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

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Denver, Colo. : American Water Works Association, 2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.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