The Water Challenge and Its Potential Solutions

In light of considerable water shortages in various parts of the country to which lead pipe situation added a significant burden in certain states and municipalities, the search for cost-effective solutions to ensure regular supply of clean water is helping spur innovative financing ideas for dealing with the water challenge.  Among the points of discussion will be:

• Alternative supply projects and related costs
  
  • New tech/improvements to existing infrastructure to find alternate sources of water
• Regional solutions to water shortages
  
  • Joliet-Chicago water supply agreement
• Lead pipe replacement