Cyber Security:
Utility industry trends in regulation and spending clearly indicate a rapidly growing necessity for cyber security awareness, planning and protection of critical infrastructure.
Roll Up the Maps
Using technology for asset and workforce management is an important issue for water utilities today. As the water utility infrastructure ages, water utilities are becoming more and more interested in wireless technologies to help manage information, assets and workers.
Replacing Crisis Response with Crisis Readiness
Urban areas are extremely sensitive to weather-driven events due to the unique characteristics of urban soil, land use and higher population densities.
Preventing Revenue Loss through Leak Detection
Utilities across the nation are facing a growing problem. Aging water delivery systems, coupled with tighter local and national budgets, are leading to infrastructure failures. Among the problems are leaks and older meters that are losing their accuracy due to a lack of maintenance or needed replacement. As a result, non-revenue water has become a considerable concern, and locating the true source of water loss has become a top priority.
Department of Labor Predicts Growth for Construction by 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor?s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently updated its Occupational Outlook Handbook with its latest employment projections for the 2010-20 decade, which includes predictions that construction industry employment will add 1.8 million jobs.
Buffalo Sewer Authority Ordered to Reduce Water Pollution in Niagara River
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the Buffalo Sewer Authority in Buffalo, N.Y. to comply with federal Clean Water Act requirements for combined sewer systems to protect people?s health and water quality.
Atlanta Gets 13-year Extension from Federal Regulators on Needed Sewer Work
Atlanta will get a 13-year extension on sewer system upgrades required by federal regulators, according to a proposed agreement between the city, Georgia officials and federal regulators.
Town of Clayton, N.Y. to Upgrade 100-Year Old Sewer System
The Town of Clayton, N.Y. has announced funding has been secured to undertake a $4.3 million project to upgrade a 100-year-old sewer system with work slated to begin this fall.
EPA Competition Aims to Develop Innovative Approaches to Stormwater Management
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new design competition called the Campus RainWorks Challenge to encourage student teams on college and university campuses across the country to develop innovative approaches to stormwater management.
USDA Invests in Water Quality Improvement Projects Across the U.S.
As part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Earth Day celebration, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced support for projects that will improve water and wastewater services and benefit the environment across the country.