Summer presents the challenge of working in blistering heat, but now is the time of year to begin focusing on the dangers...
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Improve Your Vendor Relations With These Tips
An important part of managing a utility is finding a good vendor who can supply you with materials, equipment and office supplies,...
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The Real Impact of Leadership
William James, the famed American philosopher and psychologist, once said, “When two people meet there are really six people present. There is...
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10 Tips for Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan
In the utility construction industry, being prepared goes beyond just meeting deadlines — it’s about staying ahead of potential risks that could...
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A Louisville Utility Gives College Freshmen a Solid Intro to Water Professions
There was no hesitation when the University of Louisville approached Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District for help with a wastewater program for freshman...
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We Need to Talk: How Wastewater Utilities Can Lead the Biosolids Conversation
“For decades, farmers across America have been encouraged by the federal government to spread municipal sewage on millions of acres of farmland…”
If...
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UK Project to Reduce PFAS Pollution is Awarded Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on...
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AI Modeling Delivers More Benefits, Less Risk for Water Partnerships, Says Research
A Cornell-led research collaboration found that cooperative partnerships seeking to spread the cost burden of water infrastructure projects among regional stakeholders often...
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Staying Safe When Traffic and Job Sites Merge
August is National Traffic Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents.
Utility workers play a crucial role...
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Boost Water Conservation By Turning Customers Into Partners
Santa Fe had substantial success cutting per-capita water consumption. Now the New Mexico capital city is focusing on a long-term conservation strategy...
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Jobber’s Annual Survey Reveals Younger Generation’s Opinions About Trades Careers
Jobber, a leading provider of home service software, recently released The Annual Blue-Collar Report: Gen Z and the Trades Need Each Other. The report,...
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How to Manage a Customer Data Breach
As a public utility, you may have files related to customers, including names, addresses, credit cards and other payment information. Naturally, keeping this...
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VMAC Unveils 2024 State of the Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report
VMAC recently announced the release of its 2024 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report, which offers fresh insights for fleet...
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NSF-Funded Project Promotes Reuse of Graywater in Households
A project led by UC Berkeley architecture professor Maria-Paz Gutierrez — with collaborators from UC Merced and two Texas universities — seeks to...




















