As Congress returns to finalize FY2025 appropriations, ABWC CEO @maestevens urges lawmakers to prioritize increasing water funding for #waterinfrastructure. Adequate funding keeps our water systems safe, resilient and reliable.
Full statement: https://t.co/ZtaOVHyfl6
REPORT: The nation’s capital faces ‘dire financial consequences’ in the event of a disruption to D.C.’s water supply. Congress must act to ensure greater resiliency and protect public health and safety. Read more: https://t.co/zTjpbDCJoi
A disruption in water service to DC could cost billions to the economy. Our CEO @DavidGadis joins ICPRB @PotomacCommis to call for resiliency & a second source of water supply. Read the report at https://t.co/cyekFlqrO7
Board of Trade President & CEO Jack McDougle joined multiple regional leaders to unveil a new report from the @ICPRB studying the alarming economic risks D.C.'s region faces if faced with Water Supply Distribution. Learn more: https://t.co/gEgXYGZY8d
@MWCOG@BizForWater
ABWC applauds the Senate’s FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for maintaining funding for the @EPA's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, but stresses need for increased investment. Press release: https://t.co/nCGuFighUN
The American Business Water Coalition urges members to vote NO on the FY25 House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill on the floor this week. Press release: https://t.co/xSVDaPn9hl
ABWC CEO Mae Stevens calls water funding cuts by the House and similar cuts proposed by the Senate "unacceptable" and "concerning."
Read the coalition’s full statement here: https://t.co/QeJKrCcvnV
#fundwater
Atlanta businesses lost millions of dollars as a result of recent water main breaks. Adequate federal investment in our nation's water infrastructure allows cities to upgrade aging pipes and prevent future disruptions to local communities. #fundwater https://t.co/YeLhSe6h4i
ABWC urges the House not to adopt the topline funding levels and subcommittee allocations recently released by the @HouseAppropsGOP for FY25 appropriations.
Read our full statement here: https://t.co/sDA5PoHCoZ
ABWC CEO @maestevens says the WASH Access Data Collection Act takes important steps to gather information needed to close the water access gap. #waterinfrastructure https://t.co/Qn8wiuE9RW
You survived #TaxDay, but our nation's aging #waterinfrastructure won't without a drastic increase in federal investment. If funding for water stays at its current level, communities and businesses will continue to be at risk. #fundwater
It's #WaterWeek! Our goal is clear: clean, safe and accessible water for all.
ABWC is calling on Congress to #fundwater by increasing federal investment in our nation's #waterinfrastructure.
More: https://t.co/JrXB12XCKV
#WaterWeek2024 is finally here! Strong engagement from the water sector is vital to advance key water policy priorities. Visit https://t.co/OJK6X1u9tL to access resources to use throughout the week.
Nothing we love about New Orleans is possible without water. On #WorldWaterDay we are proud to continue our daily efforts to bring you and our visitors drinking water, treat your wastewater and help manage stormwater.
Happy #WorldWaterDay! Today, we celebrate the life-giving power of water and its importance in our daily lives. Approximately 760 miles of streams and 38 miles of Ohio River shoreline offer many opportunities to interact with water in Louisville and Jefferson County.
This #WorldWaterDay, ABWC continues to call on Congress to #fundwater. Closing the massive federal funding gap for #waterinfrastructure ensures access to safe, reliable and affordable water for all.
ABWC's @MaeStevens says current federal funding for #waterinfrastructure is a "drop in the bucket." It's estimated that $1 trillion is needed over the next 25 years to return critical water systems to a state of good repair. https://t.co/xvfjbPX2us
ABWC applauds Congress’ final Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill with maintained federal investment in #waterinfrastructure. Full statement: https://t.co/g8CaCBaaUO
ABWC CEO @maestevens applauds @SenAlexPadilla for the introduction of the LIHWAP Establishment Act. Low-income water customer assistance funding provides critical support to vulnerable households, but also their entire community and the broader economy. https://t.co/YCyheWCOCx