Focus Areas:
Drinking Water
"Without significant new investments, the funding gap will continue to widen, leaving vulnerable communities without access to safe drinking water." - US Water Alliance
The Problem
The Recommendation
Aging infrastructure and inadequate funding models create significant barriers for modernizing drinking water systems.
Public water utilities often face budget constraints, limiting their ability to secure financing for large-scale projects.
Marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by underfunding.
Increasing investment in public-private partnerships (PPPs), low-interest loans, and federal infrastructure funding can help close the funding gap for drinking water infrastructure. Additionally, leveraging tax credits and grant programs can support utilities in modernizing systems.