The Stakes on Climate Change: U.S. Water and Clean Water Sector Only

(Water Utilities Climate Alliance)

Drinking Water Infrastructure Investment

$335 Billion 1

2011-2031: Maintain current services without adaptation

Drinking Water + Clean Water Sector:

$448 - 944 Billion 3

By 2050: Potential Adaptation Costs

Clean Water Infrastructure Investment

$298 Billion 2

> $1 Trillion through 2035 4

1900 2010

Efficient technology….

Behavioural Changes…

No loss of economic competitiveness

(Gleick,2014)

1975

Assumption: Adapting will incur great costs/lower productivity

Opportunities to Re-think Building Design Re-imagine How Water is Used

In July 2015, the installation of onsite water systems in San Francisco became a requirement for new buildings over 250,000 square feet.