Funding Resources

  1. Water Infrastructure Projects Face Almost No Funding Shortages Anywhere In The U.S. 7/20/2023
    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated the largest amount of funding ever to be invested in the country's water resources. More than $50 billion was earmarked to specifically improve the country's drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. In addition to that funding, almost every state has also increased its funding commitments to improving water infrastructure. Water projects of all types are currently on the drawing boards or in the planning stages throughout the U.S. A few examples of what can be expected are described here.
  2. WWEMA Window: The Changing Nature Of The Water Construction And Procurement Industry 6/20/2023

    This article is my third since 2021. The subject of the prior articles has been from the perspective of a manufacturer's representative and reporting from the field on items related to project funding, supply chain impacts on construction, and the general state of the industry from the point of sale and installation. So why not continue the discussion with this article?

  3. WWEMA Window: Update On Build America, Buy America Requirements For Manufactured Products 6/1/2023
    Ever since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed on November 15, 2021, the question of implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement has lingered for manufactured products. There is still no definitive guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or the U.S. EPA as of this writing.
  4. 3 Ways To Tackle Infrastructure Resiliency And Agility At Once 4/11/2023

    With increased pressure for smarter infrastructure, the ability to quickly change direction and integrate processes across stakeholders has emerged as a trend "needed at every level of the infrastructure ecosystem."

  5. A Call To 'Water Action' 3/22/2023

    Thomas Schumann is the founder of Thomas Schumann Capital. He is a sustainability pioneer and expert for water security investment and financial products, and a recent speaker at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York from March 22nd (World Water Day) to the 24th.

  6. When Everyday Becomes Special 3/8/2023

    Piping professionals must have a deep understanding of their systems and operation processes to prepare for those days when the unexpected occurs, and the surprise is not particularly pleasant. 

  7. It's A Perfect Time For Public Officials To Launch Riverfront Redevelopment Projects, And Private Sector Partners Are In High Demand 2/22/2023

    Before environmental concerns became a staple of urban planning, industrial sites dominated waterfront properties in American cities. For decades, factories used urban waterways to dispose of pollutants. As environmental awareness grew, however, those sites were abandoned, but the toxic aftermath lingered. But new funding and technology are both available now to remedy that risk.

  8. New Components And Requirements For Port Projects In 2023 Are Obvious 2/14/2023

    The time has come to stop thinking about port projects in the same way we once did. Everything has changed. And with an abundance of funding, port projects in 2023 will include many new components.

  9. Protecting America's Water Infrastructure — Now A National Priority With An Abundance Of Funding 2/8/2023

    The U.S. EPA rang in 2023 with a new program designed to provide funding for critical water infrastructure projects. Now, the EPA is providing loans to state financing authorities, which are also known as state revolving fund programs.

  10. WWEMA Window: Escalation And Price Adjustment Clauses — Appropriate For Use In Our Industry? 1/9/2023

    Projects in the water environment industry typically span from one to several years and require, with few exceptions, a fixed-price bid from contractors. When establishing a product’s price, contractors must carefully consider the risks involved with possible unanticipated cost increases that may occur over the length of the project.