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sndream t1_jbycpkk wrote

Reply to comment by terpin in In Truth or Consequences, N.M., leaking pipes cause millions of gallons of water to go down the drain amid drought by Thetimmybaby

You wish bean counter making the decision. It's up to the politician.

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ScientificSkepticism t1_jc4s718 wrote

Yeah, bean counters would look at an 8 year payback and go "eh... okay, borderline, lets find the budget for it."

Politicians run on 4 year election cycles. Depending where you are in the cycle, it might need results in as little as a year or they won't get any payoff.

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