Water infrastructure is critical for the health and safety of Canadians. It provides safe drinking water, helps maintain clean and healthy environments, and protects our communities from flooding. In 2020, these public systems were composed of 4,126 wastewater treatment plants and lagoon systems, 3,342 water treatment facilities, 472,488 kilometres of underground pipes, and 284,827 kilometres of culverts and open ditches, as well as numerous pump stations, storage facilities, and other assets.
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