The federal government is opening again (or so it seems), bringing long-awaited relief to the agencies, contractors, and communities that depend on federal funding.
The latest government shutdown isn’t just a story about politics and paychecks; it’s about water. Across the country, towns and cities are watching vital clean water projects stall while federal agencies sit in limbo.
Water is life, but for millions of people in the U.S., clean, safe water still isn’t guaranteed. Aging pipes, outdated systems, and pollution have left too many communities behind.
