The Vision
Government should guarantee safe drinking water, accurately bill for its delivery and pursue modernized water purification infrastructure that overcomes known risks.
To reach for this vision, City officials must utilize political, regulatory and financial leverage on the responsible government entity to cause the achievement of each of the following policy goals:
Implementation of the Water Quality Master Plan to modernize water treatment infrastructure.
Full implementation of the Sewerage and Water Board’s lead service line replacement project.
A clear accounting of the need for funding to replace leaking water mains and distribution lines and an accompanying public communications strategy.
Accurate billing and responsive customer service from the Sewerage and Water Board.
Participation of all relevant local agencies in the multi-parish process for identifying regional solutions for water treatment and delivery, including the mitigation of the saltwater intrusion threat.
An improved organizational culture and greater accountability within the Sewerage and Water Board to improve efficient and safe delivery of drinking water.
