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Experts: U.S. water infrastructure in trouble
Alison Kosik, CNN
January 21, 2011 11:34 a.m. EST
America's crumbling water infrastructure
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. averages 700 water main breaks daily, say experts
EPA: In biggest systems, 30% of water pipes are 40 to 80 years old
Bacteria, viruses could enter water supply through bursting water pipes, say experts
Officials: Cities need money to repair, maintain U.S. water pipes infrastructure
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