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The Path to Universally Affordable Water Access: Guiding Principles for the Water Sector

This groundbreaking report is the culmination of more than 18 months of convenings across eight US cities to understand the policy, practice, and impact of shutting off individual access to water due to the inability to pay water bills.

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Author(s): Oluwole A. (OJ) McFoy and Mami Hara
Organization: US Water Alliance
Resource Type: Publication
Topic: Energy Justice, Policy, Water Equity, Water Sustainability

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