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Given these realities, the
COVID-19 pandemic has
highlighted that the cost
of water, or the inadequate
investment in water,
disproportionately harms
underserved and low-income
communities.
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The fundamental message is
that a permanent, well-funded
low-income water assistance
program is urgently needed for
the water sector.
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Key Themes
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Acknowledgements
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Utility Case Studies
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1. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
2. Kansas City Water
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3. City of Houston, Texas
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4. City of Atlanta, GA
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5. Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
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6. Seattle Public Utilities
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7. Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
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8. DC Water
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9. Detroit Water and Sewerage District
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10. Greater Cincinnati Water Works
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11. San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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12. Baltimore City Department of Public Works
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13. New York City Department of Environmental Protection
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14. Bualo Water
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15. WSSC Water
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16. AlexRenew, Alexandria, Virginia
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17. Camden County Municipal Utility Authority
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18. The City of Ashland Department of Public Works, OR
19. Jackson Water Department, MS
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20. Tucson Water, Tucson AZ
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