Dawn of the replacement era : reinvesting in drinking water infrastructure.

Dawn of the replacement era : reinvesting in drinking water infrastructure.

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Denver, Colo. : American Water Works Association, 2008.
Subjects:	Drinking water > Purification > United States. Water quality management > United States. Waterworks > United States. Drinking water > Purification Water quality management Waterworks United States
Online Access:	Click for online access

Table of Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
FINDINGS
Pipes are expensive, but invisible.
Pipes are hearty, but ultimately mortal.
Back to the future:pipe replacement needs are a â€œdemographic echo.â€?
Water infrastructure is local andtherefore vulnerable to demographic changes.
Replacement of water treatmentplants is also coming due.
Increased expenditures are neededto climb the ramp and avoid a gap.
Addressing affordability is the heart of the challenge.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) Measures by Utilities and Local Governments
2) Reform of State Programs3) A Significant Increase in Federal Assistance
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX A 20 Sets of Nessie Curves
Index of Nessie Curves
APPENDIX B