infrastructure

Testimony on Baltimore City's FY24 budget

May 25, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

Clean Water Action, on behalf of our 5,000 members in Baltimore City, urges that deliberations about Baltimore City’s FY24 budget prioritize spending on solid waste and sewage infrastructure and management that will protect the environment and public health.

General MD Baltimore Harbor. Credit HES Photography. Shutterstock

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Two things Holding Back the White House’s Water Infrastructure Investment Plan

May 16, 2023 | By Sean Jackson

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is the largest investment in water the country has ever seen. But, it could have two major problems when it comes to implementation. IIJA’s water investments are designed to improve drinking and wastewater systems, promote clean water projects and to ensure disadvantaged communities benefit from the program.

Pittsburgh: Join us for a Stormwater Conversation Near You!

May 16, 2023 | Pittsburgh, PA

This year, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority released its stormwater plan. In order to get feedback on that plan, PWSA is hosting public workshops throughout the city. Join and make sure your voice is heard.

Bioswales like this help control storm water bring the beauty of nature to Providence College’s urban campus. Photo By Dave Everett

Urge Texas lawmakers to fund water infrastructure!

The Texas Water Development Board is responsible for helping provide funds for drinking water systems, wastewater systems, and flood control - a mighty job for a large state with so many different water challenges! Send a message to the Texas Legislature in support full funding for these important priorities.

Report from the White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement

February 1, 2023 | By Lynn Thorp

It’s no small thing to move an issue like lead service line replacement all the way to the White House. Growing recognition that there are still sources of lead in our drinking water systems and that they pose a real health risk has helped propel this issue to the top of the Administration’s agenda.

National Accelerating Lead PIpe Replacement Summit. Kamala Harris speaking to attendees at the White House.

6 Things you Need to Know About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

December 2, 2022 | By Sean Jackson

The Act will improve water quality, protect public health, support healthy communities, strengthen the economy, and prepare us for the worst impacts of climate change. Here are six things you need to know about it.