The hearing will focus on estimates of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure capital investment needs for the next 20 years. To date, substantial federal, state and local investment in our national wastewater and drinking water infrastructure has improved water quality and helped protect public health and the environment. However, our existing national water infrastructure is aging, and in need of repair.
New infrastructure is needed to address emerging challenges.
In addition, the federal share of wastewater infrastructure investment is decreasing, while the local share must increase to meet regulatory requirements and infrastructure demands. The upcoming hearing will examine the state of our nation s water infrastructure. Expected witnesses include representatives of the National League of Cities, the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, the Congressional Budget Office, the National Association of Water Companies, the National Utility Contractors Association, and the Clean Water Action. Our national wastewater infrastructure is largely comprised of systems that collect and treat wastewater, and additional interceptor and collector sewer systems that transport storm water runoff. This investment has provided enormous environmental, public health and economic benefits to the nation.