More than $58 billion is expected to be invested globally in water projects financed through public-private partnerships (P3s) by 2020, according to a report released this week by Bluefield Research. And the number of projects will likely triple. There are a multitude of reasons why water P3s are on the rise around the globe. More […]
With water sources literally drying up and parts of the country facing droughts that have continued for years, the demand for clean, reliable water is increasing nationwide. Playing a major role in ensuring water needs are met is the nation’s wastewater infrastructure. According to a survey released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), […]
Throughout the U.S., cities, counties and water districts are grappling with an overwhelming issue – leaky pipes that are responsible for massive water losses. It’s a huge problem, and one that is not easily solved. The nation’s water infrastructure is so old that in many regions, pipelines and distribution systems have simply reached the end […]
Even though a few states are beginning to emerge from a multi-year drought, one only has to look to the West to be reminded that large-scale water shortages will not go away anytime soon. Wildfires ravaging Western states and historic droughts in California dramatically highlight the importance of groundwater for the environment and for human […]
Over the next decade, $11 billion in capital expenditures is expected to be spent nationwide on municipal wastewater reuse projects. Because many communities are struggling to support growing populations with limited water resources, water reuse is becoming a viable option to help stretch water supplies. Some areas of the country have suffered devastating drought conditions, […]
California – land of lush wine country vineyards, beautiful beaches, fabulous parks and green space. That picture is not as bright or accurate as it once was. According to the State of California’s Weekly Drought Update, water shortages have reached critical stages. Wildfires are all too common, almost 2,000 wells have dried up and the […]
A new executive category has become somewhat common in government – a Director of Innovation. Individuals hired to these positions are charged with finding new and innovative ways to fund projects, provide services or create large-scale efficiencies. Some have made great strides and taxpayers are beneficiaries. Because of this, there may be much more thought […]