Resiliency Resources

  1. Keeping Water Safe In A Connected World 3/13/2026

    Water utilities were never designed to sit on the front line of geopolitics or organized cybercrime.

  2. Cybersecurity Best Practices For Private Utilities 3/11/2026

    Digital connectivity in decentralized water systems creates new vulnerabilities for private utilities. Protecting critical infrastructure requires proactive "cyber hygiene," including network segmentation and rigorous access controls, to ensure operational uptime and prevent unauthorized system interference.

  3. Alaska's Glacial Lakes Are Expanding, Increasing The Risk Of Destructive Outburst Floods 3/10/2026
    After nearly 15 straight years of ever-larger and more damaging floods in Alaska’s capital city, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is discussing an ambitious and expensive solution: create a permanent drain from the lake that would prevent it from reaching outburst stage. The initial cost estimates for the project range from US$613 million to $1 billion.
  4. 2026 Predictions: The Next Frontier Of Water Starts Now 1/15/2026
    Emerging trends signal a new era of agility, ethics, and resilience for water professionals.
  5. What Is Bathymetric Modeling? And How Can It Protect Ecosystems While Saving Resources? 1/14/2026

    Bathymetric modeling maps underwater terrain. It also helps guide planning, prevent hazards, and build climate-resilient infrastructure.

  6. The New Cyber Risk Challenging America's Water: Modernization Itself 1/12/2026
    The integration of IT and OT systems has unlocked significant benefits — from enhanced operational visibility to smarter decision-making — and reflects years of hard work and commitment to innovation. This progress is a foundation for the next phase: strengthening defenses in a rapidly changing threat landscape.
  7. A New Approach To Infrastructure Resiliency 12/18/2025

    Extreme weather and seismic threats are driving a new collaborative approach to infrastructure. By aligning utility needs with academic research and manufacturing innovation, providers can validate resilient technologies and deploy data-backed solutions for long-term reliability.

  8. Governments Need To Prepare For More Frequent Large Floods 12/5/2025
    While many scientific and technical reports show that floods are becoming larger and more common, reports underestimate how their frequency is changing. Flood sizes get the spotlight, but governments and experts need to also consider their frequency to address implications overlooked by traditional management methods.
  9. Architecture Resilience: How To Keep Wastewater Running When Ransomware Strikes 11/18/2025
    We’re living through a fundamental shift in how nation-states and criminal organizations target critical infrastructure. By threatening to disrupt water, power, and other essential services, adversaries hope to keep American resources focused at home rather than abroad, or to deter U.S. intervention in a conflict altogether.
  10. 2026 Water Utility Outlook: Regulation, AI, And Resilience In The Face Of Scarcity 11/12/2025
    Global Water Outcomes expert notes that “water utilities are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities,” citing the role of digital solutions moving forward.