U.S. Cities Face Serious Infrastucture Problems

According to a study by the EPA, aging water and sewer systems in the nation's cities, and insufficient funds to repair them could cause serious problems.

1 minute read

January 26, 2001, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Such basic functions of daily life in America, which likes to think of itself as the world's only superpower, are under threat, experts say, and the federal government must do something about it urgently. An industry group called the Water Infrastructure Alliance reached similar conclusions in a separate study last year."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Aging water, sewer systems drain U.S. cities

Monday, October 3, 2005 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

Environment United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.