Cities Built on Crumbling Pipes: The Cost of Ignoring the World’s Largest Hidden Infrastructure

For centuries, stormwater infrastructure has quietly supported the rise of our cities. Buried beneath our feet, it prevents flooding, preserves public health, and channels billions of litres of water away from roads, homes, and businesses. But now, the systems that helped build the modern world are falling apart — and most people don’t even know … Cities Built on Crumbling Pipes: The Cost of Ignoring the World’s Largest Hidden Infrastructure