COVID-19
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How Pandemics Have Changed American Cities — Often For The Better
5/20/2020
New York City’s experience as the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions about urban living. Quarantined residents worry about the future in a city known for its tight quarters and full theaters. But cities have long had to transform themselves to overcome disease.
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House Passes Next Phase Of COVID-19 Relief; NACWA Sends Sector Letter Highlighting Water Sector Priorities
5/20/2020
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the latest round of COVID-19 stimulus legislation this past Friday, May 15th, signaling the start of the next phase of negotiations over additional federal relief to state and local governments. The House package was developed by the Democratic majority and passed largely along party lines.
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Leading UK Water Bodies Partner In Support Of The Industry
5/20/2020
In a first for the water industry, six of the UK’s leading water organisations have come together to support the sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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WaterSmart Innovations Conference And Exposition Announces Cancellation Of 2020 Event
5/20/2020
The Southern Nevada Water Authority, organizers of the annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition (WSI), today announced it is cancelling this year’s event, originally scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Las Vegas.
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Pandemics, Disasters, And Droughts: Why Transparency Is Key During Times Of Uncertainty
5/19/2020
Water and wastewater utilities are vital to our ability to have clean drinking water and mitigate waterborne diseases. However, operating efficiently while providing safe, quality services and staying compliant is no small feat. Add in a disaster, such as a fire, a drought, or an unforeseen global pandemic like COVID-19, and utilities must adapt to ever-changing conditions while maintaining the trust of the customers they serve. Maintaining that trust and customer goodwill is critical during times of crisis, and the only way to do so is through transparency
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WEF Coronavirus Roundtable Series: Roundtable #3
5/18/2020
WEF is convening a series of roundtable discussions with leaders from across the water sector to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting operations, business, and people. The conversations are hosted by WEF Executive Director Walt Marlowe and explore current impacts, anticipated changes, and future plans in areas such as workforce, productivity, supply chain, projects, communication, and more.
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PUC Of Texas Extends DNP Protections For Customers Of PUC-Regulated Water, Sewer And Non-ERCOT Electric Utilities
5/15/2020
In today’s open meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Texas continued its efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the low-income customers of Texas utilities by extending to June 13th the suspension of disconnections for non-payment by vertically integrated electric utilities outside of ERCOT (namely Entergy, El Paso Electric, SPS and SWEPCO) and water and sewer utilities regulated by the PUC, superseding the May 15th expiration date originally ordered in the commissioners’ open meeting on April 17, 2020.
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New Jersey American Water President Cheryl Norton Appointed To Two Statewide COVID-19 Advisory Councils
5/14/2020
New Jersey American Water President Cheryl Norton has been appointed to serve on the New JerseyRestart & Recovery Advisory Council, convened by Governor Phil Murphy and the Economic Advisory Council created by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin.
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Researchers Receive NSF Grant To Track Novel Coronavirus In Wastewater
5/14/2020
A North Carolina State University-led team of researchers has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to monitor wastewater from four U.S. cities for indicators of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Sewage Poses Potential COVID-19 Transmission Risk, Experts Warn
5/14/2020
Environmental biologists at the University of Stirling have warned that the potential spread of COVID-19 via sewage “must not be neglected” in the battle to protect human health.