E+E Leader reporter Kaleigh Harrison writes on a recent Aspen Institute water strategy.
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A new Aspen Institute strategy argues that water should be treated as economic infrastructure, not just an environmental issue. Reliable, affordable water systems are essential for industries like advanced manufacturing and data centers, and disruptions from drought or flooding now pose real business risks.
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The report calls for modernizing aging systems, but says pipes and pumps aren’t enough. Governance, financing, and better coordination matter too. The bottom line: water reliability is increasingly tied to economic competitiveness.
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