“The U.S. urgently needs to increase funding to shore up facilities, experts say, as climate change and emerging contaminants like PFAS pose growing threats.”
The following post summarizes the online article “America’s aging water infrastructure faces new threats,” authored by Julie Strupp, Senior Editor at ConstructionDive, part of IndustryDive. The website is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget, a global network that informs, influences, and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers.
The article “America’s aging water infrastructure faces new threats” discusses the urgent need for increased funding to address America’s aging water infrastructure, which faces growing threats from climate change and emerging contaminants like PFAS. Despite recent federal investments, the health of the country’s water systems remains poor, with drinking water infrastructure graded “C-,” wastewater “D+,” and stormwater “D” by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Climate change exacerbates water stress and flooding, which strains already underfunded utilities. The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided significant funding, but disbursement is slow, and inflation has reduced its impact. Experts emphasize the need for better data and asset management to understand infrastructure conditions and challenges. The article highlights the bipartisan interest in water funding and the necessity for continued investment to ensure public health, economic growth, and environmental protection.
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