Shifting tides: funding issues become increasing important issue for cities.(10th Annual Municipal Sewer & Water Survey)

Underground Construction, February, 2007 by Carpenter, Robert

For most city sewer and water departments across the country, 2006 was a year of uncertainty, politics (both local and federal) and a heaping dose of spending reality. Going forward into 2007, over 75 percent of the respondents to Underground Construction's 10th Annual Municipal Sewer & Water Survey perceive a funding gap between what is budgeted and what is actually needed to meet growth demands, while still maintaining their sewer and water infrastructure.

As a result, actual spending in 2006 fell short of what was hoped for by many cities, yet was still a strong year. And, despite funding issues, most city sewer and water officials anticipate a growth in 2007 expenditures --though at a smaller rate than in 2006.

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