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Norway’s Leaking Lifeline

Norway’s deteriorating water systems have triggered a government review, with consequences for national preparedness, local democracy and the bills landing in households.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 9

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The Norwegian government appointed an expert committee on November 6 to examine how the country organizes and regulates water and wastewater services. The Ministry of Climate and Environment says years of underinvestment have weakened municipal preparedness and left essential infrastructure vulnerable.

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