The United States is facing a water affordability crisis. Rising water costs impact millions of families — 1 in 3 public water users struggle to pay their bill on time in rural, suburban, and urban communities, leading to missed payments and the risk of having their water service shut off. This comes at a time when water utilities need to invest more in fixing outdated infrastructure, responding to climate change, and increasing safeguards against water contamination.

We can solve this problem and ensure everyone in the U.S. has access to safe drinking water they can afford. Addressing the U.S. water affordability crisis involves a federal commitment to the human right to water, sustained federal investment in public water systems, and a permanent, universal water assistance program at the U.S. EPA to ensure no family has to struggle to afford water.

Water is a human right. Complete the form on the right and contact your US Representative today to ask them to pass the H2O UP Act of 2024 to establish a permanent, universal low-income water assistance program at the U.S. EPA and ensure every family has access to safe, affordable water.