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Smart Irrigation: It’s Not Just for Farmers

Step into the summer heat, take a look at everything in bloom and growing, and you’ll understand why the Irrigation Association chooses July for its annual Smart Irrigation Month initiative. Now is one of the peak times for water use and misuse. The word “irrigation” was once associated with farmers and ranchers, and their acres… View Article

By Matt Corson – July 11, 2018 – Comment

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Staying Prepared, Assured and Resilient During Extreme Summer Weather

Summer weather is usually a delight. But when it isn’t, it can strike with a vengeance. Summer—with its inevitable rain,... View Article

By Dr. Ben Stanford – June 13, 2018 – 1 Comment

Infrastructure

Weathering The Storm: Then, Now, In The Year 2030

Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria—the 2017 hurricane season was devastating. Unfortunately, we probably haven’t seen the worst, according to a study... View Article

By Dr. Ben Stanford – November 15, 2017 – Comment

Community

American Water – We Keep Life Flowing

American Water employees are so proud to serve our customers. We are relied upon to provide safe, clean, affordable and... View Article

By Doug Brand – November 3, 2017 – 2 Comments

Safety

Fight Fire With Water… And Planning. Take Action During Fire Prevention Week 2017

The phrase, “you have to fight fire with fire” is a catchy name for a song, and is often how... View Article

By Gary A. Naumick, P.E. (PA.) – October 9, 2017 – Comment

Safety

National Preparedness Month: Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead, But You Can

As Hurricane Irma approached the Florida coast, a friend in Virginia told me that a man in a store there... View Article

By Dr. Mark LeChevallier – September 21, 2017 – Comment

Safety

Utilities United Against Scams: Collaboration vs. Criminals

Just about a year ago I posted a blog that addressed a disturbing trend—thieves impersonating water and other utility workers... View Article

By Dr. Mark LeChevallier – August 24, 2017 – 1 Comment