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...
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...
We Need Clean and Affordable Water for All New Yorkers
Over the last 15 years, increasing capital investment needs (and decreasing federal financial assistance) have caused water and wastewater rates to rise nationa...
NYC Gets an Earful on Solving Sewage Overflows
Overflows are still happening. A lot. And concerned New Yorkers are looking to the mayor to fix it. ...