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Winter. Water. What are the issues?

Rosy-cheeked children and romantic-eyed couples bundled up and laughing as they enjoy a skate around the frozen pond. It’s an iconic and idyllic vision every winter. But this fairytale-like scene “frosts over” significant issues faced by water companies and conservationists, not to mention homeowners and other types of service providers. Our aging water infrastructure is… View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – December 6, 2018 – 1 Comment

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Keeping Life Flowing for America’s Military

Whether you’re reading the Water Street blog, our website or stories in the media, there’s no shortage of information on... View Article

By Water Street – August 14, 2018 – Comment

Solutions

One Water Summit: The Water Industry’s Big Game

Last week, I had a great experience while walking into the 2018 US Water Alliance One Water Summit held in... View Article

By Jeffrey L. McIntyre – July 17, 2018 – Comment

Service

American Water: A Big Fish in the Data Lake

From big data to microdata, it is clear that the use of data is becoming an increasingly powerful driver of... View Article

By Dr. Ben Stanford – July 3, 2018 – Comment

Solutions

Water Strikes it Rich in Las Vegas

With its miles of casinos, over-the-top entertainment and nonstop gratification of all the senses, Las Vegas has long been appreciated... View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – June 20, 2018 – Comment

Solutions

Letting Our Imaginovation Run Wild!

Virtual reality (VR) video games, IBM’s Watson, 3-D printing…You may be surprised that these are some of the areas inspiring... View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – May 30, 2018 – 1 Comment

Community

A “Cool” Twist for Geothermal Technology

Decades ago, someone asked, “What if we could tap into the Earth’s natural heating system and put it to work... View Article

By Dr. Ben Stanford – May 24, 2018 – Comment

Community

Expanding Your Water Sources (Keep Reading; It’s Not What You Think)

I’m sure as avid readers of Water Street you take its lessons to heart… and of course you’ve explored American... View Article

By Matt Corson – March 28, 2018 – Comment

Quality

Can Grey Save the Day?

You’ve probably noticed that greywater and water recycling is popping up more and more frequently in water discussions. This trend... View Article

By Dr. Ben Stanford – March 14, 2018 – Comment

Solutions

Waters Without (State) Borders

There’s an important anniversary coming up for anyone with an interest in water quality, conservation and infrastructure. This anniversary commemorates... View Article

By Kino Becton – March 8, 2018 – Comment

Infrastructure

The Water-Energy Convergence—Hard at Work in a Laundry Room Near You

Water is essential for our daily lives, whether used for drinking, sanitation, industrial processing, irrigation, or power generation. And every... View Article

By Gary A. Naumick, P.E. (PA.) – March 1, 2018 – Comment