Number: RL31116
Title: Water Infrastructure Needs and Investment : Review and Analysis of Key Issues
Authors: Claudia Copeland and Mary Tiemann, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report identifies a number of issues that have received attention in connection with water infrastructure investment. It begins with a review of federal involvement, describes the debate about needs, and then examines key issues, including what is the nature of the problems to be solved; who will pay, and what is the federal role; and questions about mechanisms for delivering federal support, including state-by-state allotment of federal funds. Congressional and Administration activity on these issues from the 107th to the 110th Congresses also is reviewed
Pages: 39
Date: November 24, 2008