Everyone should have safe and affordable water. Yet, across the United States, communities face mounting threats to their water security due to contamination, flooding, sea-level rise, and drought, leading to rising costs in water and wastewater service. No family in the U.S. should have to choose between paying for their water or paying for other essential needs, like food or heat. This fact sheet explains the U.S. water affordability crisis, the current state of federal action, and recommendations for a renewed national commitment to safe, affordable water.