Water vs. Energy: Solving the COVID-19 Utility Crisis
States and the federal government must act now to preserve essential water service during the pandemic—and keep customers from being mired in debt they cannot...
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Mass Water Shutoffs Loom, Most States & the Feds Remain AWOL
As COVID-19 rages, a mass wave of water service shutoffs is imminent unless state and federal authorities quickly ban those disconnections, require safe reconne...
New York: Protect People from Water Shutoffs During COVID-19
Over the summer, New York State did the right thing for utility customers feeling the severe economic downturn during the pandemic. The state adopted legislatio...
Congress & States Must Protect Water Access During COVID-19
Congress and the states must act to prevent a tsunami of water shutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many state water shutoff moratoria expire. And most hav...
Data Show Millions at Risk of Water Shutoffs During COVID-19
To protect ourselves from the coronavirus, health officials repeatedly tell us to “wash our hands.” Many people can do that, but if you don’t have water i...
Governors: Safe, Clean Water Is Essential in COVID-19 Crisis
“Wash your hands.” “Stay at home.” We hear this sound advice repeatedly during the COVID-19 crisis. But you can only follow these directives if you have...