Utility Management

71. EPA Reveals The Key To Clean Water 11/1/2019

    Water and wastewater treatment plant operators may not always love regulators, but they should love what the U.S. EPA water chief had to say about them. Speaking at the “BusinessH20 Water Innovation Summit” in September, the EPA’s assistant administrator for water, Dave Ross, referred to those who clean our country’s drinking water and wastewater as “silent, everyday unsung heroes.” While not as celebrated as others who dedicate themselves to public service, such as police officers, firefighters, and teachers, they are every bit as essential — if not more so.

72. The Digital Flip: How Innovation Is Transforming Utility Management 8/30/2019

    The digital ecosystem continues to evolve, bringing more brainpower to “smart” technologies — and more efficient water treatment operations and asset management to utilities.

73. 8 Ways To Make Utility-Customer Communication Seamless Across Digital Channels 7/1/2019

    If a water utility is going to use digital communication to enhance the customer experience, it needs to ensure that it does so as seamlessly as possible.

74. Impact Of Climate Change On Water Resources 5/1/2019

    While climate change repercussions are predicted to be varied and ubiquitous, it is the fate of water that deserves highest consideration, as the prosperity of communities —and countries — hangs in the balance.

75. Sustainability And Asset Management In Action 3/1/2019

    Asset management plans — and planners — must adapt to the challenges and needs of tomorrow, where sustainability is required for prosperity.

76. Addressing Impacts Of Climate Change At The Local Level: Mitigate Or Adapt? 1/10/2019

    The unknowns around climate change might curtail proper investment and preparation — unless your resiliency efforts offer more than just resiliency.

77. Changing Thoughts On Climate 1/10/2019

    I have a confession to make. Although I’m an empathetic person in general, I have found it hard to worry very much about the state of the world once I’m no longer part of it.

78. Building The Post-Boomer Water Workforce 1/10/2019

    A labor crisis has been bearing down on the water industry for some time, so it’s time to prepare for the future. Luckily, some industry trailblazers have charted paths to success.

79. Preparing For The Worst 11/8/2018

    No utility wants to enact an emergency plan, but every utility should have one in place.

80. Harnessing Available Resources For Utility Energy Independence 9/4/2018

    Water utilities in search of energy- and cost-saving opportunities can look to the sky — or to Sayreville, NJ — for inspiration.