Resiliency Resources
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Transform Holistic Watershed Management Through Digital Solutions
10/26/2022
A data-driven utility culture is forward-looking in more ways than one, leveraging the latest technology to protect water resources for years to come.
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Small But Mighty Micro Turbines Crank Out Clean Energy
10/25/2022
Unique Denver Water partnership generates power from a canal’s untapped resource.
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How To Steer Money For Drinking Water And Sewer Upgrades To The Communities That Need It Most
10/12/2022
When storms like Hurricane Ian strike, many people have to cope afterward with losing water service. Power outages mean that pumps can’t process and treat drinking water or sewage, and heavy stormwater flows can damage water mains.
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What Is A Wetland? An Ecologist Explains
10/5/2022
Wetlands are important environments for many reasons. They provide ecological services whose value has been estimated to be worth more than US$47 trillion per year.
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Are Utilities Recession Proof?
10/3/2022
On the surface, it might seem utilities are pretty insulated from major corrections in the market. After all, the market doesn’t change the demands for water and wastewater services within our communities. Underneath the surface, however, there is a growing concern.
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Why Reliable Communication Is Key To The Future Of Water
9/22/2022
A reliable communications network must have robustness, redundancy, reconnaissance, and resiliency. This article will explain what this means, why it matters, and the necessary steps to build one.
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EPA Researchers Partner With WaterStep To Deliver Clean Water During Emergencies
9/14/2022
In the wake of disasters, many communities temporarily go under boil water advisories because they lack access to safe and clean water. A prime example is the back-to-back hurricanes in 2017 that hit Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, flooding water systems and preventing communities from accessing safe drinking water. EPA researchers recognized the need for portable water treatment systems that could quickly and cost-effectively provide safe drinking water to affected communities following a disaster.
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Utilities And Water Efficiency: Taking A Leadership Role
9/9/2022
Water is an essential resource, and utility customers’ lives count on a reliable flow of it coming out of their tap. In order to protect natural resources, a utility must be responsible and manage water wisely, while still operating at a level that supports all the needs of customers. The first step is talking about water efficiency.
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Why Water Companies Struggle To Meet ESG Goals
9/8/2022
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards continue to be a difficult road for water and water treatment providers. ESG is a multi-faceted pursuit that spans dozens of metrics, across a wide range of highly public performance indicators. Furthering all three goals is a challenge for even the most progressive water utilities and water treatment providers.
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What Is A Heat Dome? An Atmospheric Scientist Explains The Weather Phenomenon Baking California And The West
9/6/2022
A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through stagnant, hot air that can feel like an oven.