WIP Editorial

61. Leadership In Times Of Water Stress: Answers For Pressing Issues, Including PFAS 12/5/2023

    AqueoUS Vets (AV) is a water and wastewater treatment company with a unique name, one that references the service background of its founder while also invoking traits often attributed to the U.S. military — among them, committed leadership, such as that provided by AV's president and CEO, Dr. Mirka Wilderer.

62. Diverse Cities, Diverse Solutions: A Deep Dive Into Urban Stormwater Management 11/3/2023

    Data from 23 U.S. cities reveal the drivers and differences in the development of stormwater control measures, with findings that can inform best practices for municipalities nationwide.

63. Coastal Project Sheds Light On Importance Of Community Collaboration 11/2/2023

    In the 1970s, if you took a helicopter ride from New York City to the Montauk Point Lighthouse that sits on the eastern tip of Long Island, New York, you could have spotted a woman in her 60s crawling along the 65-foot cliff under the beacon, packing and shaping earth with her bare hands and her small garden hoe.

64. Matching Water Trends To Technologies 10/27/2023

    The CEO of one of the world’s most prominent water technology companies talks about solving far-reaching water challenges, as well as local treatment issues, through innovation.

65. How To Desalinate Seawater: An In-Depth Look At Reverse Osmosis 10/24/2023
    Ever gazed at the vast expanse of the ocean and thought, "How to desalinate seawater using reverse osmosis? Can we really convert this seemingly endless source of saltwater into freshwater?" The answer is a resounding yes!
66. New Funding For Water And Wastewater Projects In Less Populated Parts Of The U.S. 10/19/2023
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an $800 million allotment for rural infrastructure projects. Although the funding may seem insignificant, it will greatly increase the number of new projects launched in 2024. It is also important to note that the federal funding, in almost every case, will be supplemented by other state or local revenue...so the projects will not necessarily be small.
67. Federal Funding Program Now Available To Support Water Projects 9/20/2023

    The Department of the Interior will oversee a recently announced federal funding program 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.

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. 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.