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Wayne Smith cuts a length of pipe to repair a sewer line for the Fayetteville (Arkansas) Water Department. (Photo by Bruce E. Stidham)
Population growth is a critical issue for city planners and water/wastewater utility leaders in some areas of the country. Whether it’s vigilant pursuit of grant funding, changes in local regulations for new development, customer education on water conservation or embracing new...