Volume 4 Issue 4 April 2018
The work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is woven into the web of American waterways and water bodies. From harbors and levees, to flood control dams and check structures, to ecosystem restoration projects and reservoir operations, the Army Corps has a nexus with water projects across the country. Given the breadth of […]
Volume 4 Issue 3 March 2018
While relatively abundant in surface water, the state of Tennessee still has water supply challenges. The drought of 2007 stressed a lot of municipal water systems, hitting rural water systems particularly hard. In addition, the state’s population is expected to double in the next 50 years, and for the state’s municipal water providers, that […]
Volume 4 Issue 2 February 2018
In February, the President introduced the administration’s infrastructure plan, which includes financing and regulatory streamlining mechanisms for water projects. Here in Washington, DC, Congress is weighing several proposals to rehabilitate and expand the nation’s water infrastructure through existing and new programs. We welcome these proposals, but regardless of whether they move forward, water agencies […]
Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2018
For water managers, the calm before the storm is a time for preparation. In 2017, the water and wastewater agencies of southern Texas were put to the test by Hurricane Harvey. Some of them experienced 20,000-year flood levels. It is no surprise that those agencies helped to ensure that drinking water and wastewater services […]
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 […]