As Drinking Water Infrastructure Funding Flows, Keep Control in Local Hands

Discussion of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure is nothing new. Wherever you live and wherever you’re going, odds are you’ve grumbled to yourself about a pothole more than a few times.

The good news is that, even against a backdrop of near-constant partisanship and stalemate, real action to improve our nation’s infrastructure does seem to be within reach. And while the bluster and political maneuvering continue, Congress recently passed a comprehensive infrastructure bill that will provide significant funding for real repairs and upgrades.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law, is a good first step toward getting much-needed investments in infrastructure.

The devil is always in the details, though, and the usefulness of these dollars depends upon their thoughtful application – and a healthy dose of local expertise throughout every stage of every project. Making the most of this opportunity means projects need to be proposed, planned, and executed not by bureaucrats, but by the local engineers and professionals who understand the distinct needs of our communities.