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Conversation and Support in Crisis
In the midst of unprecedented public health crises, we are here. We appreciate you and your work on behalf of your communities’ water supplies and health. Local water leaders are often unsung heroes, and that’s as true as ever in the time of COVID-19. I could probably...
Seattle Public Utilities: Capitalizing on Localized Efficiency and Stormwater Strategies
Seattle, Washington—a seaport city—located on the isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington covers 83.9 mostly hilly square miles. The Kitsap and the Olympic peninsulas along with the Olympic mountains lie to the west, while the Cascade Range and Lake Sammamish...
Innovation in Action
Water security is not a new issue, but the reliability of our water quality and supply is more critical than ever in this era of climate change. Water security essentially means there is enough clean, healthy water for everyone, and that the water supply is...
Sustainability Spotlight: Bridging the Engineering & Local Decision Maker Gap
A conversation with Councilmember Shayla Nealy, Union City, GA Councilmember Nealy is no stranger to water infrastructure. In addition to her position on Union City’s City Council, which she’s held since 2013, she is the Director of Infrastructure Programming...
WaterNow and The Atlas Launch New Partnership Adding Benefits for WaterNow Members
WaterNow Alliance is proud to announce the launch of our partnership with The Atlas, a powerful network and tool set for local government leaders across the country.
City of Hoboken: Building urban resilience in the square mile city
The City of Hoboken, once an island in the Hudson River, is now the densely populated “mile square city.” In the 19th and 20th centuries, Hoboken was an industrial and transportation hub. More recently, Hoboken has become a residential outpost for New York City and...
Pledge Your Support and Imagine a Day Without Water!
October 23, 2019 Sign Up Here to Support Imagine a Day Without Water Millions of Americans take water service for granted every day. Turn on the tap, and clean water flows out. Flush the toilet, and dirty water goes away. With reliable water service, people...
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One Water LA: One Water Planning in Action
The city’s Department of Water & Power—the nation’s largest water municipal water agency—provides water service to about 680,000 connections. The Sanitation District, part of the Department of Public Works, is the lead environmental department for the city...