本文讨论了美国饮用水行业的十大主要趋势和发展，并将结合起来塑造其未来。它们是:不断上涨的水价；加强法规的执行；更广泛的监管重点；增加私有化；提高水的再利用率；更多更好的信息；持续的行业整合；新技术；保护和更有效地利用；以及创新的用水政策和革命性的理念。

This article discusses 10 overarching trends and developments that are characterizing the US drinking water industry and will combine to shape its future. They are: rising water prices; stronger enforcement of regulations; broader regulatory focus; increasing privatization; greater water reuse; more and better information; continuing industry consolidation; new technology; conservation and more efficient use; and, innovative policies and revolutionary philosophies toward water use.