Water Pipe Directory

The American Water Works Association supports the creation of a federal infrastructure bank with information about the nations water pipe network. This will include more than 1 million miles of water mains in America!

(Thursday, September 09, 2010) DENVER — The American Water Works Association (AWWA) issued a statement yesterday commending President Obama for calling for the creation of a federal infrastructure bank in his Labor Day address, according to a press release.

AWWA has promoted the concept of a water infrastructure bank for nearly two years and urged the president and U.S. Congress to include water projects in his plan.

“There are more than one million miles of water mains buried beneath our roads, stretching 20 times the length of our interstate highways,” said AWWA Executive Director David LaFrance. “Much of our water infrastructure was constructed between 80 and 100 years ago and is nearing the end of its functional lifespan. While transportation funding is important, our water systems, although out of sight, cannot be overlooked. These systems are critical for the public health protection, fire protection, economic prosperity and our overall quality of life.”