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Regional Advancements in Watershed Management

Suzi Warren, Program Associate, US Water Alliance | February 2, 2018

Tens of thousands of water systems provide drinking water to communities across all 50 states. 51,000 to be exact. Most serve only a few thousand people, many serve less than 500. By comparison, there are only 3,000 electricity providers in the US. This fragmentation leads to many of the problems in the water sector, and was at the root of many of the challenges we heard throughout the One Water for America Listening Sessions. This led to the creation of Big Idea 1: Advance regional collaboration on water management. | More >

Assessing the “Raw Water” Trend

Dr. Ben Stanford, American Water | January 31, 2018

Recently, you may have seen or heard about “raw water” a trend that has been drawing some media attention.  However, the scientific community has responded quickly with facts that the public needs to be aware of. Raw, or “live” water comes from a natural source and is unfiltered, untreated and unsterilized. Raw water may be taken from a natural spring or other sources then bottled and sold. | More >

On Tap In Washington - January 2018

Scott Berry, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, US Water Alliance | January 28, 2018

A regular installment from our DC office on the legislative state of play in Washington. Will 2018 be the year of infrastructure? Or is Congress' plate too full with other pressing priorities? | More >

On Tap In Washington - December, 2017

Scott Berry, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, US Water Alliance | November 28, 2017

A new regular installment on our US Water Alliance blog, where our Washington, DC office will break down what is happening in Washington and how changes on Capitol Hill may affect water resources and regulation across the country.  | More >

WaterBuild: Where Green Buildings and Water Collide

Suzi Warren, Program Associate, US Water Alliance | November 28, 2017

Every year the US Green Building Council brings together 20,000 green building professionals from around the world for the largest green building conference and expo in the world.  For the last two years, they have turned their sights on water, and created WaterBuild; a full day pre-conference summit dedicated to discussing water. | More >

Students Write about Imagine a Day Without Water

Megan Demit, US Water Alliance | October 30, 2017

For Imagine a Day Without Water, US Water Alliance member American Water partnered with Washington Heights Elementary School to host an essay-writing contest on the topic of “A Day Without Water.” Click to read the three winning essays!  | More >

Imagine a Day Without Water Art Gallery

Megan Demit, US Water Alliance | October 24, 2017

Several organizations around the country hosted art and coloring contests for Imagine a Day Without Water. Click to see the winning entries! | More >

What Would a Day Without Water Be Like? Students Reflect on Imagine a Day Without Water

Megan Demit, US Water Alliance | October 19, 2017

For Imagine a Day Without Water, US Water Alliance member SUEZ partnered with Hooper Elementary School in Toms River, NJ to host an essay-writing contest on the topic of “A Day Without Water.” Click to read the three winning essays! | More >

Blog from ASCE: Imagine a Day Without Water

Caitlin Hone, American Society of Civil Engineers | October 12, 2017

Value of Water Campaign supporter ASCE, whose 2017 Infrastructure Report Card graded the nation's water and wastewater infrastructure at a "D," explains the critical need for investment in our water infrastructure. Read about the work ASCE is doing to make water a priority on the local, state, and federal levels. | More >

Imagine a Day Without Water

Radhika Fox, CEO, US Water Alliance | October 11, 2017

Of all the devastating images and discouraging news that came out of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, one nagging stat was both hard to fathom and hard for television media to convey through pictures: millions of Americans were living without water service.  | More >