Utility Management

  1. Demography is Destiny: The Looming Wave Of Retirements In The Water And Wastewater Industry 1/24/2018

    It’s a foregone conclusion that operators are on their way out at utilities across the country, yet the workload remains and could even intensify. When it comes to preserving talent, institutional knowledge, and the future of the industry, the solution may be closer than you think.

  2. Can Public Outreach Help Resolve The Water Industry Crisis? 1/24/2018

    When it comes to asset management, Kansas City, MO, proves to be smart beyond its innovative Smart Sewer program. The city realizes that people are its greatest asset.

  3. How To Protect Your Water Supply Against Flooding 11/10/2017

    A small, coastal Massachusetts town plagued by floods and imperiled drinking water supplies teamed with the EPA to bolster its defenses, resulting in a framework for other at-risk communities to follow.

  4. Survey Reveals Water And Wastewater Billing Stats And Concerns 8/25/2017

    With infrastructure reliability on the brink, utilities are forced to raise rates to fund improvements. It’s not a move that is undertaken lightly, nor should it be. The latest AWWA rate survey, produced with Raftelis Financial Consultants, highlights the plight of both utilities and consumers.

  5. Water Worries In 2017 And Beyond 6/28/2017

    The American Water Works Association’s annual State of the Water Industry (SOTWI) study reveals declining confidence compared to recent years.

  6. Identifying Risks For Sewer Conveyance Asset Management 5/3/2017

    If risk analysis isn’t in the pipeline, your asset management plan needs updating. Arcadis shares best practices to launch or update your program.

  7. The Bells And Whistles Of Automation: What to Expect When You’re Commissioning 3/20/2017

    Getting systems online is tough enough without unnecessary alarms and shutdowns, but the safety and visibility of operations are also paramount. During the commissioning process, balance is critical.

  8. Utility Safety Culture: A Hidden Key To Employee Retention 3/20/2017

    Sound safety policy does more than keep your workforce free from harm. It keeps them around.

  9. Defining Your Asset Management Pathway 1/25/2017

    How to create or enhance a utility asset management program using four simple tactics.

  10. A Comprehensive Software Tool For Assessing Risk At Wastewater Treatment Plants 1/25/2017

    Understanding risk is the first step to combating system failure and protecting the public and the environment from unsafe water.