Recommendation SI.14
Recommendation Status: Existing
Ensure a sufficient supply of clean water to support household use, business retention and expansion, agriculture production, and flourishing ecosystems, for current and future generations.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Every person should have access to safe, clean, affordable, and reliable drinking water and wastewater services.
Sustainability Considerations
Access to clean water supports community health and well-being by reducing the potential for disease and improves quality of life. It's also crucial for agricultural productivity, food security, and economic growth. Furthermore, clean water is essential for healthy ecosystems, biodiversity, and mitigating climate change.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Water Utility Companies
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Potential Funding Sources
Water Utility Companies
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Water Efficiency
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create new infrastructure funding source with public oversight.
If underperforming, what should we do?
No action.