We are all beneficiaries of this magnificent network of treatment plants, pump stations and pipes that was handed down to us by previous generations. Yet because our water infrastructure has lasted so long, we haven’t had to worry about the expense of replacing it. However, in the next few decades, much of that network is going to need upgrading or replacement. We can therefore be sure that tap water service will cost more in the future than it does today.
When you consider the critical needs addressed by water service, tap water will always be a tremendous value. In fact, it will be a bargain. You simply cannot put a price on a service that delivers public health, fire protection, economic development and quality of life.
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