What California Senator Alex Padilla thinks about Americas water affordability crisis
POLITICO Energy host Annie Snider sits down with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) to talk about how the United States is at a critical juncture when it comes to accessing clean, safe and affordable water. Padilla, who is the leading voice on water issues in the chamber, discusses the Biden administration\u2019s latest regulations, low-income assistance, and the Colorado River water crisis. \n\nFor more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch\n\nAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy\n\nAnnie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. \nNirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. \nAnnie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. \nKara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.\nGloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. \nMatt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.