休斯顿老化的东水净化厂需要41亿美元的升级改造,但该市面临资金挑战。 Houston's aging East Water Purification Plant needs a $4.1 billion upgrade, but the city faces funding challenges.

休斯顿的东水净化厂供应了该市75%的水,已超过70年,急需修理,有些部件用胶带粘在一起。 Houston's East Water Purification Plant, supplying up to 75% of the city's water, is over 70 years old and in critical need of repairs, with some parts held together by duct tape. 该市提议建造一个新的41亿美元的工厂,但面临预算赤字,正在寻求联邦和州贷款。 The city proposes building a new $4.1 billion plant but faces a budget deficit and is seeking federal and state loans. 在今后15年中,水和废水基础设施的改造费用总额可能高达150亿美元。 The total water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades could cost up to $15 billion over the next 15 years.