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I think it is also about the insanely large network in the US compared to tiny Netherlands (Netherlands is about 300 km by 150 km). Water has more time to go ba

I think it is also about the insanely large network in the US compared to tiny Netherlands (Netherlands is about 300 km by 150 km). Water has more time to go bad in those long pipes. to see how small the Netherlands is: https://mapfight.appspot.com/texas-vs-nl/texas-netherlands-size-comparison https://mapfight.appspot.com/texas-vs-nl/texas-netherlands-s...

kbart 9y ago
Usually, even small towns have their own water extraction and purification facilities, so the size of a country doesn't have any influence (at least directly). Bar rare occasions with extreme climates, where no local water source is available.