Featured Articles

  1. Cybersecurity Implications For Managing Lead Service Line Inventory Data 3/23/2023

    Discover the difference between building your own inventory and buying a cloud-based software solution, and what cybersecurity issues to look for when building your own inventory system.

  2. Build Or Buy? Service Line Inventory Options To Consider 2/8/2023

    This article helps you to explore whether you should build or buy a system to house your service line inventory data. 

  3. Tackling Succession Planning Woes Head On 10/3/2022

    Digital solutions such as automation, digital systems, dashboards, and sensors help resolve this challenge and provide staff with operational insights of their facilities but these alone are not enough. Knowledge capture and transfer represent a core piece to smooth succession planning.

  4. Which States Require Public Notifications For Sewer Pollution Discharges? 10/3/2022

    In this article, explore the states that have laws or guidance documents available regarding sewage pollution notification requirements. 

  5. 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.

  6. How Wastewater Surveillance Can Serve As A Long-Term Public Health Tool 10/3/2022

    Learn how wastewater surveillance can be used to anonymously analyze the spread of disease via testing community sewage. 

  7. How To Find The Right Mindset For Digital Transformation 10/3/2022

    Words like ‘digital native’ and ‘digital mindset’ have somewhat vague and varied definitions, with little guidance on how that mindset manifests in a potential hire. So how is one to know?

  8. Top Cybersecurity Trends Driving Digital Transformation For Water Utilities 5/23/2022

    Cybersecurity continues to grow as a critical initiative for water utilities, with certain trends helping to drive and even accelerate digital transformation.

  9. A Look Behind Using Machine Learning For Anomaly Detection 5/23/2022

    There is a lot of buzz and hype around machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). While machine learning and AI can be powerful tools to solve practical business challenges, these kinds of techniques are not a silver bullet.

  10. Understanding The Differences Between A Digital Journey And Digital Strategy 5/23/2022

    Deciding on a successful digital direction for your organization involves wading through many competing factors. Given these ancillary factors, how can you create a resilient digital journey?