We've seen the effects of compromised water infrastructure up and down the country over summer, over winter, and, certainly, when we see significant natural weather events occurring around the land. Our current system is crumbling; it's causing disruption to our communities on a daily basis and everyone knows the problems facing our system. But without maintaining and upgrading pipes and plants to meet the needs of our growing population, the changing climate, and ever-frequent weather events, we're going to see the negative impact of water when it's contaminated; bursting out of our pipes; breaching treatment plants; and affecting our towns, cities, and communities.