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Holdin' the Line in '09

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Holdin' the Line in '09

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    This map shows the most common response to our outlook survey by EPA region.

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    This table shows the most common response to our outlook survey by department budget.

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    We asked readers how operations (O&M) and capital improvement (CIP) budgets this year compare to 2008 levels.

Solid waste. 49

The urban forest. 51

Wastewater and stormwater 52

Drinking water 53

Q: For which of the following is your department responsible? Check all that apply.

A: 57% and 55%, respectively, chose “engineering and/or planning” and “streets, roads, and bridges.” Water, wastewater, and stormwater represent the third most-common response.

Source: PUBLIC WORKS

Source: PUBLIC WORKS

Source: PUBLIC WORKS

Source: PUBLIC WORKS