Sustainable Infrastructure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027459",
  "term": "Sustainable Infrastructure",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A set of policies, approaches and planned expenditures that provide for consistently effective water infrastructure systems over the long term. 'Water infrastructure' generally refers to the pumps, plants, pipes and other physical assets that make up our systems, including those for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. It may also include more innovative 'soft path' approaches or 'green infrastructure' techniques, and is not limited to traditional systems of conveyance and collection. This infrastructure is truly 'sustainable' when there is a long term plan for replacing the components of the system as they age and wear out - as well as having adequate, dependable revenue streams to support capital needs, operation and maintenance.",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Green Infrastructure Glossary; Green Infrastructure: Glossary of Commonly Used Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sustainable-infrastructure/"
}