Water and Wastewater
Water and wastewater cover the systems that supply clean drinking water, carry away used water, and manage rain and runoff. They also involve the laws that decide who may use water and how much. Local utilities run most systems, states manage water supply and use, and federal agencies set and enforce quality standards.
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Cost and supply
Water Affordability covers what households pay and what help exists, and Water Rights and Conservation covers who may use water and how supplies are protected.
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