FUNDING RESOURCES

• What Water Utilities Need To Know About The Challenges Of Water Affordability

  A report from the U.S. EPA last month reveals the severity of water affordability challenges in the U.S., estimating that between 12.1 million and 19.2 million households lack access to affordable water services. The report outlines the causes, impact, and possible solutions for America’s water affordability problems.

• Nationwide Water Quality Projects Present Plentiful Contracting Opportunities In 2025

  Water projects are likely to offer some of the most significant infrastructure contracting opportunities in 2025. While funding is still available at the federal level, public officials are rushing to upgrade water infrastructure.
• PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More

  With the U.S. EPA's PFAS rules now in place, utilities are finding themselves with a growing number of questions regarding how to treat these chemicals, the potential costs, and much more. For answers, Water Online's chief editor, Kevin Westerling, hosted an Ask Me Anything session featuring Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group; Kyle Thompson, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers; and Lauren Weinrich, Principal Scientist at American Water.
• How Transparency And Collaboration Delivered Millions In Savings For Wichita's Newest Water Treatment Plant

  The Northwest Water Facility project illuminates the many benefits of the progressive design-build process.
• Navigating The PFAS Crisis: Insights From An Environmental Legal Expert

  In the wake of the U.S. EPA finalizing rules for several types of PFAS, utilities are grappling with how to comply with these stringent regulations and manage the potentially immense costs. Speaking on The Water Online Show, Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group, shared some insights on how water utilities can navigate this legal and financial quagmire.

• How Streamlined Digital Payments Can Help Lower Water Bills

  Many people increase their water usage in an attempt to beat the heat, whether by pulling the sprinkler out of the garage, filling up a kiddie pool, giving the garden an extra drink, or ending the day with a cold shower. All of this can add up to higher water bills, especially in larger households, creating sticker shock for many families.
• Water Infrastructure Projects Are Abundant As Cities And States Face Shortages

  The number of people affected by water scarcity is expected to grow as populations increase and as weather patterns become more unpredictable and extreme. Many state leaders, however, are aggressively planning water infrastructure projects to increase water supply or provide more efficient use of available resources to curb the very negative impacts of water stress.

• Water, Water Everywhere…And Upgrades Are Rampant

  Rarely does Congress pass a bill that allocates $50 billion to cities and counties to support water infrastructure projects. But that happened when the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed by Congress several years ago. As of May 2024, nearly half of the funding, $25 billion to be exact, was still available to support upcoming water projects.

• Fast-Growing Cities Have High Demand For Private Sector Contracting Partners

  The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. The fast-growing areas of the country offer immediate opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as all types of contracting options.
• Unlocking The Potential Of Corporate Funding To Address Water Challenges In Our Communities — Part 3: Promoting Scalable Impact And Innovation

  The final segment in Brown and Caldwell's series on corporate water stewardship (CWS) discusses how the public sector can get more involved in CWS and presents opportunities for win-win partnerships that drive strategic innovation.