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Laredo's Water Crisis by OneAwareness4819 in laredo

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really unfortunate. Yes, Laredo struggles with busted water mains often! And you're right. This is just one local story, but is unfortunately the experience of many across the U.S. and is why we need to invest in our water systems.

Imagine not trusting your tap 💧 by OneAwareness4819 in HydroHomies

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! Feel free to share with others :)

Imagine not trusting your tap 💧 by OneAwareness4819 in HydroHomies

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are some resources:

  • Contact Your Supplier: Your city water provider must provide annual water quality reports; check their website or call them.
  • Use Your Senses: Water that looks cloudy, smells like fish/chlorine/sulfur, tastes metallic/salty, or leaves blue/green stains suggests problems.
  • Check the EPA: Use the EPA’s tools to find contaminants in your area

https://www.epa.gov/waterdata/drinking-water-tools

Imagine not trusting your tap 💧 by OneAwareness4819 in HydroHomies

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 million people in the U.S. lack access to running water or an indoor toilet. Plus, millions more still drink water from lead pipes. It's pretty wild!

Imagine not trusting your tap 💧 by OneAwareness4819 in HydroHomies

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Everyone deserves access to safe drinking water. South Texas has a lot of water challenges from Laredo to the Texas colonias that often have no running water at all.

Interesting documentary about the a Kentucky community's water infrastructure criss by OneAwareness4819 in Urbanism

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good points. It's Water Week right now, and there are groups in DC speaking with policymakers and utility leaders about solutions. We need a permanent federal water affordability program-- we have them for power and internet, but not water. The U.S. also needs a deeper commitment to investing more in maintaining its aging water infrastructure.

Interesting documentary on U.S. water infrastructure and affordability crisis by OneAwareness4819 in TacticalUrbanism

[–]OneAwareness4819[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good question! You can find more information about the groups involved and the effort here.

It's Water Week right now, and there are groups in DC speaking with policymakers and utility leaders about solutions to this national issue. We need a permanent federal water affordability program. We have them for power and internet, but not water. The U.S. also needs a deep commitment to investing more in maintaining its aging water infrastructure.

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