Water Utility Management | WaterWorld

Following Hurricane Lala, Hawaiʻi County's Department of Water Supply requests residents to limit water use to essential needs to aid recovery efforts amid widespread outages and infrastructure damage.

As invasive golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) spread across California, utilities and water managers face a growing operational challenge with implications for infrastructure, water delivery, and long-term system resilience.

Lake Powell, the second-largest U.S. reservoir, has reached a historic low, threatening water supply and hydropower for millions across the Southwest.

Focusing on the human aspect of change, this month Sciandra highlights strategies such as stakeholder engagement, creating urgency, and fostering a growth mindset to overcome resistance and embed new processes.

The EPA has introduced a voluntary checklist to help state agencies identify and address systemic issues in public water systems.

The bill seeks to develop tiered cybersecurity standards, improve coordination among agencies and provide flexibility for smaller systems.

QTS Data Centers has agreed to comply with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new standards aimed at ensuring sustainable growth, including comprehensive audits on electric, water and community impacts.

Recent cyberattacks on U.S. water systems reveal critical vulnerabilities in operational technology, especially legacy PLCs and remote access methods.

The EPA is enhancing efforts to bolster the water workforce by engaging stakeholders to improve recruitment, retention and training, addressing an aging labor force and increasing technical demands.

The future of water loss management depends on utilities adopting a decision-centric mindset, leveraging existing data and advanced analytics to inform operational actions.

A series of cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems across the Midwest disrupted automated controls but maintained water safety, prompting federal and state investigations into potential nation-state involvement.

EPA Region 7 met with rural water leaders in western Kansas to discuss funding, technical assistance and workforce development.

The California Department of Water Resources is deploying advanced monitoring, treatment, and infrastructure upgrades to safeguard the State Water Project from invasive golden mussels.

A recent report shows U.S. households spend a median of $1,065 annually on water and sewer services, with costs rising due to infrastructure upgrades and operational expenses, affecting 72% of households.

Several Minnesota communities experienced coordinated cyberattacks that temporarily disrupted automated water and wastewater systems.

The EPA has announced a $30 million grant program to enhance drinking water and wastewater systems in small and rural communities.

This interview underscores the significance of community briefings, redundant communication methods, and dedicated leadership to ensure effective information flow and customer confidence during extended water service disruptions.