The Value of Planning and Prepositioning
On August 26, Hurricane Harvey dumped several feet of rain on the communities along the Galveston Bay. One of the untold stories from the storm was the work of the wastewater treatment operators serving refineries and petrochemical facilities in the Galveston Bay area. Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) provides regional industrial wastewater treatment services for many […]
Volume 3 Issue 10 November/December 2017
In this issue of Municipal Water Leader, we share some stories about the lifeblood of the Southwest, the Colorado River. Millions of lives spanning two countries and seven states depend of the successful management of the river’s waters. Water managers on the river work within a complex web of rights, agreements, and shared responsibilities […]
Volume 3 Issue 9 October 2017
In this issue of Municipal Water Leader, we speak to leaders who have helped to position the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a worldwide leader in water technology. Not only is the city situated near an abundance of fresh water in Lake Michigan, but the industries that historically served as catalysts for Milwaukee’s growth— […]
Volume 3 Issue 8 September 2017
In business, expertise builds confidence, and confidence builds trust. For water providers, building public trust in water systems is a requirement of the job. Despite some recent and prominent breaches of that trust in public water systems, a majority of water providers are dedicated to ensuring the quality and safety of their water and […]
Volume 3 Issue 7 July/August 2017
Conserved water is a critical source for water utilities and districts across the country. It has bolstered and stabilized supplies, helping cities to weather droughts and make each drop of water count. Conservation has also facilitated population growth—most major American cities, even in the West, have have seen overall water use go down, while […]
Volume 3 Issue 6 June 2017
In this issue of Municipal Water Leader magazine, we look at how water managers employ the latest in best practices and technologies to develop, sustain, and enlarge municipal water supplies. In our cover interview, we speak with Jim Watson of the Sites Project Authority, which is seeking to develop a large, offstream storage reservoir […]
Volume 3 Issue 5 May 2017
More and more, water agencies in the United States and abroad are considering adding desalinated water as part of their water portfolios. At this moment in time, the development of the technology, financing, and public support necessary to support the creation of desalinated water supplies has progressed into a viable option for a number […]
Volume 3 Issue 4 April 2017
In other parts of the country, especially the arid West, it is hard to believe that Florida deals with significant water supply issues. Rain is abundant—upward of 50 inches a year on average in parts of the state—and freshwater lakes and rivers abound. However, the state relies heavily on its aquifers for supply and […]
Volume 3 Issue 2 February 2017
CBuilding water and wastewater infrastructure systems to meet the needs of communities is no small feat. It requires leadership, foresight, and follow-through. It requires the collaboration of those who know their assets and potential best—local and regional leaders. This issue of Municipal Water Leader magazine focuses on leaders in Oklahoma, a state that has […]
Volume 3 Issue 1 January 2017
Change is the one constant, especially in the municipal water world. Managers and their respective water agencies must correctly plan for changes in supply and demand caused by population growth, all while maintaining safe and reliable drinking water. This issue of Municipal Water Leader examines efforts in Utah to meet the water needs of […]