FUNDING RESOURCES

• Leasing Is The Key To Smart Financial Management For Your Water System

  With each passing year, America’s 2.2 million miles of water pipes and related equipment get older, more fragile, and less reliable. According to a recent Infrastructure Report Card issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers, water main breaks occur so frequently in the U.S. that about 6 billion gallons of water are lost each day — enough to fill more than 9,000 swimming pools. It’s no surprise that America’s infrastructure scored a C- on the report card.

• It’s Time To Put Water On The Main Stage

  During the pandemic, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Of the 17 categories, three were dedicated to water. Drinking Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater received grades of C-, D, and D+, respectively. ASCE’s accompanying Failure to Act study summarized that by 2029, funding for the three combined categories needed to be $1.045 trillion. As a reminder, $611 billion is currently funded, leaving a gap of $434 billion. The recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) helped that gap a little more, with $55 billion in funding. Unfortunately, that still leaves a gap of $379 billion in additional funding needed by 2029.

• Seizing The Water Infrastructure Moment Nationally And Locally

  The recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act holds promise to address them via an infusion of more than $57 billion to states and localities over the next five years, but more federal funding alone will not solve everything. Federal, state, and local leaders are in a crucial implementation phase to figure out what types of priorities and projects they are going to act on.

• Protecting The Environment And Reducing Cost Through Improved Sludge Quality

  Sassuolo WWTP operators noticed high levels of zinc in generated sludge. Here is how Kando helped prevent metal contamination, allowing the sludge to be applied for agriculture.

• U.S. Commercial Water Treatment Market Trends

  The United States commercial water treatment market was valued at over $5.0 billion in 2021 and is expected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of between 5.0 to 10.0 percent over the next 7 years. Key players in this market include Culligan International Co., Ecolab, Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., and Pentair Industries, Inc.

• Billions In Funding Now Available For Resilience Projects

  Companies with service offerings and/or capabilities associated with resilience projects would be wise to check their current registration status with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Small and minority firms should definitely reach out to check their status and learn more about special benefits.

• Investing In Water Stewardship

  Scarcity of fresh, clean water will be a defining issue for the 21st century. It will be a major challenge — for many, an existential one — even if climate change is addressed effectively. As demand outstrips supply, water must be rationed. Markets for physical water and water rights must play a key role in ensuring efficient and environmentally sustainable water use.

• CMAR: A Project Delivery Method That Can Deliver For Water System Owners

  Learn the reasons why construction management at risk (CMAR) is gaining in popularity, and the specific benefits it offers.

• Designing For Procurement Can Help Alleviate Supply Chain Headaches

  The design-build project delivery approach continues to deliver value to municipal water utilities. From a single point of responsibility and integration to cost certainty and timely delivery, design-build can help create a more streamlined and seamless project experience.

• Working Toward A More Sustainable Water Future For Tribal Nations

  Dating back to colonial times, Native Tribes in North America have often watched wide-ranging access to the land and water of their forefathers diminish over time. Although various policies and settlements have attempted to restore some of those opportunities, the bottom line is that many of today’s tribal territories do not enjoy the same water quality as adjacent states or communities. A new U.S. EPA action plan is designed to narrow that gap.