Labor Resources for Utility Managers

1. Exploring The Booming Market For Drinking Water Pipe Repair Services And Infrastructure Restoration 4/15/2024

   As the market name prompts, the drinking water pipe repair market is subjected to the growing demand for intact water pipelines. With the elevated need for pure and regular water supply, it will likely become a prominent market that will play an active role in the energy and natural resources sector.

2. A Career In GIS: How To Create More Opportunities For The Next Generation 1/10/2024
   Whether for water quality, conservation, governance, stormwater management, resiliency, or a host of other needs, geographic information systems (GIS) are in demand, presenting an excellent opportunity to grow — and diversify — your workforce.
3. Predictive Maintenance: AI's Role In Securing Water Infrastructure 1/2/2024
   The reliability of water infrastructure shouldn't be a guessing game. Public water supply in the U.S. covers millions of miles, providing billions of gallons of water every day. That leaves a lot of room for error. However, public health depends on the proper management of this vast water infrastructure. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help.
4. What To Know About Staying Safe Around Chlorine 11/28/2023

   Many people encounter chlorine in their daily lives, whether it's as an ingredient in household bleach or an additive that sanitizes water in swimming pools. Chlorine is also used as an antiseptic, a bleaching agent in the production of paper and cloth, and to kill microorganisms in drinking water. But this familiar chemical is also extremely toxic. And because it's ubiquitous in many industries across the U.S., it often is released in chemical accidents and spills.

5. Putting People First: The Human Side Of Digital Transformation 11/6/2023

   By connecting with operators, leadership can take note of their challenges and priorities, and incorporate them into the strategy before vetting and choosing technologies.

6. WWEMA Window: Post-WEFTEC Reflections 10/17/2023

   The air is crisp. The leaves are colorful. The aroma of pumpkin spice fills the air. It’s autumn and many of us have just returned from WEFTEC in Chicago. As we find time to relax and enjoy the fall season, it's also time to take stock of 2023 and think ahead to 2024.

7. The Next Wave In The Water Industry 7/24/2023

   Despite a combination of need, opportunities, and competitive salaries, wastewater agencies and consulting firms face shortages of qualified workers. Learn more about making the case for Gen Z by utilizing technology.

8. The Incredible Shrinking Infrastructure Workforce — And What To Do About It 6/27/2023
   It's been over a year since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed, unleashing an unprecedented $864 billion in federal funding. Many state and local entities eligible to receive this funding are scrambling to secure new pots of money and get workers ready for all the projects to come. The problem with this gold rush mentality is that federal, state, and local leaders often overlook a fundamental problem facing the country...
9. A Milestone 2 Million Hours In The Making 5/9/2023
   Denver Water's Northwater Treatment Plant passes major safety milestone thanks to careful planning, engaged workers.
10. WWEMA Window: The Workforce Is Evolving. Is Yours? 5/2/2023

    It's no secret that we are in the midst of a large portion of the current workforce talent moving to retirement in the next 5 to 10 years. In fact, according to the Brookings Institution, roughly 1/3 of drinking water and wastewater operators in the U.S. will be eligible for retirement by 2028 — that's just 5 years from now!