Overcoming Barriers to Water Innovation

Taking an existing process and doing it better is nothing new; in fact, you could argue that this is the defining characteristic of human intelligence. Unfortunately, inventions that shape our daily lives are usually taken for granted. New technology is introduced and scrutinized, questioned, and even purposefully avoided until advocates break the barrier of skepticism and overcome public indifference. The water industry is no exception.Water systems seem to be low on the list of public works projects to receive attention in the way of upgrades. It is becoming increasingly difficult to attract young people to water trade careers. Operators, engineers