Sewage on the Brink: How Millions of Americans Risk Being Left Without Clean Water and Why Plumbers Are Key to the Solution
Water is an indispensable part of our lives. Nevertheless, millions of people in the United States, according to recent studies, continue to suffer from inadequate wastewater disposal and treatment systems. It sounds paradoxical, considering we tend to view America as a country of advanced technologies and vast resources. However, the reality is that the condition of some infrastructure facilities responsible for the removal and treatment of wastewater leaves much to be desired.
Certain areas, especially rural ones, lack access to reliable sewage systems. Polluted wastewater often seeps into groundwater and surface sources, creating risks for human health and the environment. This scenario is undoubtedly alarming, but instead of panicking, a group of specialists and stakeholders—including engineers, environmentalists, government representatives, and plumbers—has begun developing solutions that could fundamentally change the future for millions of Americans....
