WATER INNOVATIONS CURRENT ISSUE
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![Science technology questions GettyImages-1148438446]( "Free Will And Cybersecurity")
Even with federal regulations mandating action for municipal water and wastewater systems unfinished, the commitment to protect the public should compel utilities to improve cybersecurity. -
![1123-WSP]( "A Closer Look At How Proposed NEPA Updates Will Impact Water Operations")
WSP water experts discuss the proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act and what they would mean for federal agency compliance. -
![1123-WaterOnline]( "Diverse Cities, Diverse Solutions: A Deep Dive Into Urban Stormwater Management")
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. -
![1123-UnivOfWisconsin]( "The Frame Game: The Science Of Talking About Water Rate Increases")
What is the benefit of a water rate increase? Providing the right answer could determine the public's willingness to pay more. -
![1123-BurnsandMcDonnell]( "Progressive Design-Build: A Tool For Our Times")
Rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and a constricted labor market will pose challenges to the many construction projects now coming to market. Using a progressive design-build approach, owners can mitigate costs and minimize risks by reducing upfront cost and time investment, while fostering innovation.
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![1123-InPipe]( "How To Generate (More) Renewable Energy From Water Pipelines")
A major breakthrough with micro-hydropower turbines allows water distribution networks to generate twice as much renewable energy as previously possible. -
![1123-Carollo]( "Preserving Paradise: How Honolulu Is Combating Climate Change")
The last state to join the U.S. is leading in resiliency planning, serving as a model for others as storms and floods worsen.
WASTEWATER
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Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Implements zeeDENSE To Achieve Super-Intensification Of Wastewater Treatment At Facility In Illinois10/2/2023
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions unveiled zeeDENSE in 2022, coupling ZeeLung MABR with continuous flow densification technology to upgrade and super-intensify activated sludge plants.
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Cost x Carbon x Energy: Passive Onsite vs. Centralized Wastewater Treatment Systems9/8/2023A new study quantifies the difference between onsite wastewater treatment and centralized systems in terms of actual costs and those to the environment.
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Making Power From Sludge: A Sustainable Solution For Wastewater Treatment7/7/2023Sludge can go from a problem to a resource with energy recovery, but the process must be supported by the proper technology to truly be efficient and sustainable.
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New Study Finds NYC Wastewater Plants Can Help Meet Climate And Zero-Waste Goals6/14/2023
Upgrading New York City's wastewater plants could produce clean energy, slash greenhouse gas emissions, divert food waste from landfills and generate savings and revenue for the City, a new report by the NGO Energy Vision finds.
UTILITY MANAGEMENT
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Progressive Design-Build: A Tool For Our Times11/3/2023
Rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and a constricted labor market will pose challenges to the many construction projects now coming to market. Using a progressive design-build approach, owners can mitigate costs and minimize risks by reducing upfront cost and time investment, while fostering innovation.
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A Closer Look At How Proposed NEPA Updates Will Impact Water Operations11/3/2023WSP water experts discuss the proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act and what they would mean for federal agency compliance.
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The Digital Imperative: How Technology Has Become Essential To Solving Water9/8/2023Understanding the value of going digital, as well as the process of getting there.
INFRASTRUCTURE
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Preserving Paradise: How Honolulu Is Combating Climate Change11/3/2023
The last state to join the U.S. is leading in resiliency planning, serving as a model for others as storms and floods worsen.
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Engineering-Grade Security For Water Systems9/8/2023An overview of the risk landscape for water utilities, along with a new set of strategies to quell the threat.
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5 Strategies To Move Toward A Lead-Free Rural Water System7/7/2023
Lead service lines are poisoning communities, many of which are already disadvantaged, making it a national emergency that utilities must address with haste. These tips guide the way.
SOURCE WATER
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Diverse Cities, Diverse Solutions: A Deep Dive Into Urban Stormwater Management11/3/2023Data 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.
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Enhanced Water Footprint Tracking With Data Lakes9/8/2023How multi-cloud data services can help protect the world's water supply — and companies' reputations.
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PFAS In Wastewater: Promising Management And Treatment Strategies7/7/2023A review of emerging PFAS treatment technologies, including case studies, to help operators evaluate options for mitigation.
DRINKING WATER
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How To Generate (More) Renewable Energy From Water Pipelines11/3/2023A major breakthrough with micro-hydropower turbines allows water distribution networks to generate twice as much renewable energy as previously possible.
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New School Of Thought On Reducing Lead Exposure For Children9/8/2023The EPA wants water authorities to help schools and childcare centers get the lead out of drinking water, but what resources are available to help water authorities?
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Thirst For Water: How The Nation’s Largest Desalination Plant Is Generating Change3/9/2023Nearly a decade on, the Carlsbad Desalination Plant is a model of success not only for seawater reverse osmosis but also for visionary problem-solving.
REVENUE
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The Frame Game: The Science Of Talking About Water Rate Increases11/3/2023What is the benefit of a water rate increase? Providing the right answer could determine the public's willingness to pay more.
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PFAS Payback: How Utilities Can Hold Polluters Accountable5/4/2023As the federal government ramps up the regulatory process for enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water, estimated to cost billions annually, an environmental attorney details how utilities can hold polluters — instead of ratepayers — financially responsible.
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The Importance Of Water Efficiency In Enhancing Economic Development Strategies3/9/2023Establishing water efficiency measures with commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) sector partners has a lasting effect if positioned from a standpoint of cost savings, utility footprint reduction, and overall economic development benefits.
MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL
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IoT And Smart Stormwater Management In The Face Of Climate Extremes9/8/2023While climate change is most often associated with water scarcity concerns, its connection to severe storms cannot be overlooked — in terms of both potential dangers and benefits.
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Mitigating Water Concerns With A Target-Setting Framework7/7/2023The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) recently launched its new freshwater method, developed in collaboration with sustainability consulting firm Quantis to help companies reduce their impact on water systems and build long-term resilience to climate change.
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Forward-Thinking Utility Knows The Value Of Advanced Technology5/4/2023Renewable Water Resources looks to remote alarm notification software to improve efficiency and avert problems.
REUSE
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Managed Aquifer Recharge Key To Water Reclamation7/7/2023With the great need to get water back into circulation to satisfy high demand, managed aquifer recharge (MAR) via decentralized wastewater treatment is proving to be an effective solution.
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Navigating Contaminants Of Emerging Concern3/9/2023Two recent research projects — one to improve potable reuse, the other to stop the proliferation of PFAS — look to source control as the key leverage point.
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Adopting A 'One Water' Approach Through Integrated Master Planning1/11/2023A One Water master plan under development for the city of Winter Haven, Florida, serves as an example to other communities looking at the future through a One Water lens.
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What Role Can Decentralized Water Reuse Play in Tackling Water Scarcity?7/15/2022
Onsite and localized reuse expand the practice overall, which will be essential for long-term security.
FROM THE EDITOR
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Free Will And Cybersecurity11/3/2023Even with federal regulations mandating action for municipal water and wastewater systems unfinished, the commitment to protect the public should compel utilities to improve cybersecurity.
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Racing Towards Sustainability9/8/2023
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.
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Water Pros Remain Optimistic Despite Mounting Challenges7/7/2023
As they have for each of the last 20 years, AWWA published its State of the Water Industry Report recently, revealing the current concerns of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater professionals. The annual survey typically reveals plenty of year-over-year consistency, but this moment feels different.
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A Big-Picture Approach To Water Regulations3/9/2023
A Q&A with human health toxicologist and environmental risk assessor Janet Anderson, Ph.D., DABT
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Going Digital: Celebrating Achievement In Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Development12/1/2022
Following two years of hosting remotely, Bentley Systems returned to a live setting for its annual Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event, held November 14-15 in London, England. Bentley welcomed 114 press members from 23 countries to celebrate some of the most impressive infrastructure projects of the past year, including those from the water/wastewater sector.