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This article argues that in order to equitably address real public healthissues facing communities of all sizes, affordabilitymust be clearly understood andaddressed. After seven years of experience withthe current drinking water affordability criteria, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) concluded in 2006 that refinementsshould be considered to address the situations withincommunities with below-average incomes or above-averagecosts (USEPA, 2006). The article discusses affordability and exemptions, affordability and variances, affordability criteria under review, and achieving sustainable water systems. Includes 11 references.

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Edition: Vol. 100 - No. 10 Published: 10/01/2008 Number of Pages: 7File Size: 1 file , 290 KB