Water Utility Executive

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AMWA’s Water Utility Executive is the water sector’s premier executive management monthly newsletter offering insights into new management thinking, innovations impacting water operations, trends influencing executive leadership, and resources supporting best management practices. The newsletter also features executive leadership profiles, utility success stories, and upcoming association and sector events.

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May 2023

Member Spotlight: Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)

CVWD Assistant General Manager Robert Cheng discusses his water journey, utility’s efforts to strengthen community trust.

Guest Article: Trust at the Tap

Author of Profits of Distrust Manny Teodoro summarizes the 12 themes to strengthen public trust.

AMWA 2022 Annual Report highlights programmatic achievements amid changes in association leadership

Publication also features contributions of AMWA members.

Guest Article: Unregistered Municipal Advisors? See Something, Say Something!

President and CEO of MSRB Mark Kim emphasizes the importance of registering and qualifying municipal advisory firms.

AMWA invites members to take part in enhanced legislative engagement initiative

New effort aims to better connect utilities with their federal elected officials.

AMWA highlights policy actions to advisory council to support resilient water supplies

Recommendations presented to National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

Past Issues

April 2023

Member Spotlight: Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA)

PWSA CEO Will Pickering discusses EPA AQUARIUS Award win.

Washington Post features AMWA’s advocacy on water affordability

National newspaper publishes a letter to the editor from the association.

Make your customers aware of low-income water service assistance

Outreach toolkit helps water systems connect ratepayers with LIHWAP in closing months of the program.

Follow water-related activity on Capitol Hill through AMWA’s Legislative Tracker

Online tool shows status of major drinking-water-related bills in House and Senate.

VOW national poll reveals water reliability is a top priority for voters

Views on affordability programs and water infrastructure are also shared.

March 2023

AMWA 2023 Water Policy Conference rated by utility executives as superior

Participants gained further insight on key legislative and regulatory issues.

Randy Hayman represents AMWA at Senate hearing

Philadelphia Water Department commissioner tells of experience with federal infrastructure funds.

AMWA launches its new Environmental Justice Award

Apply for the utility management awards by the July 14, deadline.

Viewpoint: Why Central Arkansas Water chose CDP for environmental reporting

Water utilities can disclose as part of a city or a public authority.

March heralds progress on AMWA’s legislative priorities

Lead service line replacement financing, water utility preparedness bills introduced in both chambers – with PFAS legislation on tap.

Deep dive INSIGHT webinar set for April 26

AMWA encourages all primary member contacts to participate.

AMWA members approve updates to association’s bylaws

First amendments since 2016 will improve dues collection, ease future revisions.

AMWA welcomes Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

Assistant Manager Tom Ceraso represents the system.

AMWA Legislative Associate Bebe Schaefer presents at UN 2023 Water Conference

Bebe highlights the importance of water sector connectedness.

February 2023

AMWA's March 6-8 Water Policy Conference to highlight sector expertise, thought leadership, and peer exchange

The association previews the policy program.

Refreshed advocacy documents highlight AMWA’s 2023 priorities

Issue one-pagers will be a resource for member utilities engaging with their members of Congress.

AMWA continues PFAS advocacy during congressional briefing

Dan Hartnett appeared on a panel this month to make the case for liability protections under CERCLA.

EPA unleashes billions in funding for environmental and climate justice, seeks feedback on establishing new programs

Utilities have multiple opportunities to influence program development and apply for funding.

AMWA welcomes Newark Water and Sewer Utilities

Director Kareem Adeem represents the system.

January 2023

Last call: AMWA member needs survey closes today

Members can share their input on association programs, services, and more.

White House releases updates to regulatory agenda

PFAS, LCRI, CCR, and others are among topics of proposed and final rulemakings.

The FLOW Act, LCRI, PFAS, and more highlighted topics at AMWA’s policy conference

Participants will hear from Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) and others at the March event.

Use AMWA’s one-stop tool to follow drinking water legislation in 2023

Updated Legislative Tracker will report status of major bills.

INSIGHT webinar to provide utility financial results and trends on February 22

Raftelis to demonstrate uses of database and dashboard.

New members join AMWA

AMWA welcomes three utilities into the association.

Update your records with AMWA’s new phone number

Association makes it easier for members to connect with staff.

Nominate a rising star in the water sector by February 17

WaterNow is accepting applications for emerging sector leaders.

December 2022

EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox joins AMWA policy conference roster

AMWA notches a win with funding for new water resilience grants

Advocacy culminates in first appropriation for EPA’s Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program.

Thanks for a successful year

Renew today to stay connected to your network and benefits.

Fitch Ratings reports deteriorating financial performance outlook for water utilities in 2023

Inflation, higher costs, and security concerns are drivers of the viewpoint.

AMWA provides input as EPA weighs revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule

Association emphasizes LSL replacement challenges and environmental justice considerations.

Learn more about water reuse and financing opportunities

Factsheets and upcoming webinar are available from the EPA Water Reuse Action Plan.

US leaders discussed water at COP27

US administrators highlighted nature-based solutions, water reuse at the conference.

DOE announces $23 million for projects to decarbonize water resource recovery facilities

Concept papers for one to three-year projects are due January 27, 2023.

November 2022

Organizational change a key theme at 2022 Executive Management Conference

Speaker presentations and award photos are available.

What does a narrowly divided Congress mean for water policy?

Razor-thin margins in the House and Senate could stymie big plans but offer pathways for compromise in 2023.

What four ways can utilities use INSIGHT?

Deadline to submit utility financial survey extended to December 9.

Groups express criticism of WHO PFAS drinking water guidelines

Guidance includes levels of PFOA and PFOS at several magnitudes above EPA HAs.

Spaces still available for 2023 Water and Wastewater Leadership Center

December 9 is deadline for applications.

Over 450 water sector participants attended the first-ever virtual H2OSecCon

Congressional and industry leaders provided insights on physical and cyber security during the event.

Guide points way forward for water sector to adapt to sea level rise

Document suggests solutions based on leading practices for overcoming barriers, uses real-word examples.

Utility staff will get key perspectives on policy, workforce, and more at upcoming AMWA and sector events

AMWA's Water Policy Conference is planned for March 6-8, 2023.

October, 2022

2022 Policy Resolutions win AMWA member approval

New infrastructure programs, Environmental Justice strategy reflected in updated policy overview.

2022 INSIGHT utility financial survey deadline is November 16

AMWA encourages members to submit forms before the cutoff date.

Apply for the 2023 Leadership Center today

Deadline for this executive program is December 9, 2022.

Now is the time to seek WIFIA funds

U.S. EPA accepting letters of interest for $5.5 billion worth of low-cost water infrastructure loans.

Member to Member Inquiries provide tailored utility insights

The association encourages members to make the most of their membership.

AMWA, WaterISAC offer cybersecurity perspectives at WEFTEC events

Organizations provide thought leadership on policy options, impending regulations, and response actions.

AMWA celebrates the Clean Water Act on its 50th anniversary

Association participates in EPA event along the banks of Ohio’s Cuyahoga River.

Upcoming AMWA, WaterISAC, and sector events to provide vital information for utility executives

Dates set for association’s 2023 policy and executive management conferences.

September, 2022

AMWA prepares input as cybersecurity debate awaits

Coming months could bring clarity on incident reporting rules, but plan for new water sector standards remains in limbo.

AMWA seeks utilities’ help in advocating for PFAS cleanup liability protections

Members asked to help spread message about holding polluters accountable for environmental remediation costs.

2022 INSIGHT survey now underway; webinar recording is available

Eighth biennial utility financial survey launched September 14, submission deadline is November 16.

Skilled crews from AMWA member utilities deployed to restore water services in Jackson

Spartanburg Water, Greater Cincinnati Water Works, WSSC Water, and Central Arkansas are among utilities on the ground in the capital city.

AMWA continues to track PFAS activity

Recent happenings include hazardous substance designation, lawsuits, and removal from pesticides.

Report covers how sea level rise threatens property tax base, NOAA Weather Prediction Center releases roadmap

Reports quantify risks to tax bases in coastal communities, outline strategic aims for weather forecasting.

AMWA’s executive management meeting, virtual security conference on the horizon

Save the dates and plan to attend upcoming water sector events.

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