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...
Basic Fairness: Access to Water & Sewer Service in Michigan
In this country, in this day and age, it’s shameful that our public water systems often struggle to provide safe, sufficient, affordable, accessible water for...
NJ Legislature Weighs In on Clean Water: Governor Is Up Next
A new governor takes the helm in New Jersey next week, and the state is looking ahead to a fresh start on environmental protection. High on the list is clean...