Our industry moves fast. New equipment hits the market, crews adapt to changing regulations and infrastructure demands, and municipalities continue searching for smarter ways to maintain critical sewer, water and stormwater systems. To help readers stay caught up, we’re rounding up some of the most-read online stories from April on Municipal Sewer & Water.
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5. AWWA Report Finds Rising Water Infrastructure Costs Put Affordability at Risk
A new report reveals that updating U.S. drinking water infrastructure will require up to $2.4 trillion over the next 25 years, threatening to double household water bills. Read about the compounding costs driving this crisis and why experts warn that increased federal funding is essential.
4. Strengthen Your Crew by Bringing Fun Into the Workplace
Having fun at work is a proven strategy to reduce stress and strengthen team collaboration. Discover actionable, low-pressure ways leaders can build an authentically enjoyable culture that keeps employees performing at their best.
3. How to Handle Terminating a Problem Employee
Ignoring a problem employee damages workplace morale, but firing them without a solid plan invites legal trouble. Read this guide to discover expert legal strategies for thoroughly documenting, investigating and confidently executing employee terminations to protect your business.
2. Manhole Explosion Injures Police Officers in New York
This News Briefs post covers a sudden manhole explosion in New York, the EPA's proposal to track microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water, and Texas State University's newly launched water conservation hub.
1. Utility Worker Found Dead in Corpus Christi Manhole
This News Briefs post highlights the tragic death of an AEP Texas utility worker in a manhole, alongside a new survey exploring the nuances of public trust in municipal water. We also cover the EPA's recent call for public feedback on its water affordability tool.
