Funding Resources

11. Outgrowing Legacy Utility Payment Systems: How To Disrupt The Status Quo Without Disruption 3/12/2024

    Legacy organizations are those that stand the test of time. Some are able to do so through allegiance to traditional systems. Many others, however, do so by adopting positive innovations that improve operations while staying true to their values. In my 20 years of working to supply high-quality water and exceptional customer service to the San Jose area, I have seen the latter philosophy at its finest.

12. Will Industry Go Far Enough To Protect Critical Infrastructure And Manufacturing In 2024? 2/2/2024
    What OT security programs should we expect from the industrial world in 2024 and what trends will impact securing these facilities against cyber breaches?
13. What To Expect In Smart Water For 2024 1/10/2024
    North American utilities are getting wise to smart technology, with over $530 million in new projects calling out a data-driven focus kicking off in 2024.
14. WWEMA Window: Valuing Water 12/21/2023

    Given the importance and impact of water and water treatment, as an industry, why do we have to go hat-in-hand every year looking for sustainable funding for our municipal water systems? I contend that the water industry has a branding and messaging issue.

15. 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.
16. Progressive Design-Build: A Tool For Our Times 11/3/2023

    Rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and a constricted labor market will pose challenges to the many construction projects now coming to market. Using a progressive design-build approach, owners can mitigate costs and minimize risks by reducing upfront cost and time investment, while fostering innovation.

17. The Frame Game: The Science Of Talking About Water Rate Increases 11/3/2023
    What is the benefit of a water rate increase? Providing the right answer could determine the public's willingness to pay more.
18. 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.
19. (Un)Taxing The Tap: How To Stop Taxing Water 10/13/2023
    Taxes on water and sanitation are terribly regressive, as these are services that everyone must have and, unlike most other kinds of taxes, they tend to collect similar revenue from rich and poor households. Water taxes also turn utilities from providers of public service into coercive agents of government. What can and should we do differently? Here are some policy principles to eliminate taxes on these essential services.
20. Federal Funding Program Now Available To Support Water Projects 9/20/2023

    The Department of the Interior will oversee a recently announced federal funding program named the WaterSMART program. It is designed to provide funding for projects that fortify the Western region of the U.S. against drought and climate-related water scarcity.