Water insecurity affects over 46 million Americans. Organizations like DigDeep are working to bridge the gap, providing clean water to communities such as McDowell County, West Virginia, and the Navajo Nation. These areas face severe water challenges, from outdated systems to a complete lack of indoor plumbing, leaving residents without reliable access to safe drinking water.

In McDowell County, two-thirds of residents have endured boil water advisories for a decade due to a failing water treatment system. In the Navajo Nation, many families still haul water for daily use. DigDeep's initiatives have brought essential resources to these underserved regions, connecting homes to existing water lines and installing off-grid systems in remote areas.

As the U.S. faces increasing climate-related water shortages, the disparity in water access continues to grow. While significant investments are needed to overhaul the country's water infrastructure, targeted federal support is essential to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, reliable drinking water.