In the spring of 2010, a massive water pipe failure in Massachusetts
made headlines all across the country. The catastrophe sent millions of
residents scrambling to find safe water to drink or cook with. Health
authorities directed residents to boil water before drinking it -- or
even serving it to their pets. Retailers struggled to meet the sudden
demand for huge quantities of bottled water.
This catastrophic event graphically illustrated the connection between health of America's water system and the health of its people. And although it was the largest and most consequential water system failure in recent history, it is by no means the only one.
For example, in 2009, the city of Portland, Oregon, instructed city residents to boil their water prior to drinking, as potentially deadly E. coli had infiltrated the city's reservoir. In Washington, DC, a huge water break turned a major commuter route into a raging river, putting the lives of several commuters and the rescue crews in serious danger. Read More
This catastrophic event graphically illustrated the connection between health of America's water system and the health of its people. And although it was the largest and most consequential water system failure in recent history, it is by no means the only one.
For example, in 2009, the city of Portland, Oregon, instructed city residents to boil their water prior to drinking, as potentially deadly E. coli had infiltrated the city's reservoir. In Washington, DC, a huge water break turned a major commuter route into a raging river, putting the lives of several commuters and the rescue crews in serious danger. Read More
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