Infographic: Drinking Water and Wastewater by the Numbers

Due to decades of insufficient or misdirected investment, a significant portion of water-distribution and sewer systems are reaching or have already reached the end of their intended operational life and are beginning to fail.

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Due to decades of insufficient or misdirected investment, a significant portion of water -distribution and sewer systems are reaching or have already reached the end of their intended operational life and are beginning to fail.

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