Five Ways Pittsburgh Hopes To Make Its Water System More Equitable
Recommendations for moving forward Most people pay water bills, but according to the report, Black and Brown residents and lower income communities in Pittsburgh have been less likely to benefit from investments in water infrastructure to improve water quality. “So where do we direct those utility dollars and where do we renew our water system infrastructure?” said Will Pickering, Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. “For example, where do we replace lead lines and how do we do that in a way that’s equitable and takes into consideration different demograph...