Resiliency Resources

71. As Extreme Downpours Trigger Flooding, Scientists Take A Closer Look At Global Warming's Role 9/19/2023

    After severe flooding on almost every continent this year, including mudslides and flooding in California in early 2023 and devastating floods in New York and Vermont in July, it can seem like extreme rainfall is becoming more common. So, what role does global warming play in this? And importantly, what can we do to adapt to this new reality?

72. What Drought-Ridden States Can Learn From Israel's Pioneering Water Strategy 9/15/2023
    Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
73. From Google To Water — Innovation In Water Through A Fresh Lens 9/14/2023
    What do Google and extreme mountain running have to do with innovation and resilience in water? Seasoned business strategist and thought leader, Dr. Ari Veltman, CBO at WFI Group, shares his personal and professional path and explains why a fresh perspective on scaling innovations in water is needed.
74. Engineering-Grade Security For Water Systems 9/8/2023
    An overview of the risk landscape for water utilities, along with a new set of strategies to quell the threat.
75. Racing Towards Sustainability 9/8/2023

    As water and wastewater utilities come to grips with decarbonization, many have set ambitious targets to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. To evaluate progress across the industry, global water technology company Xylem commissioned a survey of 100 utilities. I spoke with Austin Alexander, Xylem's VP of Sustainability and Social Impact, to break down the results and key trends driving a greener water industry.

76. Protecting Business-Critical Applications: Key Considerations For Water Utilities 8/17/2023
    Water utilities, as critical infrastructure providers, are tasked with ensuring reliability, resiliency, and data security in their systems. Just like electricity and gas providers, water utility companies must adhere to government regulations and standards set by organizations like The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. and similar designations in the European Union (EU). These designations emphasize the importance of uninterrupted service delivery due to the significant human and economic impact any disruption may cause.
77. Flowing With Feedback: Empowering Communities With The EPA Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance Tool 8/3/2023

    Extreme weather events such as tropical storms and heavy rainfall present a variety of challenges for communities across the country. Flooding is one of the most common types of natural disasters impacting people in the United States.

78. How Well-Managed Dams And Smart Forecasting Can Limit Flooding 7/31/2023
    The arduous task of cleaning up from catastrophic flooding is underway across the Northeast after storms stretched the region's flood control systems nearly to the breaking point. As rising global temperatures make extreme storms more common, the nation's dams and reservoirs — crucial to keeping communities dry — are being tested. California and states along the Mississippi River have faced similar flood control challenges in 2023.
79. Climate Change Is Increasing Stress On Thousands Of Aging Dams Across The U.S. 7/18/2023

    The consequences of a dam overtopping, and possibly failing, depend on several factors, such as the purpose of the dam, its size, and its location. If a dam is designed for flood protection and is surrounded by homes, businesses or critical infrastructure, a large uncontrolled release of water could be catastrophic.

80. How To Reduce VOC Emissions In Wastewater Treatment 7/7/2023

    Adding to the typical worries of wastewater treatment operations, emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the next frontier of pollution control.