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Small Communities in WV, MO, and PA Stabilize Water Systems with Private Providers

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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A white paper by Trust in Water documents how communities in West Virginia, Missouri, and Pennsylvania stabilized failing water and wastewater systems. These systems, which serve fewer than 3,300 people, achieved improvement and compliance through partnerships with private, regulated providers.

From wateronline.com

Why it matters

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The report notes that small and rural systems make up 81 percent of public water systems in the United States. These systems also account for 93 percent of federal drinking water noncompliance violations, highlighting the need for capital and expertise to meet water quality standards.

From wateronline.com

Who's involved

  • West VirginiaState where failing water and wastewater systems were stabilized.
  • MissouriState where failing water and wastewater systems were stabilized.
  • PennsylvaniaState where failing water and wastewater systems were stabilized.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • West VirginiaSpeculative

    The state might see changes in infrastructure investment and regulatory compliance costs for its utilities.

  • MissouriSpeculative

    The state might see changes in infrastructure investment and regulatory compliance costs for its utilities.

  • PennsylvaniaSpeculative

    The state might see changes in infrastructure investment and regulatory compliance costs for its utilities.

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