NACWA says EPA’s FCA Guidance fails to affect low-income affordability
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) expressed its disappointment this week at the outcome of a nearly five-year…
Affordability
Report details how much average wastewater service costs have increased
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recently released a new report showing that average annual wastewater service costs…
US Water Alliance releases new report on water shutoffs
Some water utilities had as many as 40,000 unpaid accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic The US Water Alliance has released…
ASDWA resource provides definition of ‘disadvantaged community’ by state under SDWA
ASDWA has announced the launch of its new Environmental Justice webpage. The webpage includes ASDWA’s environmental justice strategy, developed by ASDWA’s…
Tech Perspectives: Remote Shutoff Capabilities Help Make Water Utilities More Resilient
By Trey Overman Many factors come into play that help make water utilities and the communities they serve more resilient….
Water sector: EPA’s proposed Financial Capability Guidance “falls well short” on affordability, environmental justice
In April, associations representing the U.S. water utility sector submitted comments to EPA in response to its draft of the…
Call for Speakers! Water Finance Conference returning to Washington, D.C. for 8th annual event
Organizers of the 2022 Water Finance Conference are looking for speakers for its eight annual event to be held Aug. 17-18 in…
Water Finance Conference to conclude virtual sessions Thursday
August 10 | August 12 | August 17 | August 19 The 2021 Water Finance Conference, which is being presented in…
Low-income water assistance program formally launched
The White House last week announced the official launch of the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) housed at the U.S. Department of…
Water sector applauds proposed permanent low-income customer assistance program
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) are applauding the introduction of…