Water Is Life, and Infrastructure Makes It Happen™ 
Earth is the only known planet with water. Humans, who can last a month without food, die after a week without water. Most of us are not aware of the vast network of reservoirs, plants and pipes -- infrastructure -- that provides, processes and treats our water. As the United States developed, life-sustaining investments in water and wastewater infrastructure have ensured that clean, safe water is available.

Water Is Health
For hundreds of years, we have relied on water and wastewater infrastructure to protect the wellbeing of our communities and the environment. Our health depends on safe water -- from the water we drink, to the fish we eat, to the lakes we swim in. Today most Americans can turn on the tap and flush the toilet without giving it a second thought.

Water Is Prosperity
Water is the basic element for a prosperous community. Clean water fuels our national economic engine. It contributes to agriculture, industry, manufacturing, power generation and transportation. Improvements in water quality have allowed cities to make waterfront areas the centerpiece of vibrant and new development. Communities across the country benefit from water-based recreation, tourism and commercial fishing which provide jobs and commerce. Where clean water flows, communities grow.

Water Brings Happiness
 Clean water supports our quality of life. Beaches are the top vacation destination in the United States and swimming is the second most popular leisure activity. Most people agree that protecting the quality of our rivers, lakes, wetlands and oceans is a priority. Each year, our wastewater treatment plants prevent billions of tons of pollutants from reaching America’s waterways.

Infrastructure Delivers, Invest Wisely
Examples of infrastructure are all around us and below -- reservoirs, pipes, pumps, stormwater basins, sewers and treatment plants. Treatment plants ensure our water is clean and safe. Pipes and pumps deliver water to our homes and businesses. Wastewater systems collect, clean and return our used water to the environment, to be used again, and again.

The benefits of water and wastewater infrastructure are clear -- infrastructure delivers health and prosperity, and supports our quality of life. Investment in water and wastewater infrastructure is a wise investment in our health, prosperity and quality of life.