The Water Affordability Challenge
Read below to learn about the issues and opportunities.
How Did We Get Here?
GET STARTEDKeeping Communities Strong
GET STARTEDThe Path Forward
GET STARTEDWords That Work
How to share the Affordable Water, Resilient Communities Campaign with ratepayers, media and other stakeholders.
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Social Media Posts
We urge all NACWA and AMWA members to join the campaign for Affordable Water, Resilient Communities on social media. Get involved by using these social media posts and graphics to join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. Together, we can make our message heard!
Sample Social Posts
Ratepayers alone can no longer afford to shoulder the cost of sustaining essential water services – the federal government must take action and reinvest. #AffordableH2O
SEE ALL POSTSIn 1972, the federal government funded 75% of clean water infrastructure costs. Today, that number is less than 5%. America needs a strong federal partner to provide essential clean water services. #AffordableH2O
Up to 20% of water ratepayers can no longer afford their water bills, especially the most economically vulnerable households. This is not fair or right – Congress must make the federal Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Program reliable and permanent! #AffordableH2O
Sample Social Graphics