Report tracks 28 percent jump in water, wastewater infrastructure outlays

Sources: Bluefield Research LLC, Boston; CP staff

Municipal water & wastewater utilities’ budgeting suggests pipe, treatment plant and pump expenditures will exceed $532 billion between 2016–2025, representing a 28 percent increase against comparable investment over the 2006–2015 window. The projected 10-year total is split by water treatment, supply and delivery, 48 percent; wastewater treatment and conveyance, 44 percent; and, storm water management, 8 percent.

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