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Christy Harowski: Infrastructure to Impact & Making the Value of Water Visible | Make Water Work 017

In this episode of Make Water Work, hosts Isaac Pellerin and Megan Glover sit down with Christy Harowski, founder of HCB Strategies and former Chief of Staff at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Value of Water Campaign Director at US Water Alliance. Christy shares how water professionals can move beyond pipes, pumps, and projects to clearly communicate why water matters, who it impacts, and how to make the case for investment. Drawing from her experience in utilities, policy, and national advocacy, she explains how authentic communication, coalition-building, and storytelling turn infrastructure spending into real community impact. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why water is a nonpartisan issue and how to communicate it that way • How utilities can fund major projects without relying solely on rate increases • The role of partnerships, tourism, and local economies in water investment • Why authentic leadership and owning your voice matters in advocacy • How better communication builds trust with policymakers and the public Whether you work in a utility, policy, engineering, or water innovation, this episode offers practical insight on making the value of water visible. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of water. #MakeWaterWork #WaterLeadership #ValueOfWater #WaterInfrastructure #UtilityLeadership #WaterPolicy #PublicTrust #WaterInvestment