RESILIENCY RESOURCES

• Megadroughts Are Here To Stay, And U.S. Water Utilities Need To Adapt

  Researchers warn that California and other states affected by megadroughts — periods of drought lasting 20+ years — will have to accept this as the new normal. That means rethinking the water cycle and finding new, more sustainable water sources.

• Storm-Proofing Wastewater Infrastructure: Strategies To Protect Coastal Cities

  When evaluating how to best prepare a city for climate threats, consider lessons from past extreme weather events and evaluate how to apply these lessons to infrastructure challenges. Coastal cities can act now to protect their infrastructure against future risks.

• How GenAI Is Supercharging Digital Transformation For Rural Water Utilities Across The United States

  From streamlining data workflows to preserving decades of field knowledge, utilities of all sizes are demonstrating that GenAI isn’t just a technology trend — it’s a workforce enabler.

• Why Texas Hill Country, Where A Devastating Flood Killed Dozens, Is One Of The Deadliest Places In The U.S. For Flash Flooding

  In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a flash flood swept through an area of Texas Hill Country dotted with summer camps and small towns about 70 miles northwest of San Antonio. More than 100 people died in the flooding, officials said on July 7. What makes this part of the country, known as Flash Flood Alley, so dangerous? A flood expert explains.
• Combating Climate Change With AI-Driven Smart Water Solutions

  As climate change continues to intensify, utilities face a growing list of challenges from unpredictable storm events and aging infrastructure to rising energy demands and water scarcity. These evolving external pressures are forcing utility leaders to reimagine infrastructure and operations, adopt resilient systems, and pursue sustainable practices grounded in data.

• How Santa Monica Became A Sustainable Water Leader

  Lessons in urban water management through water conservation, capture, and reuse.
• Scanning The Snow From The Sky

  If you want to know about the snow, the sky is the limit when it comes to collecting data about the mountain snowpack.
• NOAA's 2025 Hurricane Forecast Warns Of A Busy Season — A Storm Scientist Explains Why And What Meteorologists Are Watching

  Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other forecasters release preseason outlooks for the Atlantic's hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. But, how do they know what's likely to happen months in the future?
• There's A Way To Solve The Cybersecurity Problem In Water

  The water sector needs to embrace a cloud-based approach to cybersecurity that includes continuous monitoring and rapid incident response, all of which offers layered resilience beyond the “air gap.”

• Ecological Wastewater Treatment: Nature-Based Solutions For A Cleaner Future

  This article explores what ecological wastewater treatment is, how it works, its benefits over conventional systems, real-world applications, and its potential to lead us toward a more sustainable and water-secure future.