From Sinkhole to Stimulus: Fixing Our Water Systems Will Get Jobs Flowing
Investment in water infrastructure could generate $266 billion in economic activity and create close to 1.9 million jobs over 5 years. Green For All's report, Water Works is profiled.
Much ink has been spilled on the deplorable state of the nation’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure -- and the terrifying sums ($390 billion according to the sometimes-hyperbolic American Society of Civil Engineers) it will take to remedy the situation. The EPA estimates $188 billion is necessary to manage stormwater and preserve water quality nationwide.
Yes, it's a lot of money, but there are some positives attached to that pricetag: it's not only going to bring us cleaner, safer drinking water, says a new Green for All report called Water Works. Spread over five years, that investment would also generate $266 billion in economic activity and create close to 1.9 million jobs.
