Water/Sewer

Building for the Future
by Fred D. Baldwin

The experiences of two Appalachian counties�Tishomingo County, Mississippi, and Muskingum County, Ohio�show how investing in infrastructure pays off in the long run.

Infrastructure: Foundation for Development
by Fred D. Baldwin

Public investments in infrastructure are leveraging private funds and creating new jobs at an impressive rate, according to a recent study of Appalachian Regional Commission-supported projects.

Cleaner Water: North Carolina's Straight-Pipe Elimination Project
by Fred D. Baldwin

Local officials took the lead to correct wastewater problems in Madison County through a program that brought together public and private partners.

The Town That Helped Itself—to Water
by Fred D. Baldwin

The residents of Smith Ridge, Virginia, used "sweat equity" to help finance a new water system through the state's Self-Help Virginia initiative.

A Tale of Two Water Systems
by Carl Hoffman

Two small communities on the Virginia�West Virginia line have clean, safe drinking water, thanks to the cooperative efforts of planners from both states.