Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The cheapest infrastructure can become the most expensive over time.
As water utilities prepare to invest billions in replacing aging infrastructure, Charis Klimas of Oldcastle Infrastructure says many are rethinking how they define value.
Rather than focusing primarily on the lowest upfront price, utilities are increasingly weighing resilience and an asset's full lifecycle: Will it last? Is it durable? Is it safe? How much maintenance will it require?
That shift can reduce future repair costs, minimize disruptions for crews and customers, and help ensure today's investments are still delivering decades from now.
Episode at waterloop.org/avoiding-the-constant-infrastructure-triage
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The cheapest infrastructure can become the most expensive over time.
As water utilities prepare to invest billions in replacing aging infrastructure, Charis Klimas of Oldcastle Infrastructure says many are rethinking how they define value.
Rather than focusing primarily on the lowest upfront price, utilities are increasingly weighing resilience and an asset's full lifecycle: Will it last? Is it durable? Is it safe? How much maintenance will it require?
That shift can reduce future repair costs, minimize disruptions for crews and customers, and help ensure today's investments are still delivering decades from now.
Episode at waterloop.org/avoiding-the-constant-infrastructure-triage
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.org
Subscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloop
Never miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:
🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple
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🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop
🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
#WaterInfrastructure #AssetManagement #WaterUtilities #Infrastructure #Resilience #Waterloop
