Trillions of Gallons Leak from Aging Drinking Water Systems, Further Stressing Shrinking US Cities

PRICHARD, Ala. (AP) - Water bubbles up in streets, pooling in neighborhoods for weeks or months. Homes burn to the ground if firefighters can't draw enough water from hydrants. Utility crews struggle to fix broken pipes while water flows through shut-off valves that don't work. For generations, the ...

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