OUR ANNUAL AGENDA
The Long Island Water Conference plays an active role in the state and local legislative process to ensure the best interests of the public and its drinking water supply are always top of mind.
There are seven key areas we are focusing on:
Continued need for drinking water infrastructure funding
Lead Service Line Replacements
Support for S.1850 Hinchey /A.6012 Kelles calling for the enactment of the “Safe Water Infrastructure Action Program Act”
Support $70 million for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Addressing the concern of microplastics in our aquifer
Investment in Workforce Development
Support for A.2617 Solages to provide water utilities with access to water quality infrastructure improvement funding
Learn more about the LIWC's Legislative Agenda:
Legislative Forum
The Long Island Water Conference hosts an annual Legislative Forum that brings together Long Island's water suppliers and elected officials from all levels of government. Every year, this informative event provides a platform for a thought-provoking conversation about the most significant legislative issuing facing Long Island's water supply and distribution system.
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Drinking Water Symposium
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