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Alex Hager
Expert on water infrastructure, contributing insights on the feasibility of water pipelines.
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Feb 3, 2025
• 10min
The reality stopping water pipelines to the parched western US
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Alex Hager, a water infrastructure expert, unpacks the complexities of moving water from the East to the drought-prone West. He explains why the long-discussed pipeline from the Colorado River is fraught with engineering, political, and financial challenges. Hager highlights the historical context of water scarcity in the West and the urgent need for improved water distribution, while discussing advanced recycling technologies as potential solutions. The conversation reveals the reluctance of eastern regions to share their precious resources.
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