Water isn't a commodity to be sold to only those that can pay. It's a basic right our government must provide to all residents.
On World Water Day, policy makers have a job to do.
We can make progress right now by getting water infrastructure dollars to places with the most pressing water injustices, like Detroit and the Central Valley, and funding water bill assistance for lower-income families. In the long run, we need to follow the leadership of local communities, sustain investment in our water systems, end water shutoff, and make a national commitment to water affordability.
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