America is meant to be the country where dreams come true. One of the richest countries in the world where countless innovations, systems, ways of living, and working have been invented and replicated the world over.
Nevertheless, we all know that America has deep rooted flaws. But one of them might not be what you think.
In many cities in America there is a problem with drinking water, with sewer systems, with water management, and water governance.
America has a water crisis.
Episode notes (in order of appearence):
America's water crisis (The Gaurdian)
US Safe Water Drinking Act (1974)
The Lawyer Who Became Duponts Worst Nightmare
2 million Americans don’t have access to running water and basic plumbing
Almost half a million US households lack indoor plumbing: ‘The conditions are inhumane’
Improving America's water infrastructure