News

George Hawkins and Susan Story to Join US Water Alliance Board of Directors

January 5, 2017

Washington, DC - January 5, 2017 - The US Water Alliance, a national organization dedicated to advancing a sustainable water future for all, announced today that DC Water CEO and General Manager George Hawkins and American Water President and CEO Susan Story, will join its board of directors. | More >

US Water Alliance and Water Environment & Reuse Foundation Launch National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems

December 15, 2016

Public Health and Water Utility Leaders Join Together For First Commission Meeting in San Francisco | More >

US Water Alliance Releases Report Charting New Path for Managing Water across the Country

December 6, 2016

In the Wake of Unprecedented Water Crises in America, Report Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategies for Building a More Sustainable Water Future. | More >

Joint Letter from Water Sector to President-elect Trump

November 21, 2016

The US Water Alliance joined a letter from key water sector organizations to President-elect Trump, communicating that the water sector stands ready to help address our nation’s water challenges and that water investments must be a part of any infrastructure plan that moves forward. | More >

Engineering News-Record: Los Angeles Aims to Unify a Complex Water Infrastructure

November 16, 2016

Years of California drought and other ever-present threats to infrastructure resiliency have spurred the city of Los Angeles to embark on a comprehensive planning effort that city officials and industry observers say is unprecedented in the U.S. in its scale and complexity. If successful, the plan will break down departmental silos and help government agencies and public stakeholders to tackle the city’s many daunting water issues. | More >

Imagine a Day Without Water Press Coverage Reaches 6 Million Listeners and Viewers

September 26, 2016

Imagine a Day Without Water was covered extensively in print and broadcast outlets across the country, helping us elevate the importance of water and wastewater infrastructure in America. The Value of Water Coalition pitched and secured earned radio and television placements to share our message and spotlight efforts taking place in local communities. On behalf of the coalition, Radhika Fox participated in interviews with 17 local television news programs and 9 radio programs to discuss the condition and importance of water and wastewater infrastructure, and highlight the challenges faced by local communities. Collectivley, these placements reached more than 6 million listeners and viewers across the country, including stations in: Raleigh, NC; Flint, MI; Roanoke, VA; Youngstown, OH; Birmingham, AL; Terre Haute, IN; Las Vegas, NV; Fort Myers, FL; Wichita, KS; Norfolk, VA; Milwaukee, WI; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Greensboro, NC; Cleveland, OH; and San Diego, CA.

Check out the clips below.  | More >

Beyond a Buzzword: Exploring New Models of Public-Private Partnerships

August 30, 2016

It’s one of the most frequently used “buzzwords” when it comes to one water: P3. But public-private partnerships that unite public infrastructure projects with private capital are not a new concept. And it is more than just a buzzword.  | More >

US Water Alliance and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Announce Joint Commitment at White House Water Summit

March 22, 2016

In honor of World Water Day, the US Water Alliance and the City of San Francisco announce partnership commitment to convene a National Blue Ribbon Commission to advance onsite water reuse projects across the country. | More >

US Water Alliance Announces New Board of Directors

March 9, 2016

The US Water Alliance, a national organization advancing a sustainable water future for all, today announced several individuals who will join its restructured board of directors.

The US Water Alliance has realigned and refocused its work around the guiding principle of “One Water, One Future.” The new board of directors will steer the organization into its next phase of expansion, with a focus on three strategic priorities: 1) educating and inspiring the nation about the true value of water and need for investment by hosting and staffing the Value of Water Coalition; 2) accelerating the adoption of one water management strategies; and 3) celebrating what works and driving innovation in the water sector. | More >

Value of Water Releases National Poll on Public Attitudes about Water, Infrastructure

February 24, 2016

New Poll Finds 95% of Americans Want Public Officials to Invest in Water Systems, 60% Are Willing to Pay More for Secure Water Service. Americans believe that modernizing water systems should be a priority to ensure safe and reliable water and wastewater service. | More >