Utility Management

41. The Importance Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Water Sector 3/10/2022

    Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become one of the most important topics in the workplace, let alone the water sector. The business case for diversity has been made, but because DEI has not been a regular discussion topic, some organizations are struggling with how to define what their DEI initiatives should be.

42. Digital Protection: Lessons From 2021 For A More Secure 2022 (And Beyond) 1/12/2022

    While the water industry continues to embrace the benefits of automation and digitalization, it is equally important to be cognizant and resistant to the inherent risks.

43. As Climate Change Worries Deepen, Water Utilities Must Address Vulnerabilities, Raise Resilience 1/12/2022

    The existential and operational threats posed by climate change are clear and imminent, if not present, but how ready — and how concerned — are water and wastewater utilities?

44. Using Artificial Intelligence To Reduce Response Times 11/1/2021

    Public works operations and water utility personnel are now using AI-enabled insight to better serve their communities and save money.

45. Telling Water's Story; Selling Your Story 9/7/2021

    Why good storytelling is important for improving the state of municipal water service.

46. Sounding The Alarm: How To Enable Efficient Infrastructure Surveillance And Response 7/6/2021

    With SCADA and an upgraded remote alarm notification system, North Port Utilities in Florida can keep ‘eyes’ on operations even when workers are off — out of sight but never out of touch.

47. The Water Tower And GoHub By GoAigua Launch Water Challenge And Accelerator Program To Shape The Future Of Digital Water 6/1/2021

    GoHub, an international open innovation hub by GoAigua focused on creating better processes and more sustainable cities, and The Water Tower, a water innovation hub focused on helping water and wastewater utilities become more progressive through applied research, technology innovation, workforce development, and community engagement, announce the launch of The Ultimate Water Challenge – a 6-month program aimed at creating an ecosystem of innovation and technology sharing between startups, vendors, and pilot sites in the United States.

48. Addressing The Utility Workforce Challenge With A Pipeline Of Opportunities For Youth 5/3/2021

    With training and development as a high priority for top talent, one nonprofit partners with a utility leader to uplift the next-generation workforce.

49. Let's Work Together To Fix Regulatory Guidance 3/8/2021

    Responsible parties all want clean water and to abide by the rules that secure it, but what if the rules do more harm than good? With a recent Supreme Court decision on wastewater discharges and a change of presidential administrations as the backdrop, this op-ed from the National Ground Water Association addresses the conundrum.

50. The Hidden Workforce Transition Underway 1/13/2021

    As water system owners contemplate retirement, they should also ponder the fate of their businesses and the options available for the transition of assets.