Cities are facing harsh economic times. Many are faced with mega capital improvement programs and rising budget deficits, exacerbated by the fact that limited help is coming from federal and state governments.

Ask a water utility about the connection between advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and customer service, and they will probably tell you that their AMI system allows them to better serve customers by providing early leak notification, a simplified billing schedule and clear details about water usage.

Veolia Water North America (Veolia Water) recently unveiled the Water Impact Index, the first indicator enabling a comprehensive assessment of the impact of human activity on water resources.

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) recently announced that an analysis has been completed on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe. The findings are now available to the industry in a report posted online.

A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced.

Black & Veatch in August released the results of its sixth 50 Largest Cities Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, a valuable knowledge resource for water and wastewater utilities.

Two municipalities, one age-old problem: knowing where and how to spend money and time on the infrastructure repairs that matter most.

You could say that their 140-year tradition of excellence is something that?s just ?in the water? at the company.

With over 12,000 water professionals in attendance, the American Water Works Association?s 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE10) was a huge success in Chicago.

Water shortages are becoming more common around the country and many areas, especially those in the western United States, are taking aggressive action in enforcing water bans and setting conservation goals.