Manage updates with the Download AppVoters: Tax and spend OK when it comes to water
An average of one water main breaks somewhere in the U.S. every two minutes, according to the latest U.S. Geological Survey.
It's no wonder then that 85 percent of American voters agreed the government should invest money to overhaul the nation's water infrastructure, according to a report released Wednesday by water systems manufacturer ITT Corporation.
Voters are also willing to pay for the upgrade.
When asked if they were willing to pay 11 percent more on their monthly water bill "to help ensure continued access to a reliable and consistent supply of clean water," … Read more
