Members of Congress: Co-sponsor the WATER Act!

Clean drinking water is a human right — people shouldn't have to worry about whether their water is safe to drink or if they can afford their water bills.

We need dedicated funding to keep our water systems up-to-date and affordable, and protect our drinking water for generations to come. That’s where the WATER Act comes in.

The WATER Act would help communities across the country repair and restore their aging systems, remove lead pipes, and make necessary water and sewer improvements without the ongoing rate hikes — making bills more affordable for all.

Send a message to your members of Congress calling on them to fix our aging water systems and ensure that every person has access to safe, clean water by co-sponsoring the WATER Act!

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Subject I urge you to co-sponsor the WATER Act (HR 1352, S 916)

Dear Member of Congress,

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Safe water is non-negotiable. Access to affordable service is non-negotiable. Clean drinking water is a human right, and people should not have to worry about whether their water is safe to drink.

Yet since the 1970s, the federal government has slashed funding for water infrastructure upgrades, putting the health of entire communities in danger, especially children's health.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that at least $744 billion is needed to upgrade our drinking water and wastewater systems over the next 20 years. Nothing short of renewed federal investment in our nation's water systems is going to help us meet this challenge.

The real solution is the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability (WATER) Act. This legislation would restore the federal government's commitment to our nation’s water infrastructure by providing a long-term, sustainable source of funding for safe, clean water. It also provides funding so that states, localities and households can take real action to get per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), lead and other toxic substances out of drinking water.

The WATER Act would provide affordable and clean water for all, create jobs, prevent further water tragedies like Flint, and ensure that our drinking water stays in the control of the people, not Wall Street. Please co-sponsor the WATER Act (HR 1352, S 916) today.
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If you are already a co-sponsor for the WATER Act:

Thank you for co-sponsoring the WATER Act, which would help ensure affordable, clean water for all, address water contamination, remove lead pipes from our homes and schools, create jobs, and prevent further water tragedies across the country. Your support also helps ensure that our water infrastructure is funded for future generations and that our water stays in the control of the people, not Wall Street.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]