💧 H2O INTRO 💧 Meet Andrea Yang of Greater Cincinnati Water Works

A trust gap in water quality perception is creating barriers to critical programs in Cincinnati. While trust in water quality is over 70% among white and high-income residents, it's in the mid-40s for Black and low-income communities. This gap prevents sign-ups for bill assistance and lead service line replacements—issues that disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities.

Andrea Yang, Deputy Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Water Works, is leading efforts to rebuild trust by prioritizing equitable investments in infrastructure and workforce development. A key example is the $20 million rehabilitation of the historic Mount Airy water tower, an iconic structure in a struggling community that has long awaited restoration.

Beyond repairing the tower, the project includes a feasibility study to explore how the site can contribute to Mount Airy’s revitalization. Partnering with city planning, economic development, and recreation departments, Greater Cincinnati Water Works is bringing the community into the conversation—ensuring water utilities are not just service providers, but active partners in neighborhood transformation.

Yang is an alum of the Water Innovation Leadership Development program of Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Environment Plus.

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