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How Long Will Our Nation's Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Be Neglected?
Editorial
January 14, 2021

Our water infrastructure badly needs work. In a time of tax cuts, COVID-19 relief and huge deficits, where will the money come from?

Floods Are Becoming More Frequent and Severe. Here's a New Approach to Suit Challenging Sites.
Floods Are Becoming More Frequent and Severe. Here's a New Approach to Suit Challenging Sites.
Editorial
November 12, 2020

Surface-mounted systems can provide a practical solution to the growing problem of flooding due to sea level rise and heavier rainfalls from increasingly severe storms.

Learning to Think Small
Learning to Think Small
Editorial
November 12, 2020

Rural communities face key challenges in upgrading wastewater infrastructure. Land-based technologies can be part of the solution.

COVID-19 Pandemic Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Water Security
COVID-19 Pandemic Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Water Security
Online Exclusives
August 31, 2020
Louisville Water Removes All Known Lead Service Lines
Louisville Water Removes All Known Lead Service Lines
Online Exclusives
July 22, 2020

The utility announced it has succeeded in removing 74,000 lead lines. Now, it's looking to help customers remove lead service lines on the private side.
Utility Guidance for Compliance With America's Water Infrastructure Act
Utility Guidance for Compliance With America's Water Infrastructure Act
Online Exclusives
July 15, 2020

Emergency response plan deadlines are nearing for compliance with America’s Water Infrastructure Act. Here's how to get on track.
Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Decision Making in Collections System Rehabilitation
Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Decision Making in Collections System Rehabilitation
Videos
June 10, 2020
When Analyzing Water Pipe Condition, Where Do You Begin? Here's the Obvious Answer.
When Analyzing Water Pipe Condition, Where Do You Begin? Here's the Obvious Answer.
Editorial
May 13, 2020

A waterline assessment technique helps utilities take a proactive approach to heading off troublesome breaks in key infrastructure.

Senators Announce Legislation for Billions in Water Infrastructure Funding
Online Exclusives
May 07, 2020
New Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Investments Into Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
New Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Investments Into Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
May 04, 2020

The poll, conducted by a bipartisan research team, shows that support for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure investments transcends political and demographic boundaries