COVID-19 WATER SHUTOFF MORATORIUMS FALL SHORT
We take a look at the statewide moratoriums issued by 13 states and the District of Columbia to determine whether they go far enough to ensure access to water during the pandemic.
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Thursday 14 May 2020
CWSC releases Blue Paper on the shortcomings of COVID-19 water shutoff moratoriums issued by 13 states and Washington DC
The CWSC has published a Blue Paper highlighting where statewide moratoriums fall short in ensuring access to water during the pandemic. The Paper also offers ways states can strengthen their moratoriums to increase access to water
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Wednesday 20 March 2019
CWSC publishes report on the Accessibility Trap
The CWSC has released the first county and municipal-level exploration of laws governing access to water and sanitation and affordability.
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Thursday 6 December 2018
Executive Director tapped to join National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC)
ED Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari started her three year term as a Member of the NDWAC at the December 2018 public meetings.
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