Elora and Glenn are on our way to Dallas for the Utility Management Conference. Excited to see our wonderful colleagues in the #water and wastewater sector

A federal #water and wastewater bill assistance program has two big benefits. First, it helps less fortunate families keep their utility service on. Second, it allows utilities to charge the full cost of service because less fortunate households have help https://t.co/ssr3qBl4NN

There is often broad agreement that *something* needs to be done about #water #infrastructure but not always what or how to pay for it

A good news story on how weather can negatively impact #water #infrastructure and the efforts of utility staff and contractors to address the problems. In Baltimore, cold weather led to more than 100 water main breaks in a week.

Many communities rely on federal funding for critical #water #infrastructure projects, like this $20 million for Laredo to repair its oldest water pipes. Communities large and small would struggle if these funds went away

Monday's OMB order to temporarily freeze federal loans and grants will, however, likely impact these programs. This is a developing story.

Texas voters approved a billion dollar #water #infrastructure fund in 2023 that will help fund critical asset replacement...but only if communities apply. Small communities don't always have the knowledge of or capacity to complete funding applications

Funding for #water and wastewater #infrastructure through SRF and the IIJA is still a go. There was some confusion last week as to whether President Trump's executive orders paused the funding, but the White House has confirmed that is not the case.

Extreme cold temperatures can cause problems for #water #infrastructure. Line breaks are not uncommon, as seen in this article from West Virginia. Extreme cold can also damage the plumbing inside of homes and buildings as well.

Municipal #water systems can handle putting out fires at a handful of structures, not entire communities at once. They aren’t designed for unlimited demands during wildland-urban interface fires. https://t.co/ahqmp0pqlL

#Water #infrastructure media Friday! A fascinating video on the engineering solutions needed to build Venice, including the innovative drinking water and wastewater systems. It's worth 10 minutes of your time to watch! https://t.co/5jo1IJt4vh

The fires around Los Angeles and issues with hydrants have many cities examining their #water #infrastructure with an eye towards emergencies. This article explains the steps San Francisco has taken to be more resilient to natural disasters https://t.co/H5PHY0Opzc

Facing a huge increase in the expected cost of a #water #infrastructure project, the residents of this Cape Cod community pushed forward a plan to increase their water surcharge by 50%. This goes to all residents including those on wells.

"The area’s sewer, #water and power #infrastructure has been significantly damaged...Massive amounts of debris, including thousands of fallen trees and materials from burned structures, must be removed before repairs can begin"

You may think the biggest threat to #water #infrastructure during a wildfire is the treatment plant burning down. That can happen, but there are many potential impacts on treatment and distribution. That is why there is a do not drink order in parts of LA

On the first day of the Virginia legislative session, storms knocked out components of Richmond’s #water #infrastructure, leaving residents and legislators without clean water and prompting officials to issue boil-water advisories across the region

The new regulations in the #water sector have been focused on removing lead and PFAS over the past several years. What will come in the future? Perhaps prescription drugs, which municipal wastewater treatment plants are not capable of fully filtering out

It's never a good sign when #water rate increases are described as causing "widespread ire." This may be a journalistic exaggeration to sell papers, but the rate increase was likely modest and needed to cover rising operating and #infrastructure costs

A great article from Bluffton, IN on why #water and wastewater rates have increased of late: #infrastructure projects and inflation, specifically the water tower and wastewater treatment plant. Good to explain to customers exactly what they are paying for

Water vs. population growth: "Collin and Dallas Counties...are projected to have higher #water demand than supply by 2030 unless the district takes action to expand and maintain its #infrastructure. The trend can be seen across [Texas]"