Key Takeaways
US water utilities deal with significant challenges such as aging water infrastructure, climate change, staffing, and maintaining water quality.
Consolidation is an option for water systems to better meet compliance requirements and manage their water supplies.
A recent survey examined reasons for, barriers to, and alternatives to consolidation, as well as the nature of state involvement in the process.
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