The bad economic news seems to be coming in an endless stream and remains the all-encompassing focus of our nation's mass media. Perhaps a little perspective is in order as we endeavor to cope with the wild predictions from "experts" for 2009.rnI certainly don't want to minimize the severity of our financial woes brought on by idiot borrowers and lenders, a total lack of institutional control and pervasive failure for anyone to step up and take responsibility. But just how does all this impact the underground infrastructure market?rnMost people in the industry are approaching 2009 with extreme caution, fearful of potential cut-backs. Let's look at two key market elements, sewer/water and pipelines, and project how they may fare.
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