When will we reach that day? It will happen unless we start now to repair our water and wastewater systems. Yes, it will be expensive; the American Society of Civil Engineers thinks it could cost $1.3 trillion or more.
One part of the problem is the lack of data we spoke about a few days ago. But, we do know that our pipes are old and leak. For example, in 2012 Houston alone lost 22 billion gallons.
Our pricing system is not the smartest. Prices are the same year-round whether it's the dry or wet season; supply and demand plays no role. And we charge the same no matter what the water is used for: drinking, cooking, hygiene or watering lawns, filling swimming pools, washing cars.
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