Underserved Communities/Indigenous People
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM · 1 hr. 30 min. (US/Central)
New Orleans Convention Center
Interactive Technical Session
Room 238
Information
This session focuses on the communities in the U.S. who do not have access to water and sanitation and the new National Roadmap to Close the U.S. Water Gap. We will learn about the Roadmap and hear a utility case study on how they are tackling the issue. Attendees will be able to examine the issues and solutions with invited guests from Dig Deep, Water For People, Moonshot, and WEF. The session will close with breakout sessions where we will explore how we, the water community, can be part of the solution – considering no- or low-effort opportunities and the role of WEF.
Facilitated Discussion
This is a facilitated discussion session. Presenters will have 15-20 minutes to present which will be followed by 10-15 minutes of facilitated discussion.
Facilitated Discussion
This is a facilitated discussion session. Presenters will have 15-20 minutes to present which will be followed by 10-15 minutes of facilitated discussion.
Lead Facilitator

Sarah Reeves
Brown and CaldwellAssistant Facilitator
KL
Kahao Lim
Stantec Inc.Presentation
Dig Deep/Vessel Collective
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
New Orleans Convention Center
Kabir Thatte
Moonshot Missions
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
New Orleans Convention Center
George Hawkins · Moonshot Missions, Inc.
Water For People
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
New Orleans Convention Center
Mark Duey · Water for People