Utility Management Solutions

  1. What Water Utilities Need To Know About The Challenges Of Water Affordability 1/17/2025

    A report from the U.S. EPA last month reveals the severity of water affordability challenges in the U.S., estimating that between 12.1 million and 19.2 million households lack access to affordable water services. The report outlines the causes, impact, and possible solutions for America's water affordability problems.

  2. The Los Angeles Fires And America's Overwhelmed Water Infrastructure 1/17/2025
    While the destruction the Los Angeles fires wrought to homes, businesses, and livelihoods has understandably garnered most of the attention, the fires are also a reminder of the struggles to recognize and reinvest in the country's water infrastructure.
  3. Building Tomorrow's Wastewater Treatment Systems... And Workforce 1/17/2025

    Engineering Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit dedicated to fostering a more diverse and expansive engineering workforce, recently engaged thousands of students across the country in an interactive lab on wastewater treatment and related careers in partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA.

  4. Nationwide Projects Planned To Strengthen Water Systems And Combat Cyber Threats 1/15/2025
    Water resource issues are of high concern throughout America. A research report presented recently to member of Congress urged immediate attention to America's critical water issues. The report outlined states with the greatest immediate concerns. Not surprisingly, California and Texas topped the list.
  5. AWWA Files Legal Petition Over LCRI Implementation Challenges 1/10/2025

    In December of 2024, AWWA filed a Petition for Review of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The organization argues that, while it supports the goals of the LCRI, it believes the legislation, in its current form, "is not feasible." The filing came just two months after the official compliance date for the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). In comments on the LCRI, AWWA notes that water utilities have already made many adjustments to comply with the LCRR.

  6. Modern Solutions For Aging Water Systems: AMI And Beyond 1/7/2025
    Lessons from two communities on the benefits of advanced metering infrastructure.
  7. Using AI To Reduce Water Loss And Enhance Pipe Reliability 1/7/2025

    AI models give utility managers actionable insights into the health of their pipe networks, enabling a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance.

  8. The Compounding Benefits Of Driving A Safety-Conscious Culture 1/7/2025
    On the collaborative path toward a safer workplace, employers and employees can discover a whole lot more.
  9. A New Era For Water Management: Harnessing GIS Innovations And Collaboration For A Resilient Future 1/7/2025
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are advancing the water sector in expected ways — resource planning and asset management — while also offering exciting, new opportunities.
  10. How Capturing Rain Can Contribute To Environmental Safety 1/7/2025
    There are many ways to capture stormwater — whether as a homeowner, business, or municipality — and even more benefits.