EXECUTIVE ACTION

We call on President Obama to be a champion for safe, affordable water by taking the following measures:

  • Respond immediately to the water emergencies in Flint, Detroit, Alabama, California, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, including a moratorium on all water shut-offs;
  • investigate the discriminatory consequences of water infrastructure financing; and
  • Convene an interagency working group to address disparities and infrastructure needs that will guarantee every American's right to clean, affordable water and sanitation.

WATER AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION

UUSC is a founding member of NCLAWater. Our coalition is working with members of Congress to create a bill that will establish affordable water and sanitation services, and ensure access to safe water for all. This law would stop water shut-offs for low-income families and individuals who are unable to pay their water bills, and establish national water affordability standards so that no household pays more than 4% of their monthly income on water and sanitation services.