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The Heat Is On: Hydration Hero vs. Hidden Hydrant Dangers

Every one of us has seen it, on the news or in our favorite sitcom: a group of neighborhood kids beating a summer heatwave by opening a fire hydrant. Children in swimsuits or cut-offs and tees are oblivious to the heat rising from the blacktop as they play joyfully in the stream of cool water… View Article

By Brad Kinckiner – July 15, 2019 – Comment

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The SWAN of American Water’s ESG

From now on, in almost every discussion about American Water’s vision, operations and leadership, you’ll hear much more about our... View Article

By Water Street – March 13, 2019 – Comment

Infrastructure

And the Oscar Goes to… Everyone’s Favorite, H2O!

Ah—the Academy Awards! Oscar night! An evening with the stars! Every February, Hollywood turns out while America tunes in for... View Article

By Water Street – February 21, 2019 – Comment

Solutions

Just where do we think we’re flowing? A look ahead at water trends.

Early in a new year people love to look at trends and make predictions. Some—such as who will win the... View Article

By Dr. Lauren Weinrich – February 11, 2019 – Comment

Service

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

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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