Sliplining in Urban Areas
By Todd Grafenauer With cities needing to replace a vast amount of aging water and sewer infrastructure, many find value…
Realistically Planning to Spend Federal Infrastructure Money
By Joe Crea The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or Infrastructure Bill) promises to…
Unprecedented Federal and State Infrastructure Investment Bodes Well for Nation’s Water, Sewer Assets
By Wayne Hofmann This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which has generated a legacy of…
Commentary: How to Handle the Revised Lead and Copper Rule’s Reputation-Threatening Public Communication Challenges
By Mike McGill On my first day in the Water World in 2007, I was assigned a bit of an…
How to Prioritize Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Projects
By Jennifer Glynn We’ve all heard the story before…the single most important issue facing North American municipalities is the renewal…
Commentary: How Engagement on Federal Infrastructure Funding Is Playing Out Locally
By Ahmed Badruddin Both the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (infrastructure bill) represent…
Asset Management: Keys to Maximizing Return on Investment in Concrete Assets
By Edward Faust, Ross Smith & Joseph Greiner According to the Global Cement and Concrete Association, concrete is the most…
2022 Trends: What Water Utilities Are Prioritizing in the Year Ahead
By Morrice Blackwell While 2020 was challenging due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 presented its own obstacles…
Legal Corner: A Guide to Valuing Water Rights in Colorado
By Susan M. Ryan With population growth, increased environmental concerns, and a greater demand for water for residential, commercial and…
Historic Winter Weather Puts Smart Water to the Test
How the City of Jacksonville, Texas, Avoided A Major Water Crisis By Trey Overman Early 2021 followed a year of…