Funding
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Trump On Water Infrastructure: Fantasy Or Reality?
11/28/2016
President-elect Donald Trump is a man big on promises, a fact that has propelled him to the unofficial title of "most powerful person in the free world." Come January, it will be time to start delivering on those promises.
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Coming To Pass: Perspective On The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
11/21/2016
Do you see the glass half empty or half full? This classic pessimism vs. optimism litmus test may also dictate how you see the passage of WRDA — the water infrastructure funding bill that passed through Congress with ease in September, albeit in different versions for the Senate and the House of Representatives and still awaiting finalization.
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Are EPA Mandates Overburdening The States?
11/1/2016
A new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce blasts the U.S. EPA and the Executive Branch for imposing environmental mandates without giving voice or financial consideration to the states’ plight.
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A Foundation For Water’s Future
8/29/2016
The president of the Water Environment Federation discusses key organizational initiatives to improve the fate of the water/wastewater industry.
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A Game Plan For Water Technology Innovation
6/23/2016
The Milken Innovation Center at the Jerusalem Institute has mapped out best practices for water industry innovation and a framework for converting ideas into action.
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New President, New Vision For Water
5/9/2016
In the midst of this U.S. presidential race, a thought about Ronald Reagan (apolitical, I promise): Known as the “Great Communicator,” it’s certainly no coincidence that Reagan was an actor before becoming president; and honed communication skills, especially in times of trouble, are vital to effective leadership.
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The Bible On Effective Utility Management
4/28/2016
The U.S. EPA and multiple water groups recently gathered during Water Week 2016 in Washington, D.C. to announce updates to an essential guide for effective utility management (EUM). If utilities aren't already familiar with this document, they need to be.
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Raising Water Rates: What Message Works Best?
4/5/2016
I sympathize with water and wastewater utilities. Tasked with more responsibility than ever, too often they aren’t supported with the necessary financial resources. To draw a baseball analogy, apropos for this time of year, it's like trying to win the World Series with minimal payroll (capital improvement funds) and old, broken-down players (infrastructure).
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'Seize The Day' On New Water Technology
3/21/2016
When the time comes, will you be ready?
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Surprising Facts From The 'Value Of Water' Poll
3/2/2016
You may have seen the recent poll results announced by the Value of Water Coalition indicating near universal agreement (95 percent) on the need for reliable water systems, along with the somewhat surprising fact that a majority (60 percent) would agree to higher water bills to support them. The real surprise, however, is who is willing to pay the most.