Blog: The multiple dimensions of vulnerability in our drinking water systems
The delivery of safe, affordable and reliable drinking water is a key responsibility of utilities and governments everywhere. In the U.S. there is growing evidence that access to safe and affordable drinking water is distributed unevenly. Low-income and minority communities are more likely to experience drinking water contamination, face higher water bills, and have less reliable access to drinking water. The importance of drinking water services are clear and gaining policy attention.