Water is our Human RIGHT!
So why do nearly 1 Million Californians have limited access to clean water!
Is your water safe to drink?
CALIFORNIA IS IN A STATE OF CRISIS
Today, there are nearly 400 WATER SYSTEMS that are considered FAILING! – These systems are unable to deliver water that is safe to drink and 1 MILLION PEOPLE have to suffer because of it. These small, unincorporated, and DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES across California have no water rights, no backup supplies, and no technical or financial resources to develop new sources of drinking water.
Too many Californians do not trust their water and have to spend extra, hard-earned money buying bottled water to cook, clean, and drink.

400 +
Failing Water Systems
1 MILLION
Californian Residents are without clean water
65%
People of Color in Disadvantaged Communities
Groundswell for Water & Housing Justice
Water is Essential for Life
At Groundswell for Water & Housing Justice, we fight for your right to clean water and affordable housing.
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GROUNDSWELL CREATES IMPACT
Community Empowerment
Groundswell's mission is to ensure that community members are equipped with the tools and resources to raise their voices to speak truth to power.
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Solutions Driven
Groundswell is the conduit between community and policy makers to arrive at solutions that benefit ALL Californians.
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Collaborative Action
Groundswell is a collaborative partner with community-based organizations, residents, and leaders throughout the state to move progressively forward to meet California's water infrastructure needs and housing standards.
Together,
We Can Make a Difference!
What We're Fighting For
Water is becoming more expensive for California families. Water providers are raising rates throughout the state and the crunch is being felt by working people.
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We can bring down costs by ensuring that our state has enough water supply to meet the demand.
Affordable Housing Needs Water
California does not have enough affordable housing stock to meet the demand. California cities are planning to build over 2 million new units to meet future needs.
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However, without improved access to water, many of these planned housing projects are unable to be completed.
In Orange County, an individual would need to earn at least $162,000 a year to afford a median-priced home at $826,000.
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WE NEED TO MAKE CALIFORNIA MORE AFFORDABLE!
Steady increase in the
Cost of Living
