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Michael Baker International Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Water Management May 23, 2015 at 12:00 am

Michael Baker International, a global provider of engineering and consulting services, launched its 75th anniversary celebrations this month with events at local offices across the United States.

WateReuse Applauds Federal Funding for Water Reuse Projects

WateReuse Applauds Federal Funding for Water Reuse Projects

Water Management May 23, 2015 at 12:00 am

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced last week that the federal government will invest $50 million in water reuse and conservation projects in 12 western states. The funding comes from the Bureau of Reclamation?s WaterSmart program.

ACE15 Heads to Drought-Stricken Southern California

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

The American Water Works Association?s (AWWA) 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE15) will be held June 7-10 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Infrastructure Week Highlights Need for Long-Term Funding

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

Last week, government, industry and labor-union officials marked the third-annual Infrastructure Week by speaking about the economic importance of highways, rail lines, waterways, ports and other public works at events held around the United States.

Total Management

Total Management

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

The following narrative is formatted to convey the process used by the Town of Spindale, N.C., in developing and implementing an Asset Management Plan (AMP) for its wastewater collection and treatment system.

AMI’s ROI

AMI’s ROI

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

As water supply continues to tighten in many regions of the country, the cost to treat and distribute water to utility customers continues to rise. Utilities get it.

PACP Data for GIS Systems Optimize Condition Assessment

PACP Data for GIS Systems Optimize Condition Assessment

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

In 2014, Esri Software Solutions (Esri) released its ArcGIS for Water Utilities CCTV Processor. In collaboration with the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), the free ArcGIS tool utilizes NASSCO?s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) data and code structure.

Climate Change Sparks Need for Utility Resilience Planning

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

The history of drinking water infrastructure is a story of resilience and innovative thinking. Time after time, water professionals of the era have risen to the challenge.

Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act Could Provide $500 Million to EPA

Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act Could Provide $500 Million to EPA

Water Management May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

In April, Congressman Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced legislation aimed at updating water infrastructure essential to protecting the Great Lakes and the communities that surround them.

Massive Texas Water Project Cleared to Apply for TWDB Funding

Water Finance May 18, 2015 at 12:00 am

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announced last month that the Integrated Pipeline Project (IPP), a nearly $2.3 billion project, has been approved to apply for $440 million by the state as part of water plan approved by voters in 2013.