It is clear that the Obama administration
recognises the seriously deepening water
supply situation, despite water at present
not being viewed as a vote winner; it is
after all primarily a State responsibility.
However, President Obama and the White
House are keen to offer financial support
where necessary to the water industry.
For example, in 2009, Tom Vilsack, the
US Agriculture Secretary, announced
almost $1 billion in rural water and
environmental projects funded through the