Water Finance & Management

12/06/2024

Expanding Its Capabilities: Newport News, VA, Deploys 130,000 meters working with Mueller Water Products

Newport News was proactively researching and conducting a feasibility study to determine if upgrading its meter technology to AMI at that time was the right move.

12/06/2024

Join us at the 2024 Water Finance Conference at the Water Tower Global Innovation Hub in Buford, Georgia. Be a part of a dynamic community shaping the future of water utility finance.

📝What's On The Agenda?
The agenda for the 2024 Water Finance Conference will focus on a range of issues. Day 1 will tackle local utility finance issues in Georgia, performance-based financial planning, water pricing and how to get affordability conversations started in your community. The conference will also cover consolidation, regionalization, privatization and other financial innovations at the state level to bring systems out of non-compliance. The day will wrap up with a tour of The Water Tower campus and an evening reception. On Day 2, we’ll cover Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund implementation, hurdles associated with obtaining federal funding, and technology and innovation. Check out the agenda here.
Register before July 12 and save $100!

🤝 Who Should Join?
Registration is open to municipal finance directors and water district CFOs in the fields of water, wastewater and stormwater would benefit greatly from the vast number of topics and speakers offered.

🔎What Should You Expect?
Exclusive educational sessions and panel discussions from experts in water utility finance
Downloadable presentations following the conference
The Water Tower Tour
Lunch and refreshment break both days
Networking Reception
Opportunities for Continuing Education Units/Continuing Professional Education Credits

07/06/2024

Future-proofing pipelines means maintaining reliable assets while maximizing their service life. Advanced analytics can give insight into a pipe’s probability of failure and remaining service life. Read more from Pure Technologies US in our Future-Proofing Water Special Report!

Future-Proofing Water Utilities & Infrastructure is now a necessity – here are some projects for thought.

05/06/2024

Streamlining Operations...with Data! Check out this complimentary eBook from WF&M and Aquatic Informatics examining how water resources departments and conservation districts can use software and dashboards to get a live view of environmental conditions, analyze source water levels and quality, etc. Download today!

Explore the power of tactical modeling with Autodesk - Learn how to use cloud computing and storage for water system modeling.

04/06/2024

AWWA recently released its 2024 State of the Water Industry report which ranked source water protection and financing for capital improvements as the top issues facing the sector

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recently released its 2024 State of the Water Industry report, providing insights into the challenges and priorities facing the water sector. As part of the survey and report, AWWA regularly ranks the top challenges and priorities facing the sector.Read Mo...

31/05/2024

Check out this great piece from our Q2 issue by Paul Gagliardo...Using Vendor Benchmark Data to Determine a Cost-Effective Leak Detection Program

The key performance metrics that can be used to determine the best fit are cost per leak found and marginal cost of new supply.

30/05/2024

A study recently published by Utah Water Research Laboratory takes an in-depth look at water main data and break rates in the United States and Canada, analyzing failures against several parameters. It purports to be the most comprehensive data on water main failures to date and follows previous USU studies from 2012 and 2018. Water Finance & Management analyzes the results:

Photos and charts courtesy of Utah State University. Analyzing Utah State University’s Third Study Examining Break Rates For all the out-of-sight, out-of-mind infrastructure we talk about in the water utility sector, water main breaks may be one of the more visible events that remind theRead More

17/05/2024

Beyond Wire Breaks: Pipeline Monitoring to Prevent Failures and Advance Asset Management. Make plans to join our June 4 interactive webinar with utility leaders who will discuss how they successfully implemented a monitoring program using data to cost-effectively manage their transmission mains. Hear insights into how they overcame a wide range of challenges. Sign up today: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1669786&tp_key=4495f9b088

15/05/2024

Water Innovations of the Month: Dive into the future of water utilities! Rising pressures and global challenges demand action. Now is the time to adopt digital strategies to improve data management, optimize performance and cut costs. Read more from Sensus, a Xylem brand, on opportunities to go beyond standard AMI:

Improved water usage data has the potential to completely change the way utilities manage their water resources.

09/05/2024

Annual poll from the Value of Water Campaign examines voter opinions on water investment, affordability

The Value of Water Campaign recently released the results of its ninth annual national poll of more than 1,000 American voters to better understand their opinions on the nation’s water infrastructure. The poll was conducted by the bipartisan research team of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz,Read Mo...

09/05/2024

EPA announces $3 billion available for lead service line replacement through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law https://waterfm.com/epa-announces-3-billion-for-lsl-replacements/

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 billion from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help every state and territory identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure La...

09/05/2024

A metering-as-a-service solution can provide a comprehensive approach to upgrading aging meters including consulting, installation and maintenance, while eliminating the need to finance or issue bonds for the project up front. It can also help reduce the risk of technical issues, compatibility problems and equipment failures. Download this exclusive eBook for more!

We review traditional AMI benefits, smarter meter maintenance practices, risk mitigation and tackle everything you need to know about metering-as-a-service solutions.

08/05/2024

Commentary: The Utilities Industry Needs More Workers. To Attract Them, It Needs Modern Technology. https://waterfm.com/commentary-the-utilities-industry-needs-more-workers-to-attract-them-it-needs-modern-technology/ InvoiceCloud

By Anita Peterson It’s no secret that the utilities industry, including water services, is going to have to grapple with a workforce gap in the coming years. This workforce decline has the potential to severely impact the experiences of both the remaining employees in theRead More

08/05/2024

Tactical Modeling with the Cloud! Download this exclusive eBook from WF&M and Autodesk for expert insight on cloud computing and storage for distribution, collection and stormwater modeling.

Explore the power of tactical modeling with Autodesk - Learn how to use cloud computing and storage for water system modeling.

29/04/2024

The City of Fort Worth has been exploring an AMI program that would ultimately save money by not having to hire meter readers, as well as provide more accurate and timely meter readings.

11/04/2024

On Wednesday, EPA finalized its highly-anticipated and much-debated rule to regulate PFAS in drinking water...the regulation has drawn pushback from the water sector over the cost increases it may impose on utilities and ratepayers. EPA said it evaluated more than 120,000 comments submitted by the public on the rule proposal. Here's what's in the final rule and how some industry groups are reacting:

On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The long-awaited regulation has drawn pushback from the water sector ...

02/04/2024

There are many approaches a water system can take to promote and achieve conservation. In this exclusive, complimentary eBook from WF&M and Flume Water we explore how water metering affects conservation, the effectiveness of customer service initiatives to curb water usage, and how Flume is working to providing another solution in the toolbox for conservation that can have benefits to both the utility and end user. Download today!

There are many approaches a water system can take to promote and achieve conservation. Advanced metering and other “smart water” solutions, for instance, may be right for one system but not ideal for another based on several factors. In this exclusive, complimentary eBook from Water FinanceRead ...

02/04/2024

As utilities’ reliance on digital solutions and data grows, so does their need to integrate systems, analyze siloed data and convert this critical info into actionable insights. This is where digital twin plays a role. More from Bentley Systems in our Future-Proofing Water Special Report!

Future-Proofing Water Utilities & Infrastructure is now a necessity – here are some projects for thought.

05/03/2024

Utah State water main break study: 20% or 452,000 miles of water pipes in the United States and Canada are beyond their useful lives and need to be replaced but have not been due to lack of funds. Read more about the findings of the Utah Water Research Laboratory report, a follow up to 2012 and 2018 studies

Utah State University (USU) has published new research on water main breaks in the United States and Canada, examining break rates and related factors such as pipe material and diameter. It is the third such study conducted by USU with previous versions in 2012 andRead More

01/03/2024

This compilation of articles, brought to you by WF&M and sponsors, highlights a range of water system initiatives to enhance resilience, mitigate risk and accelerate system modernization. We examine lead service line inventory, meter upgrades, digital twin, pipeline condition assessment and much more. Download today!

Future-Proofing Water Utilities & Infrastructure is now a necessity – here are some projects for thought.

26/02/2024

Check out this 2024 Regulatory Outlook for Water via the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies as EPA prepares to finalize two major rulemakings under the Safe Drinking Water Act by the end of the year: the PFAS national primary drinking water regulations and the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

By Brian Redder & Erica Brown As 2024 commences, EPA is hard at work preparing to finalize two major rulemakings under the Safe Drinking Water Act by the end of the year: the PFAS national primary drinking water regulations and the Lead and Copper RuleRead More

21/02/2024

We are thrilled to be bringing our 10th annual Water Finance Conference, exclusively for utility CFOs and water finance professionals, to The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub in Buford, Georgia. Here are some details on the 2024 conference and a bit about TWT's work since opening in 2022

The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub in Buford, Georgia, will host 10th annual event for CFOs, finance professionals Aug. 6-7 The Water Finance Conference, a two-day educational seminar for water utility finance executives, will host its 2024 event Aug. 6-7 at The Water Tower Global InnovationRead...

12/02/2024

How should water and wastewater decision makers build resiliency into their systems and infrastructure? Great column from AECOM on disaster resilience in the water sector.

By Jordanna Rubin Evidence highlighting the effects of climate change – and its increasing impact on our societies – is indisputable. 2023 saw a flurry of extreme weather events across the world. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded 28 weather and climate disasters...

09/02/2024

AWWA, AMWA raise concerns over feasibility, cost of proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements rule https://waterfm.com/awwa-questions-feasibility-cost-of-lcri-implementation/

In recent public comments submitted on the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) rule, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) reiterated its support for removing lead service lines across the country, but recommended “critical revisions” to make the rule feasible and afforda...

09/02/2024

The Call for Speakers is open for our 2024 Water Finance Conference at The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub in Buford, Georgia, Aug. 6-7. Please submit your abstract by Feb. 16. We are especially looking for presentation proposals from utility personnel such as CFOs and treasurers.

Organizers of the 2024 Water Finance Conference are looking for speakers for its 10th annual event to be held Aug. 6-7 in Buford, Georgia at The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub.

06/02/2024

As utilities think about deploying large-scale ad­vanced metering, considering the long-term costs associated with managing the system are paramount to a successful project. This eBook from WF&M and UMS reviews traditional AMI benefits, smarter meter maintenance practices, risk mitigation and tackle everything you need to know about metering-as-a-service solutions. Download today!

We review traditional AMI benefits, smarter meter maintenance practices, risk mitigation and tackle everything you need to know about metering-as-a-service solutions.

19/01/2024

Working with Badger Meter, a North Carolina utility system used ultrasonic meters to realize higher profits, better data and a robust return on investment. Read all about it and more in our Future-Proofing Water Special Report!

Future-Proofing Water Utilities & Infrastructure is now a necessity – here are some projects for thought.

19/01/2024

WATCH: Field validation of historical records is required for lead service line inventories. How are utilities approaching it? Which technologies and methods are utilities using to locate and identify lead?

Field validation of historical records is required for lead service line inventories. How are utilities approaching it? Which technologies and methods are utilities using to locate and identify lead? Dave Johnston, Director of Smart Infrastructure at Mueller, joins us on a new edition of WaterRead M...

18/01/2024

Recently in WF&M: Public financing considerations for AMI projects

| By David J. Clamage Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is a popular topic today. Infrastructure in general is equally popular as we look for ways to repair and improve the aging and ailing systems that power American life. In November 2021, just in time forRead More