How to make your online presentation “must-see TV” Carl Guess, an executive presentation coach with Elevator Speech, has worked with leaders in technology, healthcare and retail organizations. This column summarizes tips he recently shared with the American Water Works Association staff about how to deliver an effective online presentation. December 11, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Matchmaking app helps Philadelphia property owners curtail stormwater runoff A new dating-style app is helping Philadelphia schools, offices, churches and businesses curtail rain runoff and reduce their water bills by setting them up with stormwater management vendors. December 11, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New funding furthers Northwest Arkansas source water protection efforts Beaver Watershed Alliance (BWA), in partnership with Beaver Water District (BWD) and the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC), is receiving $5 million in funding for a Northwest Arkansas source water protection program. December 7, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Retired water services general manager turns talents to Wheel of Fortune appearance Steve Schneider of Woodbury, Minnesota, is a licensed professional engineer and water operator who retired from Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) last year after more than 30 years of service, including 17 years as general manager. Schneider has been an AWWA member since 1990 when he started as a project engineer at SPRWS. He was active with the Minnesota Section through committees and serving as its Section Chair. He now enjoys supporting his wife, Sharon, with a retail and wholesale business (ShaggyBaggy), fishing, golfing, and most recently, winning $20,000 on the Wheel of Fortune television game show. December 1, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Orange County desalination project passes permitting hurdle Amid an historic drought that has left the western United States with a dwindling water supply, California’s Coastal Commission in October unanimously approved a Coastal Development Permit for an Orange County desalination project. December 1, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
Innovative disinfection technique saves water, time and money After nearly a decade of trial and error, Denver Water is pioneering a disinfection method that’s saving millions of gallons of water, reducing staff time, and nearly eliminating expensive pipe replacement do-overs. December 1, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
New AWWA guide helps water utilities navigate upcoming lead requirements A new communications guide to help water utilities navigate the latest regulations concerning lead in drinking water -- in particular the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) -- has been developed by top water sector professionals and is now available on the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) website. December 1, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Councils, think tanks contribute insights to Water 2050 initiative The pathway to a sustainable water future is beginning to take shape, as members of the water community contribute unique insights and recommendations through the Water 2050 initiative. November 16, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
WSSC Water staff invents Swiss army knife of hydrant repair tools An internally-developed tool to simplify the maintenance and repair of fire hydrants is helping WSSC Water improve safety and efficiency while reducing costs. Recently, the Universal Fire Hydrant Tool received a patent from the U.S. Patent Office. November 16, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >
AWWA Member Spotlight: Holly Gohlke, Gaylord, Mich. Holly Gohlke of Gaylord, Mich., is the school and child care drinking water specialist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). Michigan appropriated $4.5 million in 2016 to its Department of Education to reimburse schools for testing their water for lead, replacing fixtures, and purchasing filters. Gohlke helped administer the program through 2017 and EGLE has continued the School Drinking Water Program through federal grants and other funding. More information about communicating about testing for lead in schools, including an overview of AWWA’s new Lead Communications Guide and Toolkit, will be presented at the Dec. 2 webinar, Let’s Talk Lead: New LCRR Communications Tools to Strengthen Public Trust. November 16, 2022 Connections Article, Publications Read More >