The Time Has Come for Stronger Investment in Water Infrastructure – Especially for Underserved Communities
Jul 11, 2018
https://blog.ucsusa.org/science-blogger/the-time-has-come-for-stronger-investment-in-water-infrastructure-especially-for-underserved-communities
When news of the Flint water crisis broke headlines, 21 million people across the country relied on water systems that violated health standards. Low-income communities, minority populations, and rural towns disproportionately deal with barriers to safe water. Drinking water challenges are complex: failing infrastructure, polluted water sources, and low capacity utility management are all part of the issue.
When news of the Flint water crisis broke headlines, 21 million people across the country relied on water systems that violated health standards. Low-income communities, minority populations, and rural towns disproportionately deal with barriers to safe water. Drinking water challenges are complex: failing infrastructure, polluted water sources, and low capacity utility management are all part of the issue.