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Most people pay water bills, but according to the report, Black and Brown residents and lower income communities in Pittsburgh have been less likely to benefit from investments in water infrastructure to improve water quality.
“So where do we direct those utility dollars and where do we renew our water system infrastructure?” said Will Pickering, Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. “For example, where do we replace lead lines and how do we do that in a way that’s equitable and takes into consideration different demographic factors?”
Pickering says because of Pittsburgh’s combined sewer system, rainfall can back up sewage into basements, especially in neighborhoods with fewer resources. Not only does it smell bad, but it is also an environmental health problem. Fumes can cause respiratory problems, and according to the report, might be a driving factor in the higher asthma rates in Pittsburg ....

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