Mary Scott Nabers

ARTICLES BY MARY SCOTT NABERS

• Water Infrastructure Projects Are Abundant As Cities And States Face Shortages

  10/15/2024

  The number of people affected by water scarcity is expected to grow as populations increase and as weather patterns become more unpredictable and extreme. Many state leaders, however, are aggressively planning water infrastructure projects to increase water supply or provide more efficient use of available resources to curb the very negative impacts of water stress.

• Water, Water Everywhere…And Upgrades Are Rampant

  9/23/2024

  Rarely does Congress pass a bill that allocates $50 billion to cities and counties to support water infrastructure projects. But that happened when the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed by Congress several years ago. As of May 2024, nearly half of the funding, $25 billion to be exact, was still available to support upcoming water projects.

• Fast-Growing Cities Have High Demand For Private Sector Contracting Partners

  9/18/2024

  The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. The fast-growing areas of the country offer immediate opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as all types of contracting options.
• A Multi-Billion-Dollar Water Industry Segment Not To Be Overlooked

  7/11/2024

  Water resources are a critical component of any region's ecosystems. But, perhaps even more important is the realization that water is also essential for human survival. Its needs cannot be ignored.
• Old Lead-Infested Water Pipelines Are Being Replaced At A Rapid Pace Throughout America

  5/23/2024

  The EPA recently announced that $3 billion funding is available to replace old water distribution pipelines to ensure safe public drinking water throughout the U.S. Even before federal funding became available and mandates were issued, many cities took the initiative to address aging pipeline issues and the dangers associated with lead contamination.
• New Water Quality Standards Will Result In Billions Being Spent To Remediate PFAS Contamination

  4/22/2024

  Recently, the U.S. EPA announced long-awaited water quality standards outlining the maximum contaminant levels for PFAS contaminants in drinking water. This marks the first time national standards for a new contaminant have been added to the Safe Drinking Water Act since 1996. It represents, without doubt, an ominous alert that should be noted.
• Upgrades In Water Infrastructure Point To Lucrative Contracting Opportunities

  3/14/2024

  In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Almost $6 billion is now available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private sector collaborations are being announced weekly.
• Unlocking Success In Government Contracting — A Beginner's Guide

  1/22/2024

  After working for the past 25+ years to help companies be successful in selling to government, I get questions daily about what it takes to be successful in the public sector marketplace. This column's objective is to provide some 'Best Practices for Success' because I firmly believe it is in the best interest of all parties, including taxpayers, to make collaborations and public and private sector interactions as successful as possible.
• Water Infrastructure Upgrades And Expansion Projects Will Likely Reach Historic Numbers In 2024

  12/20/2023

  In 2024, there will likely be more water projects throughout the country than history has ever recorded. That's a very good thing because water security is critical for the nation's stability.
• New Funding For Water And Wastewater Projects In Less Populated Parts Of The U.S.

  10/19/2023

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an $800 million allotment for rural infrastructure projects. Although the funding may seem insignificant, it will greatly increase the number of new projects launched in 2024. It is also important to note that the federal funding, in almost every case, will be supplemented by other state or local revenue...so the projects will not necessarily be small.