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Building Up America

Experts: U.S. water infrastructure in trouble

Alison Kosik, CNN

January 21, 2011 11:34 a.m. EST


America's crumbling water infrastructure

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

U.S. averages 700 water main breaks daily, say experts

EPA: In biggest systems, 30% of water pipes are 40 to 80 years old

Bacteria, viruses could enter water supply through bursting water pipes, say experts

Officials: Cities need money to repair, maintain U.S. water pipes infrastructure

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