Take control of your right to safe, clean, affordable water.
It's up to you - ask Congress to fund our water infrastructure.
Many of our city water pipes and sewers were installed in the early part of the 20th century, some as far back as the Civil War. As the systems age and population grows, more and more leaks develop and sewage overflows into our streams, rivers, lakes and oceans, creating serious public health hazards.
Public health agencies issued more than 20,000 warnings against swimming at beaches on U.S. coasts in 2005. A majority of beach closings are due to sewage overflows and malfunctioning sewage plants.
The National Research Council recently warned that we should expect more water-borne disease outbreaks if there are not "substantial investments" made to improve our water pipes and systems.
In fact, there is currently a shortfall of more than $22 billion per year between the funds available and what is needed to keep water safe for human and environmental health. The federal government has cut the main source of funding for clean water year after year. It's time to fill the funding gap with a trust fund, a dedicated funding source and sustained commitment to safe and affordable public water.
Sign on to this statement to ask Congress to provide the funds needed to protect our water sources and keep our water clean and safe. We'll keep you informed on how to advocate for our nation's water.
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