and economic opportunity.

About The Water Team

We are a team whose expertise and experience include policy analysis and research, engineering, municipal and utility finance, utility operations, data science, capacity development, community engagement, utility regulation, and local government. We combine research, policy, and data analysis, technical assistance, and collaboration to drive practical solutions that strengthen communities, unlock financing, and help government agencies work faster to protect public and environmental health and build a more sustainable water future.

We envision a future where every community benefits from investments in water infrastructure that provides safe, reliable, and affordable services and supports systems that are resilient to financial, workforce, and environmental challenges.

Our Goals

Be a Trusted Resource

We deliver clear, innovative, and actionable guidance that government leaders, utilities, and communities can count on, such as recommendations to make lead service line replacement happen faster and recommendations for speeding up the flow of State Revolving Funds.
Drive Scalable Impact

We create adaptable solutions and support communities, especially those that are small and under-resourced, in accessing funding and advancing water projects. So far, we have supported 70 communities in developing water projects and applying for state and federal funds, with a lot more to come.
Stay Ready and Responsive

We remain agile in the face of shifting regulatory, financial, and other external challenges, offering timely insights and strategic support to help our partners and decision-makers navigate what’s next.

Our Initiatives

Too many communities—especially small and under-resourced ones—struggle with aging systems, funding gaps, and policy barriers that threaten access to safe drinking water, wastewater services, and flood protection. Through our initiatives, we work to accelerate solutions that remove these obstacles.

Helping Communities With the Funding Navigator

Unlocking Funds Faster Through Technical Assistance

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Driving Investment in Green Infrastructure

Driving Faster Adoption of Green Infrastructure at Scale

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Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement

Removing Harmful Lead Service Lines From Water Systems, Faster

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Expanding Investment Through State Revolving Funds

Closing the Gap for Faster Water Infrastructure Investment

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Our Principles

Champion & Expand Investment

We identify solutions to help State Revolving Funds—the largest source of government funds for water infrastructure—operate efficiently, effectively, and with long-term resilience.
Remove Barriers

We reduce complexity, build capacity, and ensure small and under-resourced communities can access the state and federal funding and financing they need.
Collaborate to Innovate

We listen first and act fast—starting with understanding local priorities, then delivering timely, tailored solutions that turn ideas into results.
Accelerate Public Progress

We equip governments and utilities with tools and strategies to speed up lead service line replacement, expand green infrastructure, and protect public health.