August 22, 2008--Aging water systems could get legislative attention (Pueblo Chieftain)
A bill to provide funding for a backlog of capital improvements in water systems is likely be introduced next year in the Legislature. There are now an estimated 292 drinking water projects estimated to cost $1 billion and 352 wastewater projects at $1.6 billion that need attention, the group reported. Of those, 439 projects are needed for communities less than 5,000 in population and would require $750 million in funding.
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