AMI’s ROI
As water supply continues to tighten in many regions of the country, the cost to treat and distribute water to utility customers continues to rise. Utilities get it.
PACP Data for GIS Systems Optimize Condition Assessment
In 2014, Esri Software Solutions (Esri) released its ArcGIS for Water Utilities CCTV Processor. In collaboration with the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), the free ArcGIS tool utilizes NASSCO?s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) data and code structure.
Climate Change Sparks Need for Utility Resilience Planning
The history of drinking water infrastructure is a story of resilience and innovative thinking. Time after time, water professionals of the era have risen to the challenge.
Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act Could Provide $500 Million to EPA
In April, Congressman Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced legislation aimed at updating water infrastructure essential to protecting the Great Lakes and the communities that surround them.
Massive Texas Water Project Cleared to Apply for TWDB Funding
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announced last month that the Integrated Pipeline Project (IPP), a nearly $2.3 billion project, has been approved to apply for $440 million by the state as part of water plan approved by voters in 2013.
Poll: 80 Percent of Americans Say Sustainable Water Is National Priority
In May, the Value of Water Coalition released the results of a poll that asked Americans about the importance of water in their lives. The results of the survey paint a stark picture about the role water plays in everyday life and the urgent action needed to ensure a safe, reliable water supply for all communities.
FMI: Convergence of Design, Construction Drive M&A Activity in 2015
According to the latest edition of FMI?s Mergers & Acquisitions Trends, the impact of large, transformational deals by integrated engineers and constructors (E&C) last year will spur continued merger and acquisition (M&A) activity this year, as the largest firms use acquisitions to drive growth and enter new markets.
WATER QUALITY: NASA Joins Effort on Algal Bloom Monitoring
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Geological Survey to transform satellite data designed to probe ocean biology into information that will help protect the American public from harmful freshwater algal blooms.
New York Rep. Higgins Announces Legislation to Protect Great Lakes Water
In April, Congressman Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced legislation aimed to update water infrastructure essential to protecting the Great Lakes and the communities that surround them. The legislation is also supported by Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wisc.).
EPA Issues Health Advisory Levels for Cyanotoxins
The U.S. EPA recently issued health advisories values for two cyanotoxins ? microcystin and cylindrospermopsin ? ahead of its public meeting and webinar, scheduled for today.