Nation's Aging Water Infrastructure Thirsts For Faster Action
America’s water infrastructure may soon get the attention it deserves now that funding is available. Billions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are on the way to public officials throughout the United States. Most states are allocating additional funding as well, and many local officials will take advantage of consolidating the two new revenue sources to finance large and costly projects.
The country’s infrastructure needs are massive … and critical. Because of population growth, increased demand now has many regions shockingly close to capacity. Old lead pipelines that deliver water in many parts of America are rusted and corroded, and the water they deliver no longer meets established quality standards.