Building an Equitable Water Future
We seek to advance innovative policies 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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Launch a Funding Navigator
We help utilities that serve overburdened communities engage technical experts and residents to develop water infrastructure projects that advance equity and resilience and complete applications to access public funds.
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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
For experts working to improve drinking water quality and access, the data is almost as important as water itself. How can we better access this data? Who has safe, affordable, and quality drinking water—and who doesn’t? This blog begins to answer some of those key questions.