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Never has there been a better, more critical time to invest in the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Never has there been a better, more critical time to invest in the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Never has there been a better, more critical time to invest in the water sector The delivery of safe, reliable water supplies is at risk Increased costs + decreased revenues estimated at $15 billion for drinking water utilities nationwide
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Source: American Water Works Association “The Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on U.S. Drinking Water Utilities” (4/14/2020)
The delivery of safe, reliable water supplies is at risk
Increased costs + decreased revenues estimated at $15 billion for drinking water utilities nationwide
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Drinking water infrastructure funding needs
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment” (2018)
$50 billion needed by California alone $472.6 billion needed in the next 20 years nationwide
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Every $1 million invested creates 15-18 jobs
Accessible, high-quality jobs for displaced workers
Source: American Water Works Association “The Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on U.S. Drinking Water Utilities” (4/14/2020)
53% of water workers have a high school diploma or less (compared to 32.5%)
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Water infrastructure jobs for the Sacramento region
About 20,000 high-quality jobs for a diverse workforce $1.2 billion in vital public investment
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A proven return
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