Clean Water
America’s environmental infrastructure is crumbling beneath our feet. The EPA estimates that a $744 billion investment in clean water and drinking water infrastructure is needed to meet and maintain existing public health and environmental standards over the next 20 years. Study after study has demonstrated that maintaining healthy water infrastructure generates quality jobs, increases American competitiveness, and boosts the economy across the nation. Most importantly, by increasing federal investment in water infrastructure, Congress can ensure that all Americans have functioning pipes that bring clean water to their homes and carry away runoff and waste.
The Clean Water Council is working to secure clean water for all Americans through sound water and sewer infrastructure. Founded in 2005, the Council is is a coalition of national organizations representing utility and excavation contractors, design professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, labor unions, construction materials, and others committed to ensuring a high quality of life through sound water infrastructure​.
Information Resources on Clean Water & Water Infrastructure
The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure (PDF)
This recent 2017 study by the Value of Water Campaign reviews the projected capital needs of water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, and estimates the associated economic benefits that would be realized if the nation chose to make these investments. The study also provides information about federal spending on water infrastructure projects in recent decades.
The Clean Water Council is working to secure clean water for all Americans through sound water and sewer infrastructure. Founded in 2005, the Council is is a coalition of national organizations representing utility and excavation contractors, design professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, labor unions, construction materials, and others committed to ensuring a high quality of life through sound water infrastructure​.
Information Resources on Clean Water & Water Infrastructure
The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure (PDF)
This recent 2017 study by the Value of Water Campaign reviews the projected capital needs of water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, and estimates the associated economic benefits that would be realized if the nation chose to make these investments. The study also provides information about federal spending on water infrastructure projects in recent decades.
The U.S. is funding just one-third of its water infrastructure needs.
118th Congress Legislation Being Tracked By NUCA
The new Congress opened Jan. 3, 2023.
H.J. Res. 27 - the CRA resolution of disapproval on the Biden Administration’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. NUCA strongly supports this bill.
H.R. 1152 - the Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023. NUCA strongly supports this bill.
117th Congress Legislation Tracked By NUCA
A WIN! Signed into law Dec. 23, 2022. H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
A WIN! Signed into law Nov. 15, 2021. S. 914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
H.R. 1915 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
H.R. 3291 - The Assistance, Quality, and Affordability (AQUA) Act of 2021. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
116th Congress Legislation Tracked By NUCA
S. 3591 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. NUCA supported this bill, but was working to increase the funding levels of certain infrastructure programs.
S. 3590 - Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. NUCA supported this bill, but was working to increase the funding levels of certain infrastructure programs.
H.R. 1497 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act. NUCA supported this bill.
118th Congress Legislation Being Tracked By NUCA
The new Congress opened Jan. 3, 2023.
H.J. Res. 27 - the CRA resolution of disapproval on the Biden Administration’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. NUCA strongly supports this bill.
H.R. 1152 - the Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023. NUCA strongly supports this bill.
117th Congress Legislation Tracked By NUCA
A WIN! Signed into law Dec. 23, 2022. H.R. 7776, Water Resources Development Act. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
A WIN! Signed into law Nov. 15, 2021. S. 914 - Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
H.R. 1915 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
H.R. 3291 - The Assistance, Quality, and Affordability (AQUA) Act of 2021. NUCA strongly supported this bill.
116th Congress Legislation Tracked By NUCA
S. 3591 - America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. NUCA supported this bill, but was working to increase the funding levels of certain infrastructure programs.
S. 3590 - Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. NUCA supported this bill, but was working to increase the funding levels of certain infrastructure programs.
H.R. 1497 - Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act. NUCA supported this bill.
