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SRF Anxiety: How To Secure State Revolving Funds
How will the Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF programs be funded, with more or (worryingly) less federal dollars? Join host Kevin Westerling on May 27, along with Joseph Kane, Fellow at Brookings Metro, and Ashley Lucht, Director of Community Finance at Quantified Ventures, to quell your SRF anxieties.
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Homing In On Leaks: Rethinking AMI's Role In Water Conservation
Pinpointing leaks inside homes can be challenging, with most only discovered when water bills spike or visible signs appear. However, new research indicates that the proliferation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and its targeted deployment in leak-prone households, leveraging near real-time water use monitoring, could maximize AMI's value. Continue Reading →
Groundwater Extraction Is Sinking Major Cities
From New York to Los Angeles, cities in the United States are sinking. According to a recent study, which looked at the 28 most populous cities, all were sinking to some degree. The authors of the study point to massive ongoing groundwater extraction as the most common cause. Continue Reading →
Public Water Systems And Wildfires
One of the initial concerns during the series of tragic Los Angeles wildfires that burned in January 2025 was whether fire hydrants were ready to combat the inferno that left so much destruction in its wake. The reality is that public water systems aren’t designed to fight wildfires. Continue Reading→
Bridging The Gap: Bringing Agile Innovation To The Water Sector
The water industry has long been grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and proven engineering practices. As utilities face rising challenges — from aging infrastructure and climate volatility to workforce shortages and increasing public expectations — the need for digital tools has never been clearer. Continue Reading →
Five Key Areas In Which Artificial Intelligence Is Set To Transform Water Management In 2025
Water management is at a critical juncture, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to revolutionize the sector in 2025. As climate change, population growth, and urban planning deficiencies continue to strain global freshwater resources, AI offers innovative solutions to enhance water resilience. The World Economic Forum and the European Commission emphasize the urgency of investing in water security, positioning AI as a key driver in this transformation. Continue Reading →