Resiliency Resources

51. Machine Learning And AI For Flood Mitigation — What's Really Involved? 2/29/2024
    With extreme weather events appearing to occur with greater frequency, state and local governments are scrambling to prepare for the possibilities. Properly scaled preparation can save lives — and getting a sense of that scale is where AI is helping.
52. I Grew Up During A Drought — Here's What It Taught Me About 'Nudging' Sustainability Behaviors 1/31/2024

    Can we use tried-and-tested approaches to capture people’s attention and change their conservation behaviors?

53. Study Evaluates The Cost Benefits Of Recharge Net Metering For Groundwater Sustainability 1/22/2024

    In drought-plagued states, scientists and water authorities have been searching for ways to stretch out or replenish water sources. One such method is through managed aquifer recharge (MAR), which involves injecting water directly into aquifer wells, typically from stormwater runoff. MAR projects are a cost-effective way to avoid groundwater overdraws, but often require the participation of private landowners. To solve this, researchers have developed a program called recharge net metering (ReNeM).

54. Ripple Effect: How Public Attitudes Can Shift Governments Toward Sustainable, And Resilient, Water Systems 1/19/2024

    With all the negative news coming out about climate change, its impacts, and its possible trajectory in the not-so-distant future, it can be difficult to maintain hope for a brighter future. It can feel like there is not enough momentum to move quickly enough to slow climate change and stave off its worst impacts. However, our recent work provides a point of hope and evidence for optimism.

55. 2023's Billion-Dollar Disasters List Shattered The U.S. Record With 28 Big Weather And Climate Disasters Amid Earth's Hottest Year On Record 1/12/2024

    The U.S. set an unwelcome record for weather and climate disasters in 2023, with 28 disasters that exceeded more than US$1 billion in damage each. While it wasn't the most expensive year overall — the costliest years included multiple hurricane strikes — it had the highest number of billion-dollar storms, floods, droughts, and fires of any year since counting began in 1980, with six more than any other year, accounting for inflation.

56. The Key To Restoring Customer Trust After A Data Breach 1/10/2024
    Public confidence can be hard to win back, emphasizing the need for secure systems as utilities grow more reliant on digital technologies.
57. A Scientist Explains How Global Warming Fuels Climate Disasters 1/2/2024

    Globally, 2023 was the warmest year on record, and it wreaked havoc around the world. El Nino played a role, but global warming is at the root of the world's increasing extreme weather. So, how exactly is global warming linked to fires, storms and other disasters? Here's what you need to know.

58. 6 Reasons Modern Water Treatment Relies On Smart Sensors 12/19/2023

    Smart sensors for water treatment facilities are revolutionizing wastewater processing and clarification, leading to some amazing benefits. Modern water treatment has become a high-tech field as many facilities have begun adopting connected IoT sensors to monitor their equipment and water quality. Learn more about the benefits of these smart sensors and why they are an integral part of today's water treatment industry.

59. These Cities Are Testing Small-Scale Treatment Systems And Wastewater Recycling 12/15/2023

    A lot can go wrong in a large urban water system. Pumps malfunction. Valves break. Pipes leak. Even when the system is functioning properly, water can sit in pipes for long periods of time. Water shortages are also a growing problem in a warming world, as communities across the Southwestern U.S. and in many developing nations are discovering. That's why cities have started experimenting with small-scale alternatives — including wastewater recycling and localized water treatment strategies known as decentralized or distributed systems.

60. Cyberattack On Pennsylvania Water Facility Demonstrates Need For Device-Level Security 12/4/2023
    Recently, the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, PA, suffered a cyberattack targeting its industrial control devices. The actors behind the attack obtained login credentials and used this access to gain control over the facility devices. Fortunately, their efforts did not prove successful. However, had they succeeded, the attackers would have had the ability to manipulate the configuration of equipment responsible for regulating water pressure and distribution.