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How Droughts Can Cause Higher Water Bills for Low-Income Households

According to a recent study, when providers act to curtail water use or invest in new infrastructure because of a drought, bills can rise for low-income households and drop for high-income households

February 08, 2023

Here's a Way to Get Beyond Extremist Rhetoric and Have Productive Water Issue Discussions

Here's a Way to Get Beyond Extremist Rhetoric and Have Productive Water Issue Discussions

Issues like improving water infrastructure need people willing to swear off extreme positions and approach problems in practical ways.

How Will You and Your Agency Observe a Special Week Dedicated to Water?

How Will You and Your Agency Observe a Special Week Dedicated to Water?

Among all the special national week celebrations, one deserves special attention from members of the water and wastewater professions.

February 19, 2018

Here's How You and Your Agency Can Have an Impact in the Public Policy Arena

Here's How You and Your Agency Can Have an Impact in the Public Policy Arena

Never think a group of committed people can’t have impacts on government policy. It just takes diligent effort and a sound strategy.

January 17, 2018

Marquette Law School to Host Conference on Public Policy and Drinking Water

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Marquette Law School to Host Conference on Public Policy and Drinking Water

August 31, 2016