How do voters view water issues?
In its ninth year, our annual Value of Water Index tracks voters’ opinions and concerns around water infrastructure, climate, the environment, and other water topics.
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The Value of Water Campaign
The Value of Water Campaign is a coalition of leading organizations and individuals from across the US water sector who are working to educate and inspire Americans about how our water is essential, invaluable, and in need of investment.
Since 2015, the Value of Water Campaign has been building public and political will for investment in America’s water infrastructure.
Imagine a Day Without Water
Learn more about our annual day of action highlighting the true value of water in our lives.
Access past highlights, resources, and moreOur nation’s water infrastructure is at risk.
- Two minutes How often a water main breaks in the United States
- One in three The number of water sector employees who will be eligible to retire by 2033
- $91
billion The projected 2024 gap between water infrastructure needs and spending in the US - 1.7
trillion The gallons of drinking water lost each year to faulty, aging, or leaky pipes
The Benefits of Water Investment
Investing in water leads to economic prosperity, improved public health and sanitation, and a higher quality of life for all.
Better public health
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the public health benefits from safe drinking water and wastewater treatment are immeasurable.
Increased well-being
If we successfully close the water infrastructure investment gap, disposable income would rise by $2,000 per American household.
Employment growth
With sufficient investment, the 30 largest US drinking water and wastewater utilities would be able to support 289,000 jobs by 2033.
Boost in GDP
All industries are water industries. If we fully fund our water infrastructure needs, our country's GDP would grow by $4.5 trillion.
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Bridging the Gap: The Power of Investment in Water
Our 2024 report examines two scenarios surrounding the economic impacts of federal investment in water over the next 10 and 20 years—underscoring the need for water infrastructure investments to sustain public health, quality of life, economic prosperity, and environmental integrity across the nation.
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The Value of Water Campaign is supported by a diverse group of leaders from across the water sector.
Meet the steering committeeInterested in learning more or joining the Value of Water Campaign?
Reach out to Christy Harowski, Value of Water Campaign Director, at charowski@uswateralliance.org.
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