U.S. Water Infrastructure Faces $1 Trillion Upgrade Amid Climate Crisis

The U.S. faces a $1 trillion challenge to upgrade its aging water infrastructure, which is struggling under the pressures of climate change. Floods and other extreme weather events are overwhelming outdated pipes and water treatment systems, increasing the risk to public health. Additionally, the system is not set up to transfer water efficiently from wet regions to dry areas. Without sufficient funding, the infrastructure will continue to degrade, leaving Americans with concerns about the quality of their drinking water.