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Forget baby boomers, aging infrastructure real crisis (access required)

by Amy Gillentine

Published: December 4,2009

Time posted: 9:19 am

Tags: Colorado Springs Utilities, infrastructure

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The average age of Colorado Springs’ reservoirs and dams is 83 years old; its raw water pipe system, treatment plants and collection mains are in their 30s; and hydrants and water distribution mains are in their 20s. Because the city is not located on a major river, water infrastructure is a major issue for Colorado Springs ...





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