National Drinking Water Alliance
Oct 17
Action for Water in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
As the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee (DGAC) nears the completion of its scientific review, health and...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Mar 7
Federal Water Investments Underway, Advocacy Resources Available
Taken together, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act provide over $60 billion for water projects including...
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
Jun 16, 2021
Let’s Get Rid of Lead Service Lines
The American Jobs Plan proposed by President Biden calls for funding for full removal and replacement of all lead service lines remaining...
National Drinking Water Alliance
May 14, 2021
Reopening Building Plumbing Safely After COVID-19 Pandemic Closures
When buildings have had low or no water use—for example, during COVID-19 pandemic closures—it is important to know how to restart...
Christina Hecht, PhD, Senior Policy Advisor
Jun 4, 2018
Safe Water in Schools: What do we Know? What can we do?
Discusses the importance of providing access to safe, quality drinking water in schools; the current state of tap water in schools; and what
National Drinking Water Alliance
Jan 16, 2018
Chicago Public Schools Invent New Water Quality Device
To effectively and economically reduce lead levels in school tap water, facilities staff at Chicago Public Schools invented an automatic...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Sep 11, 2017
New Drinking Water Fact Sheets Available
What are the health benefits of drinking water? How can we encourage water consumption at school? What do we need to consider in...
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
Feb 1, 2017
Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile
Drinking water instead of sugary beverages is an important step in improving oral health and, when it’s tap water, it usually includes...