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Imagine a Day Without Water is October 19, 2023

September 6, 2023

The Value of Water Campaign and the US Water Alliance are excited to announce the ninth annual "Imagine a Day Without Water" National Day of Action—a community-powered campaign set to take place on October 19, 2023. This initiative aims to unite people across the nation in recognizing the pivotal role that water plays in our daily lives and advocating for continued investment in our collective water future. | More >

Alliance Seeks Request for Qualifications for Environmental Finance Center Support

June 22, 2023

The US Water Alliance is seeking consulting services to provide operational engineering and financial services to the Alliance’s federally funded Category 3 National Environmental Finance Center (EFC). As an EFC, the US Water Alliance will provide technical assistance (TA) including engineering, financial, managerial, and community engagement support to communities across the country. | More >

Registration Open for One Water Summit 2023

June 20, 2023

Registration is now open for One Water Summit 2023, which will be held from November 14 – 16 in Tucson, Arizona! We couldn’t be more excited to hold this year’s event in Tucson—a city limited in water resources but rich with innovative, sector-wide water management solutions. Spots are limited—sign up now, either as an individual or as part of a delegation, to join us for this key moment in our collective One Water journey.  | More >

New results from the first-ever State of One Water field assessment

June 8, 2023

Today, we are sharing the results of our inaugural State of the One Water Field Survey—the foundational assessment of what’s working in the One Water movement, barriers to success, and what’s needed to make One Water the mainstream approach for water management in the United States. | More >

Value of Water Campaign Releases Eighth Annual Poll

April 27, 2023

New polling results released today by the Value of Water Campaign reveal that a reliable supply of safe water is the number one issue on voters' minds, surpassing inflation, crime, and the opioid crisis. The poll tracks voters’ opinions and concerns about water infrastructure, climate, the environment, and other water issues. | More >

US Water Prize 2023 Nominations Are Open!

March 22, 2023

We are pleased to share that the nominations for US Water Prize 2023 are now open! Awarded on an annual basis, the US Water Prize celebrates outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable, integrated, and inclusive solutions to our nation's water challenges. It is the preeminent national recognition program for exemplary efforts to secure a sustainable water future for all. | More >

Leveraging Digital Solutions to Safeguard Water Access

March 7, 2023

In 2019, we found that over two million Americans lack access to running water and indoor plumbing. Additionally, a significant number of small and rural communities nationwide are precariously on the verge of losing access to safe, reliable water. Our latest report, Advancing Water Equity in Small and Rural Communities: The Role of Digital Solutions, highlights the importance of leveraging digital solutions and water management strategies to advance water equity and ensure safe, reliable water services for communities of all sizes. | More >

US Water Alliance signs new EPA Principles for Lead Service Line Replacement

January 27, 2023

Today, the US Water Alliance joined a new Environmental Protection Agency-led partnership to advance health-informed and justice-centered principles of lead service line replacement across the US. The partnership consists of representatives from the federal government, states, Tribes, local communities, nongovernmental organizations, water utilities, labor unions, and private companies. | More >

Pricing Water to Ensure Equity and Financial Resilience

January 12, 2023

Today, the US Water Alliance and Stantec released A Promising Water Pricing Model for Equity and Financial Resilience. This report presents an innovative model for pricing and billing water that represents an opportunity to achieve greater equity by reducing water bills for most low-income households while preserving revenue and improving financial resilience for water utilities. | More >

Celebrating Our 2022 One Water Achievements

December 21, 2022

As we near the end of December and begin to reflect on the past year, I want to express my gratitude for you all—Alliance members, partners, and supporters in the One Water movement. With your help, our network has grown, our programs have greater reach, and more people than ever are collaborating to achieve an equitable and sustainable water future. I'm pleased to share the US Water Alliance's Year in Review, highlighting a few major achievements from the last 12 months. | More >