Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aging infrastructure poses challenges to water and wastewater systems worldwide, yet solutions often focus narrowly on capital projects. We argue for a broader approach, emphasizing the role of classic policy tools—authority, incentives, symbolism, capacity building, and learning. With such tools, governments and organizations can influence management practices and user behavior, thereby extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure. We highlight the need to view infrastructure issues as management and behavior problems, advocating for policy-driven strategies to complement traditional capital solutions.
Source: Water
DOI: 10.3390/w17091277
Authors: Robert B. Sowby, Steven Hall, Tyler Peterson, Matt Dwiggins, Cambrie Ball, Peter Oldham
Institution: Brigham Young University
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
OpenAlex ID: W4409813537