As I write this, President Biden has offered an infrastructure plan that includes substantial funds for water and wastewater infrastructure. And much else, of course.
Everybody likes that general idea. Everyone knows our infrastructure needs investment. Everyone knows that building and fixing infrastructure creates good-paying jobs. Everyone knows that sound infrastructure is fundamental to a strong economy and a secure nation.
There’s only one problem. No one wants to pay for it. And as long as that is true, how will anything ever get done?
Means of avoidance
When it comes to paying a couple trillion dollars for an infrastructure plan, there are all kinds
