ASCE Projects $1 Trillion Funding Gap for US Water Infrastructure
What happened
The American Society of Civil Engineers projected a nearly $1 trillion funding gap over the next decade for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The organization also rated drinking water systems a C-, wastewater a D+, and stormwater a D in its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.
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Why it matters
Aging water infrastructure poses significant risks to public health and safety and costs American households hundreds of dollars annually. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that drinking water systems alone require $625 billion over 20 years.
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Who's involved
- American Society of Civil EngineersProvided the 2025 Report Card and projected the national funding gap for water infrastructure.
- West OrangeIs cited as a community currently impacted by general infrastructure issues.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CongressSpeculative
Congress might face increased demand for public investment to address the national infrastructure funding gap.
- RWJBarnabas HealthSpeculative
RWJBarnabas Health could face increased operational costs if local water infrastructure fails.
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The entities involved
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American Society of Civil Engineers
American professional association
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West Orange
township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States