Water Finance

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.) outlined legislation they will introduce in both Houses of Congress to address New Jersey?s and the nation?s aging water infrastructure, while creating jobs and economic opportunity.

According to a recent report from Fitch Ratings, Texas water and wastewater utilities will see a lasting impact on their finances and operations. Eight months have now passed since flooding ended Texas? drought.

Earlier this month, Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates (FRA), an independent municipal advisory firm that provides advice and services to public agencies, announced that Adam Bauer has been promoted to chief executive officer.

As has been the case for years, water and wastewater utilities throughout the United States start the New Year with capital improvement needs that exceed available financing resources, and they do so in an ever changing legal, regulatory and financial environment.

Michael Baker International has been selected by the San Diego County Water Authority to design, build and operate a pilot seawater desalination system located at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

IDModeling, Inc., a provider of smart water software and services, has been chosen to deploy its Sedaru to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA).

Across the United States, water and wastewater utilities continue to deal with challenges ranging from aging infrastructure, water loss and drought management to water resource recovery and combined sewer overflows amid increasing regulations.

If there?s one person who can speak to the evolving perception of how we truly value water, it has to be Radhika Fox. Radhika?s recent work with the Value of Water Coalition has led her to be recognized as an outspoken industry advocate on the subject.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has gone forward with a new federal rule to protect small streams, tributaries and wetlands, despite a court ruling that blocked the measure in 13 central and western states.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced last month the investment of $98.3 million for 12 wastewater and non-point source projects across 12 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).