Qualified utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "From your perspective, what are the most challenging issues facing the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry? (select up to three)"
Citation formats
Biggest challenges facing the water industry in the U.S. 2024
Aging water and wastewater infrastructure continues to be major issue in the U.S. water, wastewater, and stormwater industry. In a 2024 survey with more than *** U.S. water industry stakeholders, ** percent said aging infrastructure was the most challenging issue facing the sector.
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Black & Veatch. (June 30, 2024). Most important challenges of the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry in the United States in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1051421/challenges-water-wastewater-stormwater-united-states-industry/
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