Committee for America's Infrastructure

Scores of communities around the United States have aging and decrepit wastewater systems that can put residents' health and homes at risk. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office. Alabama communities are reportedly included.

Trillions of gallons are lost from aging drinking water systems across the U.S., underscoring an economic and public health reckoning after decades of deferred maintenance and disinvestment that leave some communities struggling to provide reliable service. One Alabama is considered an example.

The Trump administration has pledged to focus heavily on rebuilding U.S. infrastructure.Here in Alabama, a new report shows there are plenty of areas of…