National Drinking Water Alliance
Aug 7, 2023
New Research: Water First School Drinking Water Intervention Shows Promise in Preventing Overweight
A new study, “Effectiveness of a School Drinking Water Promotion and Access Program for Overweight Prevention,” led by NDWA member Dr....
National Drinking Water Alliance
Nov 9, 2021
NASBE Report Updates Status of Drinking Water Lead Testing in Schools
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has released a new report, “How States Are Handling Lead in School Drinking...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Aug 26, 2021
Alliance Featured on Mission: Readiness Podcast
National Drinking Water Alliance member Mission: Readiness is a group of over 700 retired “top brass” who work to make sure America’s...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Aug 4, 2021
Newly Updated Interactive Map Tracks Water Safety
Since the Flint Water Crisis—the 2014 watershed moment for public health and drinking water safety in Flint, Michigan—public concern over...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Dec 10, 2020
Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools: New CDC Microlearning Modules Available
Schools can help students stay hydrated by ensuring there is access to safe drinking water at no charge throughout the school day....
National Drinking Water Alliance
Aug 14, 2018
What’s Next for Drinking Water Access in California Schools?
Excellent access to drinking water in schools encourages the consumption of drinking water over sugar-sweetened beverages, which offers a...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Jul 17, 2017
New Questions to Consider for Planning Successful School-based Drinking Water Interventions
A new paper from researcher Jodi Stookey in Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism outlines what factors to consider when designing effective...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Jun 27, 2017
Drinking Water: What, So What, Now What?
Drinking water, public health, and obesity prevention stakeholders gathered for an interactive workshop at the 9th Biennial Childhood...
National Drinking Water Alliance
May 30, 2017
New Interactive Map Tracks Water Safety
Where is tap water putting children at risk and how are state leaders responding? University of California Nutrition Policy Institute and...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Mar 27, 2017
Towards a Much-needed Health-based Benchmark for Lead in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is engaged in a process to derive a new, health-based benchmark for lead in drinking water. ...
