Water industry responds to ASCE's 2025 infrastructure grades

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure on March 25, 2025.

Drinking water earned a grade of "C-," the same as 2021. Stormwater and wasetewater infrastructure also earned the same grades as 2021, "D" and "D+," respectively.

The following are comments made by industry associations and leaders on the latest report card.

M. Susan Hardwick, CEO of American Water  

“Another report card, and no change or improvement in the last four years. America’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is stagnant. The 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) annual Infrastructure Report Card is a stark reminder of the urgent need for significant and continued investment in water and wastewater infrastructure across the country. Our nation continues to lack when it comes to investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in these sectors. With over a trillion dollars in infrastructure investments needed in water and wastewater over the next two decades, American Water continues to work with local and federal leaders to provide expertise and investment in communities that need to strengthen their water systems—and we will not slow down. Over the next ten years, we plan to invest $40-$42 billion in our systems to help ensure safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater service. The solution is an “and” not “or” approach that requires the public and private sectors to work together. Together, we can safeguard the environment, incentivize economic investment, and ultimately create American jobs.”  

Read the full list of reactions here