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

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drinking water--Purification--United States.

Drinking water.

Water quality management--United States.

Water quality management.

Waterworks--United States.

Waterworks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (52 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Denver, Colo. : American Water Works Association, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

US water utilities face a significant economic challenge. The oldest underground infrastructure (some is more than 100 years old) is at or very near the end of its expected life span and must be replaced within the next 30 years. AWWA projects expenditures of $250 billion nationwide for the replacement of worn-out pipes and related fittings.

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 “demographic echo.�""; ""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 Programs""""3) A Significant Increase in Federal Assistance""; ""CONCLUSION""; ""APPENDIX A 20 Sets of Nessie Curves""; ""Index of Nessie Curves""; ""APPENDIX B""

Notes:

On cover: A study sponsored by the AWWA Water Industry Technical Action fund, May 2001.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-61300-083-9

OCLC:

922966835