Regulations and Legislation Features, Insights, & Analysis

  1. 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.

  2. 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. 

  3. Infrastructure Matters 4/22/2016

    Infrastructure matters. It matters — in big ways and in small — to our country, our economy, our quality of life, our safety, and our communities.

  4. NAWC: Remove Private Activity Bond Volume Cap on Water Projects 4/22/2016

    A natural resource essential to the success of nearly every public and private enterprise in this country could be on the verge of receiving a long-needed revision in the tax code, thanks to a continuing bipartisan effort taking place in Washington, D.C.

  5. Environmental Governance: A Key Stepping Stone On The Path To Peace And Stability 4/7/2016

    Public participation. Information disclosure. Implementable and enforceable laws. Strong accountability mechanisms. In the United States, we sometimes take principles like these for granted.

  6. Fight Against 'Flushable' Wipes: Steps To Recovering Cost From Manufacturers 4/2/2016

    Flushable wipes and related products have been a blight for wastewater collection systems and utilities in recent years.

  7. Solving Sewer Overflows: Green Or Gray, WERF Shows The Way 3/28/2016

    A leading research organization investigates wet weather strategies to help municipalities make informed decisions about stormwater management.

  8. The Case for Trans-Basin Water Pipelines 3/11/2016

    Those in the water industry know water is essential for life and brings economic value, but the economic role of water is often not as well understood by the general public. This paper reviews the history and development of our transportation, electrical, and energy infrastructure and then presents a plan for our nation’s water to be augmented from where we have it abundantly to where we badly need it.

  9. 7 Reasons Vaults Are A Bad Choice For Backflow Cover Installation 3/10/2016

    Across the United States, it is common to find a backflow preventer, whether for a fire or domestic line, in a below-ground vault. However, there are a myriad of reasons to join a growing  consensus of people that have pulled the plug and drained the pit. Living with this perpetual hazard to life, limb, and water safety just doesn’t make sense.

  10. Unique Ways Of Accessing The Clean Water State Revolving Fund 3/2/2016

    Communities across the country have been taking advantage of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund since its inception, using over $65 billion to date. With looming cuts to its budget, a recent webinar offered creative ways for communities to access the fund.