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City of Lawrence Sewer and Water Department workers bring a PVC pipe to a trench before replacing a crushed drainage pipe at a job site. (Photo By Scott Eisen)
Spending $20 million (so far) on restoring sewer and water lines is not something many Lawrence, Massachusetts, residents are keen on. Blame human nature. Investing heavily in buried infrastructure that seems more or less functional is viewed as a waste of money compared to...