Water underpins every aspect of modern life, making it one of our most vital forms of infrastructure. As drought, extreme weather and aging systems strain supply, the U.S. is facing growing risks to safe drinking water, public health and the stability of local economies. When water systems falter, the impacts ripple quickly — from rising health concerns and housing pressures to disruptions in agriculture and food production that millions depend on.
In this article, WSP in the U.S. President, Joe Sczurko, makes the case for treating water as the critical infrastructure it truly is, central not only to economic growth, but to community wellbeing and long-term resilience. The article highlights three essential actions: rethinking water as a core economic and societal driver, managing demand to protect limited resources and ensuring systems can support population needs without compromising health or food security.
