Affordability
AMWA testifies on safe drinking water affordability, funding
In February, a hearing by the House Subcommittee on Environment convened a panel titled “From Source to Tap: A Hearing…
AMWA honors UW-Madison Professor Teodoro
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) presented its 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award to Dr. Manny Teodoro, professor at…
AMWA, orgs urge presidential candidates to support LIHWAP
Several organizations representing drinking water and wastewater utilities recently wrote to both presidential candidates, urging them both to support funding…
Annual poll examines voter opinions on water investment, affordability
The Value of Water Campaign recently released the results of its ninth annual national poll of more than 1,000 American…
AWWA offers strong support of permanent low-income water assistance program
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has offered its strong support for the proposed Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act. The bipartisan…
From the Finance Department
Utility Finance Executives Weigh In On Resilience, Affordability, Digital Transformation & More Editor’s Note: Following the conclusion of our 2023…
Bluefield report examines average monthly water, sewer charges across U.S.
According to a new report from Bluefield Research, the combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased…
AMWA, other sector orgs support continued LIHWAP funding
The Association of Metropolitan of Water Agencies (AMWA) recently joined more than 150 national, state and local organizations in writing to…
Associations urge Congress to prioritize affordability, build on LIHWAP program
Recommendations Include Establishment of Permanent Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Program at HHS Five water sector organizations joined forces today to…
AMWA, NACWA requesting $1 billion for federal low-income assistance program
Two prominent water industry associations representing public utility systems are urging the federal government to fund the Low-Income Household Water…