01/29/2023
https://congress.gov...
"In many cases and in many communities, these water and wastewater systems are long past their design life and in need of critical repairs, upgrades, or total replacement."
"In my home State of North Carolina alone, there is a documented need of $11 billion for clean water projects."
"I am excited to hear from the members of this panel on the issues communities are facing in addressing the nation's water and wastewater infrastructure needs."
"According to EPA's last 'Clean Water Needs Survey' report to Congress in 2016, the total documented needs for sustainable wastewater infrastructure... are at least $270 billion over the next two decad..."