I’ll expose the darkest secrets about the US water infrastructure.
Every 2 minutes, a water main breaks in America, with 6 BILLION gallons of clean water LOST daily.
This crisis is worse than ever.
Since the media won’t tell you, here’s how our system got so BROKEN: 🧵
Every 2 minutes, a water main breaks in America, with 6 BILLION gallons of clean water LOST daily.
This crisis is worse than ever.
Since the media won’t tell you, here’s how our system got so BROKEN: 🧵
In 1977, the federal government funded 75% of water infrastructure projects.
Today? Just 9%.
This collapse in funding created the perfect storm for entrepreneurial disruption.
But to understand the opportunity, you need to see how we got here...
Today? Just 9%.
This collapse in funding created the perfect storm for entrepreneurial disruption.
But to understand the opportunity, you need to see how we got here...
America has 2.2 million miles of water pipes.
The median age? 45 years old.
Some pipes still in use date back to the 1800s.
Every mile costs $1 MILLION to replace.
Do the math: that's $2.2 trillion just for pipes alone.
The median age? 45 years old.
Some pipes still in use date back to the 1800s.
Every mile costs $1 MILLION to replace.
Do the math: that's $2.2 trillion just for pipes alone.
Unlike roads and bridges funded by federal taxes, water infrastructure relies on 50,000+ local utilities.
And 90% of their revenue comes from YOUR water bill.
No wonder rates have risen TWICE the rate of inflation since 2000.
And 90% of their revenue comes from YOUR water bill.
No wonder rates have risen TWICE the rate of inflation since 2000.
The turning point came in 1987.
Congress stopped giving grants and started offering loans.
Communities that once received 75% federal funding suddenly had to pay everything back.
Small towns couldn’t afford upgrades.
The infrastructure time bomb started ticking...
Congress stopped giving grants and started offering loans.
Communities that once received 75% federal funding suddenly had to pay everything back.
Small towns couldn’t afford upgrades.
The infrastructure time bomb started ticking...
Between 1977–2017, federal water spending dropped 69%.
Local governments spent 70% more just maintaining old systems instead of upgrading them.
A vicious cycle began:
• Aging pipes break more
• Repairs cost more
• Bills rise faster
• Less money for real fixes
Local governments spent 70% more just maintaining old systems instead of upgrading them.
A vicious cycle began:
• Aging pipes break more
• Repairs cost more
• Bills rise faster
• Less money for real fixes
Today’s reality is staggering:
• 240,000 water main breaks every year
• Median age of U.S. dams: 57 years
• EPA says we need $472 BILLION in upgrades
• Biden’s infrastructure bill? Only $55 billion
That leaves a $417 BILLION gap.
• 240,000 water main breaks every year
• Median age of U.S. dams: 57 years
• EPA says we need $472 BILLION in upgrades
• Biden’s infrastructure bill? Only $55 billion
That leaves a $417 BILLION gap.
But here’s what everyone misses...
When centralized systems fail, decentralized solutions create fortunes.
Just like Uber disrupted taxis when cities couldn’t manage transportation…
The same pattern is happening with water RIGHT NOW.
When centralized systems fail, decentralized solutions create fortunes.
Just like Uber disrupted taxis when cities couldn’t manage transportation…
The same pattern is happening with water RIGHT NOW.
Think about it:
In Flint, Jackson, Houston—whenever water systems failed—communities turned to local solutions.
• Mobile treatment units
• Modular systems
• Decentralized infrastructure
The old monopoly model is breaking. Fast.
In Flint, Jackson, Houston—whenever water systems failed—communities turned to local solutions.
• Mobile treatment units
• Modular systems
• Decentralized infrastructure
The old monopoly model is breaking. Fast.
So as a recap:
• Federal dollars have all but vanished
• Pipes are collapsing faster than cities can fix them
• New tech makes water treatment mobile and modular
• Regulators are finally approving decentralized systems
This can be the turning point for water.
• Federal dollars have all but vanished
• Pipes are collapsing faster than cities can fix them
• New tech makes water treatment mobile and modular
• Regulators are finally approving decentralized systems
This can be the turning point for water.
Infrastructure transitions create generational fortunes.
• Vanderbilt saw it with railroads
• Rockefeller with oil pipelines
• Carnegie with steel
Today’s transition? From centralized to decentralized water.
• Vanderbilt saw it with railroads
• Rockefeller with oil pipelines
• Carnegie with steel
Today’s transition? From centralized to decentralized water.
The numbers tell the story:
Global decentralized water treatment market:
• 2024: $17.45 BILLION
• 2033: $48.39 BILLION (projected)
That’s 177% growth—while traditional utilities continue to crumble.
First movers will build dynasties.
Global decentralized water treatment market:
• 2024: $17.45 BILLION
• 2033: $48.39 BILLION (projected)
That’s 177% growth—while traditional utilities continue to crumble.
First movers will build dynasties.
Every time government steps back, private pioneers step in.
• SpaceX outpaced NASA
• FedEx replaced the post office
• Charter schools transformed education
Now, it’s water’s turn.
But the companies that can fix it?
• SpaceX outpaced NASA
• FedEx replaced the post office
• Charter schools transformed education
Now, it’s water’s turn.
But the companies that can fix it?
• Already exist
• Have the tech
• Have the know-how
• Have desperate communities lining up
What they don’t have… is capital.
That leaves a $1.26 trillion gap—and the rare chance for private investors to fill it.
• Have the tech
• Have the know-how
• Have desperate communities lining up
What they don’t have… is capital.
That leaves a $1.26 trillion gap—and the rare chance for private investors to fill it.
At @waterondemand, we saw this crisis early.
We’re not waiting for the government.
We’re building the solution that lets YOU own the infrastructure.
A $1.26T market shift where every investor becomes a water baron.
We’re not waiting for the government.
We’re building the solution that lets YOU own the infrastructure.
A $1.26T market shift where every investor becomes a water baron.
Every $100000 invested can restore 1.4 million gallons of water EVERY YEAR.
With projected IRR's better than oil and gas, real estate and solar.
The future runs on water!
With projected IRR's better than oil and gas, real estate and solar.
The future runs on water!
I’ve secured early access—before institutional capital floods in.
The first $20M of accredited investors also receive founder’s shares in Water On Demand Inc.
This is infrastructure for the people.
DM me “WATER” to learn more about working with us.
The first $20M of accredited investors also receive founder’s shares in Water On Demand Inc.
This is infrastructure for the people.
DM me “WATER” to learn more about working with us.
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