Drinking water pipelines and sewer systems that need repair or upgrading are preventing the construction of sorely needed homes in the province. The Ontario government has allocated more than $1B to help municipalities pay for the work, but it will not be enough given the scope of ageing infrastructure, experts say. A look at how water systems relate to housing and the economy in Ontario, and the best way to pay for building and maintaining them. Then, a look at how wastewater can heat and cool our homes.

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