Solving Water in Rural America | Xylem US (original) (raw)

America is in a water crisis. 50 years after the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, the water gap still exists – and it’s growing.

Access to clean, safe water affects over 2 million Americans, with 15% of the total U.S. population living in rural America where the brunt of the water crisis is happening.

Despite these daily challenges, rural water hardships remain largely unseen and unmet.

Read Our Latest Report Outlining the Problems, Progress And Future Action Necessary To Solve The Growing Water Crisis In Rural America.

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Long-Term Strategies to Confronting Rural America’s Water Crisis

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  Public Policy Initiatives
  Legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) are allocating monies to improve access to safe drinking water. The IIJA includes $23.4 billion over five years for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and other programs.
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  Smart Water Technologies
  Smart water technology ranging from intelligent equipment to smart networks to digital solutions are being developed to address limited water access and poor water quality in rural communities.
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  Public Awareness
  Utilities, nonprofits and companies involved in the water sector need to effectively communicate the importance of safe, reliable drinking water for rural communities through outreach campaigns and community engagement activities.