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41. 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. 

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. WWEMA Window: Ensuring Impactful Water Infrastructure Investment 11/21/2022
    Milton Friedman once said, "If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there'd be a shortage of sand." While cynical, many folks believe in the underlying sentiment of these words. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, nobody doubts the tremendous influence the federal government will exert over our industry in the coming years. Not since the Great Depression has such a focused, targeted investment in infrastructure been attempted or funded. Therefore, what can we do to ensure this period of intense investment achieves maximum impact? How can even the most cynical among us help the federal government avoid Mr. Friedman's prediction? As a manufacturer, I believe there are three things we can do to help.
47. Digital Transformation Drives Customer Satisfaction, Improved Processes 11/3/2022

    Digital payment platforms improve the efficiency of collections and related labor practices, but their greatest benefit may be enhancing utility-customer relations.

48. Investing $2.3 Billion Into The System Serving 1.5 Million People 10/18/2022

    How Denver Water is protecting the water system now — and preparing for the future.

49. WWEMA Window: 4 Things You Need To Know About IIJA Funding And The Build America, Buy America Act 10/18/2022

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides much-anticipated funding for our nation’s infrastructure. The IIJA was enacted and included the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), which now requires all recipients of federal infrastructure funding to use products manufactured in the U.S.

50. How To Steer Money For Drinking Water And Sewer Upgrades To The Communities That Need It Most 10/12/2022

    When storms like Hurricane Ian strike, many people have to cope afterward with losing water service. Power outages mean that pumps can’t process and treat drinking water or sewage, and heavy stormwater flows can damage water mains.