“Each and every American has the right to clean drinking water. It is simply wrong that in the United States of America today, millions of children still receive their water through lead pipes. It’s about time we fix that. “ These were the words of the President of the United […]
Disconnected: Water Shutoffs during the Pandemic
Disconnected: How household water shutoffs in the United States during the COVID pandemic violate the human right to water “Water is a human right under international human rights law, and must be available even to those who cannot afford to pay, yet the United States allows utilities to deny this […]
A Drop in the Bucket
A Drop in the Bucket: Water Affordability Policies in Twelve Massachusetts Communities All humans – rich and poor, young and old — need water, and they need it in similar quantities. Water that is affordable, as well as accessible and safe, is a fundamental human right. However, the price that […]
