Municipal water and wastewater systems in the U.S. will award $3.25 billion to A/E/P and environmental consulting firms in 1999. The finding is based on a survey by Zweig White & Associates of municipal water and wastewater systems serving over 100 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. In contrast to payments to A/E/P and environmental consulting firms, new awards are not already earmarked for particular firms. Other findings from the report include: