150 years ago: how water pioneers built a local water system The water sector has long been recognized for its resilience and dedicated professionals. This reputation was secured more than a century ago by organizations such as the City of Manchester Water Works (MWW) in New Hampshire, whose visionary founders developed the system that first pumped water from Lake Massabesic in 1874. January 12, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Career Zone – A new year, a positive new outlook By Brian Tracy January 12, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Volcanic eruption sparks water officials to rethink how to rebuild When the Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawai‘i first started erupting in 2018, water crews scrambled to keep in front of the damage. January 12, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
‘Ongoing conversation’ with consumers key as monitoring rule goes final With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent release of a final rule expanding drinking water monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium, water systems can expect heightened public interest in drinking water quality as additional testing data is collected and reported. December 27, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight -- Alice Chow, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job title and employer: Civil Engineer, WSP in Canada December 27, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
2021: Extreme weather, cybersecurity, infrastructure funding, and more With 2021 almost in the books, it’s worth celebrating that water professionals around the world persevered through challenges and change to ensure that water and wastewater services were “there when you need it.” December 27, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
2022 Milestone: Look who is turning 40! By Stuart Karasik, Ph.D. December 27, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Biden-Harris Administration announces Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan December 16, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Innovative risk-share bond finances DC Water green infrastructure project DC Water is modernizing its combined sewage and stormwater system with green infrastructure, pioneering an innovative risk-share financing approach to pay for it. December 15, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight – Indra Maharjan, Brampton, Ontario, Canada Job title and employer: Director of Innovation, Technology and Alternative Delivery, Ontario Clean Water Agency December 14, 2021 Connections Article, Publications Read More >