John, This year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act — a monumental piece of legislation intended to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.”
But 50 years later, an unprecedented climate emergency is fueling extreme weather, worsening sewage overflows and dumping toxic waste disproportionately in low-resource communities across the country. Our water infrastructure is decaying after decades of neglect, and the health and safety of people across the country is at stake.
We’re fighting for strong, permanent federal investment in our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure – because equitable access to clean, safe water for all is vital. We all deserve clean water.
Food & Water Action has been at the forefront of national efforts for massive federal investment in our public water infrastructure. Last year we secured $55 billion in federal funds for water infrastructure in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — but our fight is far from over.
We won’t stop until we have full funding to replace our nation's old, lead-ridden water pipes, aided towns facing contamination from toxic chemicals like per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and addressed our water affordability crisis.
Safe water is non-negotiable. Affordable water is non-negotiable. Clean drinking water is a human right.
Wenonah Hauter
Founder and Executive Director
Food & Water Action
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In 2023, we'll be pushing forward our proven strategies to mobilize people to protect our food, water, and climate. With your donation we can accomplish the following...
Push for a more sustainable food system in the 2023 Farm Bill.
Stop water abuses by fossil fuel and factory farm interests in western states.
Stop fossil fuel projects from Virginia to California.
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