Asset Management

1. World Cup 2026: A Stress Test For U.S. Water Utilities 6/10/2026
   As the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the U.S. this summer, most attention will be on transportation, security, and stadium readiness. But the bigger strain will be less visible: water and wastewater systems.
2. Q&A: Inside A Municipal Water Deal That Didn't Happen — And Why That Matters 4/22/2026
   After initially voting for it, the Rahway (NJ) Municipal Council reversed course and canceled its bid process for the potential sale of the city’s water utility. As more municipalities explore alternative ownership, financing, or partnership models to address aging water infrastructure, Rahway’s experience offers a useful case study in how quickly these processes can shift — and why — explored in this Q&A with Obermayer’s Tom Wyatt.
3. 2026 Water Utility Outlook: Regulation, AI, And Resilience In The Face Of Scarcity 11/12/2025
   Global Water Outcomes expert notes that “water utilities are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities,” citing the role of digital solutions moving forward.
4. A New Power Paradigm For Wastewater Utilities? 7/3/2025

   Renewable energy is great for the environment. Are power purchase agreements great for wastewater treatment operations?

5. Building Back Better? 5/2/2025

   Every four years, America gets a fresh reminder of where we stand as a nation, for better or worse. What have we reaped this time around?

6. Going Digital: Celebrating Achievement In Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Development 12/1/2022

   Following two years of hosting remotely, Bentley Systems returned to a live setting for its annual Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event, held November 14-15 in London, England. Bentley welcomed 114 press members from 23 countries to celebrate some of the most impressive infrastructure projects of the past year, including those from the water/wastewater sector.

7. Powering Up: Perspective On America's Infrastructure Plan 9/7/2021

   Envisioning an America where every community has access to clean water and resources to live a quality life is pretty powerful — and it is enough inspiration to power a transformation that could make America’s future much stronger.

8. Now More Than Ever, It's Time To Embrace 'Smart Water' 9/16/2020

   The digital revolution is well underway across business, industry, and culture, but water utilities have some catching up to do. Utilities are not necessarily known for trailblazing new ideas and technologies, but that’s not a criticism; far from it, in fact. Water providers often prefer the tried and true for a very sound reason — the lives of their customers depend on their success. However, the jury is no longer out on the advantages of going digital, and the time to flip the switch is now.

9. Raging Waters: AWWA's Fight For The Future 5/14/2018

   AWWA’s 2018-19 president, David Rager, talks about personal priorities for his tenure and the long-range challenges the industry and his organization must strive to overcome.

10. Innovative, Collaborative, Inevitable: Furthering The Evolution Of Smart Water In North America 5/9/2018

    A Q&A with Gary Wong, chairman of the SWAN North American Alliance