FUNDING RESOURCES

• 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.
• A Multi-Billion-Dollar Water Industry Segment Not To Be Overlooked

  Water resources are a critical component of any region's ecosystems. But, perhaps even more important is the realization that water is also essential for human survival. Its needs cannot be ignored.
• Unlocking The Potential Of Corporate Funding To Address Water Challenges — Part 2: Defining Metrics To Prioritize Water Projects

  The second installment of Brown and Caldwell's three-part series on corporate water stewardship (CWS) dives into the CWS program metrics used by companies when prioritizing investments in water projects, and how utilities can leverage private sector funds.

• Unlocking The Potential Of Corporate Funding To Address Water Challenges — Part 1: Understanding Corporate Water Stewardship

  This three-part series explores how corporations are voluntarily investing in projects that address water risk while demonstrating responsible leadership. Funding from corporate water stewardship (CWS) programs earmarked to address local water challenges has the potential to catalyze innovation in water management. Hence, CWS has important implications for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), utilities, and municipalities who can leverage these funds to drive meaningful positive impacts for the benefit of communities and our environment.

• Non-Traditional ROI: There's More Value In Technology Solutions Than Your Money

  In this article, take a look at a few non-traditional ROI considerations when thinking about a new technology purchase. 

• Funding The Fight Against PFAS And Lead In Drinking Water

  An overview of funding opportunities for water utilities to meet new and upcoming compliance objectives, as well as technology considerations to reduce further contamination.

• Upgrades In Water Infrastructure Point To Lucrative Contracting Opportunities

  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.
• Tariff Trends: Utility Affordability In America

  It's not your imagination — water and sewer service really are more expensive than they used to be. But figuring out how much more expensive can be surprisingly tricky.
• Outgrowing Legacy Utility Payment Systems: How To Disrupt The Status Quo Without Disruption

  Legacy organizations are those that stand the test of time. Some are able to do so through allegiance to traditional systems. Many others, however, do so by adopting positive innovations that improve operations while staying true to their values. In my 20 years of working to supply high-quality water and exceptional customer service to the San Jose area, I have seen the latter philosophy at its finest.

• Will Industry Go Far Enough To Protect Critical Infrastructure And Manufacturing In 2024?

  What OT security programs should we expect from the industrial world in 2024 and what trends will impact securing these facilities against cyber breaches?