Asheville’s Dirty Water Warns of Climate Risk to Aging US Infrastructure
Hurricanes Helena and Milton exposed critical vulnerabilities in Asheville’s water infrastructure, leaving residents without reliable water service for weeks, as reported by Bloomberg. A ruptured pipeline and damage to key treatment plants highlighted the challenges of maintaining decades-old systems under climate stress.
The crisis in Asheville reflects border risks nationwide, as aging water systems struggle to cope with extreme weather events driven by climate change.
