Resiliency Resources
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Building Resilient Water Systems In The Face Of Climate Change
10/22/2024
Water utility professionals are facing critical challenges due to the increasing variability of the water cycle, driven by climate change.
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At The Waterfront Of ESG And Environmental Responsibility
10/21/2024
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy can yield a powerful outcome when integrated into a corporate strategy. Though strategizing and rolling out this assessment can be time- and resource-intensive, when done correctly, companies will realize several benefits in the short and long term.
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Seawall Will Raise Quality Of Life For Shore Communities In Staten Island, New York
10/8/2024
During the intense winds and flooding of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Joseph McAllister, an electrician, was driving around South Beach, Staten Island, New York trying to help his neighbors stranded in the dark.
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In Storms Like Hurricane Helene, Flooded Industrial Sites And Toxic Chemical Releases Are A Silent And Growing Threat
10/1/2024
Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September. In disasters like these, the industrial damage can unfold over days, and residents may not hear about releases of toxic chemicals into water or the air until days or weeks later, if they find out at all. Yet pollution releases are common.
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From Waste To Power: How Floating Solar Panels On Wastewater Ponds Can Secure Electricity
9/25/2024
Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions an electricity security crisis. But their underutilized surfaces could help tackle two problems at once — high power prices and algal growth.
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Securing The Future Of UK Drinking Water
9/23/2024
How research, innovation, and collaboration are driving the water sector forward in the face of increasing challenges.
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Fire And Water: The Role Of Water Utilities In Facing Wildfire Threats
9/20/2024
While the role of water in combating wildfires is well-known, the impact of these fires on our water supply and systems is less understood.
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Rethinking Dam Infrastructure: Lessons From Minnesota Floods
8/27/2024
If there's one lesson to be learned from Minnesota's recent floods, it's that it's time for the nation to begin rethinking its approach to critical infrastructure. In addition to physical improvements to high-risk infrastructure, technological improvements that dramatically improve communities' security and safety will require a shift in our approach to emergency preparedness.
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Fortify Your Stormwater Systems For Hurricanes And Heavy Rain
8/21/2024
With many areas experiencing stronger and longer-lasting storms that bring significant rainfall, water infrastructure professionals must anticipate stormwater inundation events. How do hurricanes impact water systems, and what should people proactively do to mitigate the adverse effects?
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Understanding Urban Resilience And The Role Of Smart Water Networks
8/20/2024
As cities grow and face environmental challenges, the concept of urban resilience becomes increasingly important. A recent study discusses the theoretical framework needed to build a smart water network that can enhance the resiliency of urban environments. It also reveals the critical technologies, including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), that are key to pulling it all together.