WIP Editorial

  1. New Federal Funding Program Now Available To Support Water Projects 9/20/2023

    A new federal funding program has just been announced. The Department of the Interior will oversee what has been named the WaterSMART program. It is designed to provide funding for projects that fortify the Western region of the U.S. against drought and climate-related water scarcity.

  2. 9/11 Unsung Heroes: How River Water Valves Saved New York City's Subways 9/11/2023

    When Jim Lauria visited New York's 9/11 Memorial and Museum several years ago, he learned there exists a lesser-known tale of heroism beneath the Twin Towers, involving a subterranean network of river water valves that played a vital role in protecting the city's subway system.

  3. Racing Towards Sustainability 9/8/2023

    As water and wastewater utilities come to grips with decarbonization, many have set ambitious targets to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. To evaluate progress across the industry, global water technology company Xylem commissioned a survey of 100 utilities. I spoke with Austin Alexander, Xylem's VP of Sustainability and Social Impact, to break down the results and key trends driving a greener water industry.

  4. A P3 Project Near You Soon? The Chances Are Good For That To Happen In 2024! 9/8/2023
    There's too much confusion about public-private partnership (P3) engagements. That really needs to change.
  5. The Rising Tide Of Water Desalination Plants 9/1/2023
    Desalination plants are making waves in the global effort to combat water scarcity. With a staggering 16,000 facilities across the globe, this technology is increasingly being leveraged to secure fresh water for arid and coastal regions.
  6. How CERCLA Complicates The PFAS Problem 8/29/2023

    As states and the federal government attempt to crack down on the proliferation of PFAS and their health consequences with a spate of new regulations, there is one significant upcoming ruling that will have tremendous impact for compliance and costs: the final rule on PFAS CERCLA designation.

  7. 3 Innovative Ways PepsiCo Is Implementing Circular Water Systems 8/18/2023
    The pervasive and increasing incidence of water stress could perhaps be the most clear-cut consequence of climate change. As weather patterns become increasingly erratic and destructive, floods and drought are continuing to deplete water resources. We're no longer seeing predictable rainy and dry seasons to balance water tables. Couple this with growing and migrating populations that create an ever-increasing water demand, and the result is the undeniable water stress we're seeing globally.
  8. Selling The Value Of Water 8/15/2023

    I love to read and recently published My 15 Favorite Water Books. (I just added one more to the list after reading Peter Gleick’s book The Three Ages of Water).

  9. Peace Of Mind Starts With Your Water Supply 7/31/2023

    It's no understatement to say that I am deeply into water. As a water professional, I think about water all the time. I stay current on the technologies that help keep our water supply safe. I am an avid student of the history of water systems. I grew up in New York City, home to the best-tasting water in the world, and I'm fortunate to live in the U.S., which has a high national standard for water quality, safeguarded by the colleagues I saw recently at AWWA's ACE conference.

  10. Optimizing Water Treatment For Green Hydrogen Production 7/13/2023
    As the world intensifies its focus on green hydrogen production, a critical factor that often goes unnoticed is water treatment. The process of producing hydrogen through electrolysis involves complex chemical reactions and precise atomic calculations, making water treatment an essential part of the equation.