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New Report Exposes Alarming Economic Impacts on DC Region if Faced With Water Supply Disruption

In coordination with the American Business Water Coalition (ABWC) and other regional organizations, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River (ICPRB) released a new report highlighting the significant and dire financial consequences facing the Washington, D.C. region in the event of a disruption to the area’s sole water supply source: the Potomac River. Key findings in the report expose the extreme economic impacts, including which business sectors are more at risk should the region’s water source be compromised, amongst other critical discoveries.

ABWC CEO, Mae Stevens, alongside other D.C. leaders, participated in ICPRB’s press conference on Sept. 24, 2024, announcing the report’s rollout. Stevens specifically urged Congress to increase federal funding for water infrastructure projects to ensure water source resiliency for the region and nationwide.

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American Business Water Coalition favors Senate’s funding proposal but urges Congress to increase water funding

The American Business Water Coalition (ABWC) applauds the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for maintaining funding for the Environmental Protection Agencies' (EPA) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs), but stresses need for increased investment.

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American Business Water Coalition calls on Congress to oppose the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

The American Business Water Coalition (ABWC) urges members to vote NO on the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill on the floor this week.

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Senate Approved Topline Numbers for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

The Senate has approved topline numbers for FY25 which includes an overall cut to its Interior-Environment bill by approximately $8.5 billion compared to the previous fiscal year. The House of Representatives advanced its Interior-Environment bill out of committee, including a reduction of over $600 million in funding for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Programs.

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The American Business Water Coalition urges the House not to adopt the topline funding levels and subcommittee allocations

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The American Business Water Coalition Applauds Congress’ Final Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill with Maintained Federal Investment in Water Infrastructure

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Connecticut water infrastructure and business risks report

Federal spending bill threatens 44 water infrastructure projects supporting jobs and economic development.

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ABWC Report: 10 Extreme Water Disasters in 10 Days

ABWC Report: 10 Extreme Water Disasters in 10 Days Strain Economies Across the Nation and Expose Critical Federal Funding Gap for Water Infrastructure

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American Business Water Coalition Applauds Congressional Agreement on Increased Spending Levels and Urges Deal to Safeguard Water Infrastructure Funding

On Sunday, January 7, congressional leadership announced a deal to increase topline fiscal year 2024 spending levels which would be a dramatic improvement over the House-passed water appropriations bill.

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Texas water infrastructure and business risks report

Federal spending bill threatens 11 water infrastructure projects in Texas’ 12th congressional district supporting jobs and economic development.

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Washington water infrastructure and business risks report

Federal spending bill threatens eight clean water infrastructure projects supporting jobs and economic development this year and dozens more in years to come

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Kentucky water infrastructure and business risks report

Federal spending bill threatens 281 water infrastructure projects supporting jobs and economic development

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Alaska water infrastructure and business risks report

Federal spending bill threatens 15 water infrastructure projects supporting jobs and economic development.

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Idaho Business Review: Water Infrastructure Funding in Idaho Faces Uncertain Future if House Bill Passes

As Congress considers the House appropriations bill for the 2024 fiscal year, concerns over potential cuts to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) have emerged, with implications for vital water infrastructure projects in Idaho.

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Idaho Water Infrastructure and Business Risks Report

Projects in Twin Falls, Pocatello, Rexburg and more at Risk of Being Derailed by Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

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Maine Water Infrastructure and Business Risks Report

Projects in Portland, Bangor, Biddeford and more at Risk of Being Derailed by Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

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The American Business Water Coalition is a group of water-reliant businesses—from manufacturing to energy to tech and beyond. The coalition provides a platform for businesses across the country to urge Congress and the Administration to increase investment in water infrastructure, and foster relationships between businesses and their local utilities.
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