The Way Forward

Waterkeepers are working hard to fix the dilapidated infrastructure of our aging sewer systems and smart public officials are beginning to see the light. Public dollars spent maintaining and improving sewer systems are a powerful instrument for economic growth. A recent economic study published by MIT Press estimates that money spent on sewage and water supply infrastructure generates a 9.7 percent rate of return – an excellent financial investment by Wall Street standards.
In addition, many businesses and municipalities are finding better ways to handle their wastewater at the end of the line. Those at the forefront are recycling wastewater to meet increasing demand without drawing more from drinking water supplies.