Behind these everyday transactions are millions of miles of roads, pipes, networks, and other assets. And in communities where the infrastructure that supports these essential services is inadequate, quality of life and economic viability suffer. Despite consensus around the criticality of infrastructure, historical investments and practices have resulted in much of it falling into disrepair, nearing end of life, or no longer meeting modern requirements. Consider the detailed bridge survey that France conducted that found 10 percent of bridges required immediate attention and another 21 percent required significant repairs. Add to this the jarring statistic that, in Europe, 25 percent of all water is lost to leaks, and an estimated 2,700 cubic metres of treated water are lost each year, according to EurEau.