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Aging water systems get federal cash, but spending lags

September 27, 2015/

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency projects it will cost $384 billion over 20 years just to maintain the nation’s existing drinking water infrastructure. Replacing pipes, treatment plants and other infrastructure, as well as expanding drinking water systems to handle population growth, could cost as much as $1 trillion.

Rik Stevens, Associated Press

Full Story: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Aging-water-systems-get-federal-cash-but-6531917.php

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