Clear waters
Subtitle: why America needs a clean water trust fund
By: Food & Water Watch
Publisher: Food & Water Watch
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 21
Subjects: Federal aid to water resources development; Water resources development; Water-supply; Water
Description: When a resource is as basic as clean water, it can be easy to take for granted. Flowing in and out of our homes and businesses through underground pipes, clean water for sanitation keeps our communities livable, our lifestyles possible, and our industries viable. But while steady access to clean water is a cornerstone of modern society, its future is far from secure. As recent tragedies have shown, the United States' national infrastructure is experiencing the consequences of decades of neglect. Our water systems, many of which are more than 100 years old, are no exception. This report examines trends in clean water spending on a state-by-state level, pointing out the need for urgent action while explaining the benefits that could be achieved through the establishment of a clean water trust fund.
Notes: "October 2007."

Title taken from title screen (viewed October 15, 2007).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 18-19) and appendices.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Table of contents: title: America's water infrastructure and the need for upgrades; title: Clean water state revolving fund; title: In their own words : states speak out; title: State key findings; title: States wait for funding while public health crisis looms; title: Bush Administration offers non-solutions; title: A clean water trust fund : an investment in the future; title: Conclusion : time for a trust fund.