US Water Alliance

October 17 marks 10 years of Imagine a Day Without Water! Everyone has a stake in the future of our nation’s water. For this milestone year, we want to know: what’s your drop in the bucket? One way you can help build the movement is to get water in news! Use our template to write a blog post or op-ed to be shared online or with a local news outlet. Visit the link below for resources to get writing: https://lnkd.in/gfbpHNna When we collectively raise our voices to acknowledge the critical role water plays in every aspect of our lives, our bucket overflows. #MyDropInTheBucket #ImagineADayWithoutWater

Safe, reliable water is essential to our communities, but rising costs are creating challenges for households and utilities alike. As infrastructure ages and operational expenses grow, it's crucial to ensure that water remains accessible while easing the financial strain on everyone involved. Explore our latest toolkit for insights into how we can build public support for water assistance programs and most effectively frame water as a public good. By testing real-world messaging strategies, we’ve identified what works best to rally support for shared investment in our water systems. From leveraging social pressure to emphasizing urgency, this resource will help leaders and advocates communicate effectively in order to make water affordability a priority. Download the toolkit and use these findings to generate support in your community: https://lnkd.in/g5q5RPsm

We congratulate the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for completing the difficult task of finalizing these updates to the Lead & Copper Rule and applaud the many water utilities around the country who are already leading and innovating on comprehensive solutions to address lead in water! #GetTheLeadOut

Meet Andrew Lee, General Manager/CEO of Seattle Public Utilities and proud member of the US Water Alliance’s One Water Council! Under Andrew’s leadership, Seattle is implementing One Water approaches to tackle environmental justice challenges head-on. From sea level rise, to sediment contamination, to flooding, they are using a holistic, community-centered approach. Seattle Public Utilities has also been making an impact by engaging local youth, investing in critical infrastructure, and securing resources like a $160 million settlement with Monsanto to fund pollution reduction efforts. Learn more about the incredible work of the members of the One Water Council and how these leaders are transforming water management: https://lnkd.in/eMvmrfGD

Did you know the Steel City is actually... pretty green? Our team had a fantastic time exploring Pittsburgh the last few days, learning about all the climate-forward, One Water infrastructure across the city—from water reuse systems to green roofs and beyond. We're excited to return next July with you all for One Water Summit 2025 and showcase the innovation this incredible city has to offer! Learn more about the ways in which the Pittsburgh Convention Center, our Summit site, is implementing One Water in their day-to-day operations: https://lnkd.in/gamBnJSV

Partnerships are critical to a One Water approach. To build a secure, equitable water future for our nation, we must be willing to reach across industries, skill sets, party lines, and county lines—especially when resources, funding, and expertise are in short supply. Well-designed and community-led water system partnerships can be a helpful solution for communities facing worsening climate impacts, affordability challenges, lack of funding, and difficulty adapting their water systems to meet modern needs. But a successful community-driven approach relies on water leaders first understanding how to build support and buy-in within that community. To empower water leaders looking to champion regional partnerships, we developed a messaging toolkit informed by the latest studies on existing levels of community awareness, data around what motivates people to support regional partnerships, and a closer look at common concerns. Access our findings and messaging guidance here: https://lnkd.in/g5q5RPsm

Join us for Part 3 of our Process Emissions Webinar Series, focusing on nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in wastewater treatment! In this session, we'll explore the production mechanisms of N2O, process conditions leading to high emissions, and best practices for direct measurement and monitoring. We'll also be featuring leading perspectives from Emma Shen of Jacobs, Shannon Cavanaugh of Brown and Caldwell, and Eron Jacobson of King County, Washington. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g8v2u3Xu