WIP Editorial

  1. Upgrades In Water Infrastructure Point To Lucrative Contracting Opportunities 3/14/2024
    In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Almost $6 billion is now available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private sector collaborations are being announced weekly.
  2. Testing The (Storm)Waters 3/7/2024
    Heavy rains in California prove the worthiness of the "sponge city" concept.
  3. Will Water Scarcity Be The Death Of Fossil Fuels? 2/20/2024

    Water stress, whether caused by drought, access limitation, or contamination, has been increasingly detrimental for an ever-growing range of industries. Recently, a report by CDP, in collaboration with Planet Tracker, shed light on the significant impact of water insecurity on the financial performance of more than 4,000 companies. Of particular note are those companies in energy or energy-adjacent sectors.

  4. Top Municipal Water Treatment Methods: Transforming Water Quality For Environmental Compliance 2/13/2024
    Water supplies in the U.S. are among the safest in the world. According to the CDC, more than 90% of Americans get tap water from community water systems, which must adhere to strict water quality standards. However, just because the U.S. has safer water supplies than other parts of the world doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement and better municipal water treatment methods and solutions.
  5. PFAS As Hazardous Waste: Should Water And Wastewater Utilities Be Worried? 2/13/2024

    After years of discussion, the EPA recently announced a proposal that would classify nine PFAS as hazardous waste. The decision comes less than a year after the agency's proposed individual maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS as well as a hazard index (HI) of 1.0 for a combination of them and four other substances. The announcement has undoubtedly triggered concerns among water industry professionals about the impact it will have on their operations.

  6. Unlocking Success In Government Contracting — A Beginner's Guide 1/22/2024
    After working for the past 25+ years to help companies be successful in selling to government, I get questions daily about what it takes to be successful in the public sector marketplace. This column's objective is to provide some 'Best Practices for Success' because I firmly believe it is in the best interest of all parties, including taxpayers, to make collaborations and public and private sector interactions as successful as possible.
  7. Study Evaluates The Cost Benefits Of Recharge Net Metering For Groundwater Sustainability 1/22/2024

    In drought-plagued states, scientists and water authorities have been searching for ways to stretch out or replenish water sources. One such method is through managed aquifer recharge (MAR), which involves injecting water directly into aquifer wells, typically from stormwater runoff. MAR projects are a cost-effective way to avoid groundwater overdraws, but often require the participation of private landowners. To solve this, researchers have developed a program called recharge net metering (ReNeM).

  8. PepsiCo's Vision: Improving Water Wherever It Operates 1/19/2024
    As Senior Director of Global Climate and Water Solutions for PepsiCo, Grant oversees a program that actually improves water conditions, rather than simply mitigating PepsiCo's own impact or embracing sustainability merely for efficiency/business benefits. In this Q&A, Grant details PepsiCo's philosophy on water stewardship, the elements of their ambitious water strategy, and the outcomes they hope to achieve.
  9. Innovative Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Sustainable Solution For Manufacturers 1/10/2024
    Stricter effluent regulatory standards and a continued focus on sustainability by industrial companies demands innovative treatment solutions. These solutions include innovative modular industrial wastewater treatment plants that assist manufacturers in meeting these treatment standards in the most environmentally friendly way.
  10. The Evolving Landscape Of Smart Water Meters 1/10/2024

    Although advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology has been around for some time, it is still on the upswing in terms of adoption and performance.