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Topic: Water equity

Water equity is the concept of ensuring that all communities, especially marginalized and low-income populations, have access to safe, reliable, and affordable water services.

More on: Water equity

The podcast episodes provided focus on the topic of water equity, which encompasses the challenges and efforts to ensure equitable access to clean, affordable, and reliable water services for all communities, regardless of their socioeconomic status or demographics.

The episodes highlight the work of organizations and individuals who are addressing water equity issues, such as water contamination, affordability, and mistrust in water utilities, which disproportionately affect communities of color and low-income communities. The episodes feature discussions on strategies, policies, and partnerships aimed at addressing these disparities and promoting water equity.

For example, Episode 61: Bringing Water Equity to America discusses the work of the Director of Water Equity and Climate Resilience to collaborate with government agencies and water utilities to address water equity challenges. Episode 47: Water Affordability and Equity in America explores the work of an expert on water affordability and equity, focusing on how utilities can approach these issues. Episode 29: Being an Ally for Environmental Justice shares the efforts of a wastewater professional in promoting water equity and implementing community-benefiting projects.

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