October 18 marks the anniversary of the Clean Water Act – the federal legislation that protects our waterways from pollution by setting and regulating water quality standards for U.S. surface water.

Prior to the Clean Water Act, America's waters were in crisis, often flooded and even on fire with toxic pollution and contaminants.

Imagine a Day Without Water, October 15, was launched by the U.S. Water Alliance, to consider what our lives would look if water were suddenly unavailable for a day.

Imagine no drinking water, no showers, no cooking, no cleaning, no flushing toilets. This campaign reminds us of the significant role water plays in our daily lives...

Across the United States, municipal leaders face a common challenge: balancing aging infrastructure needs with growing demands for public services, economic development, public safety and recreation.

For many communities, partnering with a regulated water and wastewater provider has become a strategic tool for addressing those competing priorities.