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AWWA Testifies Updates to Safe Drinking Water Act Are Necessary
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June 14, 2017
The American Water Works Association affirmed to the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Environment that changes to the act are long overdue
News Briefs: Utility Delays Overflow-Control Project to Help Ratepayers
News Briefs: Utility Delays Overflow-Control Project to Help Ratepayers
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June 09, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, the Narragansett Bay Commission in Rhode Island is putting off completion of a multi-phase CSO project for at least three years to keep rates down, and Florida’s drought has Lake Okeechobee at its lowest level in six years
Industry News: June 7, 2017
Industry News: June 7, 2017
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June 07, 2017
Here's a quick roundup of recent industry news. Track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more.
New Legislation Proposes Rate Assistance for Low-Income Families
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June 05, 2017
Major water infrastructure improvements can come with major rate increases. How can utilities shield low-income customers from expenses they can’t afford?
News Briefs: New Study Examines Water Loss Sources in California
News Briefs: New Study Examines Water Loss Sources in California
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June 01, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, a National Science Foundation study looks further at how evapotranspiration plays into the water use picture in California, and Pennsylvania American Water takes steps to eliminate lead service lines for its customers
Showing Water Customers What They Pay For
Showing Water Customers What They Pay For
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May 31, 2017
West Virginia American Water tries a new method for shedding more light on how customers’ water bills turn into infrastructure improvements
Online Tool Provides Financial Forecasts for Infrastructure Replacement
Online Tool Provides Financial Forecasts for Infrastructure Replacement
Online Exclusives
May 30, 2017
AWWA’s Buried No Longer tool is a resource that utilities can use in planning for their own system’s upgrades, and the data will also be used to develop a national report about infrastructure needs
Utility Makes Progress On Private Lead Pipe Replacements
Utility Makes Progress On Private Lead Pipe Replacements
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May 29, 2017
The Green Bay Water Utility has made a concerted effort to identify all the lead in its system, and provide waterline replacements at no cost to homeowners
Miami-Dade Builds a Utility of the Future
Miami-Dade Builds a Utility of the Future
Editorial
May 24, 2017
Miami’s master plan encompasses hundreds of improvement projects with a focus on building resilience
Lufkin Takes In-House Approach to Controlling Inflow and Infiltration
Lufkin Takes In-House Approach to Controlling Inflow and Infiltration
Editorial
May 24, 2017
Lone Star utility makes major inroads on I&I and tackles lift station problems while building self-sufficiency
Water and Wastewater Utilities All Have a Story
Editorial
May 24, 2017
There’s so much more to the work you do than a single story can tell
Promote From Within Your Utility
Editorial
May 24, 2017
With the right strategy, a high level of employee turnover doesn’t have to be inevitable
Utility Provides Real-Time Overflow Tracking to Public
Utility Provides Real-Time Overflow Tracking to Public
Online Exclusives
May 24, 2017
Kingston, Ontario’s online mapping feature allows people to better assess the safety of area waterways
5 Steps to Prevent Trench Collapses
5 Steps to Prevent Trench Collapses
Online Exclusives
May 23, 2017
Don’t overlook even the shallowest of trenches. Stay safe on the job site by following this advice.
Engaging the Public on Drinking Water Issues
Engaging the Public on Drinking Water Issues
Online Exclusives
May 18, 2017
From plant tours to promoting short educational videos on social media, utilities did a variety of activities to mark Drinking Water Week
New Poll Shows Americans Want Increased Infrastructure Investment
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May 17, 2017
Value of Water Campaign kicks off Infrastructure Week by releasing the poll results along with other events across the country
Climate-Change Challenges Motivate Coastal Utilities
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May 15, 2017
With an eye on rising seas, a report in Rhode Island offers a long list of wastewater infrastructure recommendations
News Briefs: Budget Deal Protects Rural Water Loan and Grant Program
News Briefs: Budget Deal Protects Rural Water Loan and Grant Program
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May 11, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, Trump’s proposed budget cuts targeting water programs don’t make it through Congress, and a New York county looking to transition from septic to sewer hopes funding in a new state law can help
New Partnership Promotes Water’s Connection to Kentucky Bourbon
New Partnership Promotes Water’s Connection to Kentucky Bourbon
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May 10, 2017
Louisville Water teams with local distiller Stitzel-Weller to showcase the important role water plays in one of the area’s most famous products
Teaching Water Customers to Go with the Flow
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May 09, 2017
How can you make customers see the real value of water? Two books provide advice.