“Adopting a drinking water standard without sufficient funding to make sure everyone can achieve it, does not protect public health.”
When people say that about a million people lack access to safe water in California, we say no: forty million people do, because when we visit one of those left-behind communities, we have the same problem.
California has yet to live up to its aspiration in the Human Right to Water policy, that “every person has a right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water.” Tension between these goals has resulted in policies that favor communities with more resources, but potentially leave others behind.
CWSA wants policies that work for all communities, in all regions, without sacrificing some for the well-being of others.
Members enjoy the satisfaction from working for the benefit of every California resident. Here are some other benefits and opportunities.
Make A Difference – Join CWSA Today!
Add your voice to the clear, strong chorus supporting safe, affordable, accessible water for ALL of California.
All members can participate in our Policy Committee. Charter members comprise the Steering Committee that oversees membership and finances. Sponsorship extends to primary participants and all small systems in its service territory.
Application to join CWSA consists of formally signing the Memorandum of Understanding with CalMutuals. On acceptance, a member is in good standing with payment of annual sponsorship. Sponsorship levels are tiered and based on annual revenue.
– MOU Template (without Lisa’s signature)
Contact us for more information or to sign up!
Managing Director – Tim Worley, PhD
tim@communitywatersystems.org