Title :
The poor condition of the U.S. infrastructure
Author :
Charles, Michael
Author_Institution :
American Soc. of Civil Eng., Washington, DC
Abstract :
An aging water system is a threat to the Nation´s Prosperity. The area of our water supply, which is challenged by aging wastewater facilities and leaking drinking-water pipes and received a collective grade of D minus in 2005. Investing in our infrastructure would not only protect public health but also create jobs and stimulate the economy; this investment would be lasting, but time is working against our country´s infrastructure.
Keywords :
ageing; economics; facilities; health and safety; investment; wastewater treatment; water supply; U.S. infrastructure; aging wastewater facilities; drinking-water pipes leakage; economy; investment; public health protection; wastewater treatment; water supply; water system; Aging; Investments; Life estimation; Protection; Rain; Sewage treatment; State estimation; Storms; US Government; Wastewater treatment; Conservation of Natural Resources; Humans; Public Health; Sewage; United States; United States Environmental Protection Agency; Waste Disposal, Fluid; Water; Water Supply;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2008.929893
