The Woodlands is an unincorporated area that was laid out with no rights of way for public water or sewer lines, and even the idea of extending a public water line to the area has created divisions.

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"Even though we all realise that the Bagmati - where we will all be cremated at some point - has turned into a sewer it is nevertheless a sociological phenomenon that the public while realising it, is not been able to do anything about, " he said.

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Built after a string of cholera epidemics in the 19th century by Joseph Bazalgette, an engineer in the heroic Victorian mould, the capital's 14, 000-mile sewer network was a triumph of engineering and a victory for public health.

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Buying bonds backed by the full faith and credit of a governing authority and revenue bonds backed by sewer and water are the safer than bonds for private-public projects that require a business to make money to pay back debts.

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As Chicago prepares to replace its aging sewer and water systems, and routine construction continues on roads and public spaces, the city now wants to grant low or no cost access for private companies to expand networks right along side that construction.

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For example, today the Rockefeller Foundation announced it will provide seed money for a new RE.invest initiative, a public-private partnership that will help selected cities to leverage private financing for sustainable storm water and sewer systems.

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For example, last week the Rockefeller Foundation announced it will provide seed money for a new RE.invest initiative, a public-private partnership that will help up to eight cities leverage private financing for sustainable storm water and sewer systems.

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