Bypass work being done on the sewer line caused the local health department to advise people to stay away from the water until further notice a prospect that could force race officials to cut the 2.4-mile swim portion altogether.

WSJ: Sewage Puts Ironman Swim in Doubt

So when a city or state sells bonds to build a new school, sewer or stadium, investors form a line around the block.

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The Woodlands is an unincorporated area that was laid out with no rights of way for public water or sewer lines, and even the idea of extending a public water line to the area has created divisions.

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