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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June 2026

Building for the Long Haul: How Milwaukee Water Works Is Investing in the Future

Superintendent Patrick Pauly discusses how MWW is balancing major infrastructure investments, and more.

Tapping into the Status of Water Infrastructure Funding in Congress

Legislators continue to deliberate on SRF funding levels, reauthorization of water programming, and the IIJA funding cliff.

A Message from Retired AMWA CEO Diane VanDe Hei

Former leader shared congratulations on association's 45th Anniversary.

Infrastructure Pressures and Resilience Priorities Highlighted in Black & Veatch’s 2026 Water Report

Key findings reinforce sector challenges and shifts in planning.

AMWA’s EMC in Seattle, Webinars to Feature Central Arkansas Water’s Pipe Journey, and More

Past Issues

May 2026

Denver Water Builds Climate Resilience Through Culture, Planning, and Leadership

A conversation with CEO and program lead on mainstreaming climate adaptation in the utility.

New Water Utility Climate Alliance Guide Helps Utilities Plan for Deep Uncertainty

Guidebook offers insights to utilities working to adapt to climate change.

Tampa Bay's Approach to Climate Adaptation Builds a Resilient Future

System discusses tools to ensure sustainability and adaptability to climate variability.

What the ASCE Infrastructure Innovation Forum Signals for Water Utilities

Innovation, workforce, and collaboration are shaping the future of resilient drinking water systems.

Strengthening Utility Governance: Registration Opens for Inaugural Board Workshop

A new training opportunity to help utility boards strengthen oversight.

Upcoming AMWA Events and Member Opportunities

Mark calendars for Q2 meeting, 2026 EMC, and other meetings.

April 2026

Building Trust at the Tap: How Prince William Water Is Redefining Community Engagement

Community Engagement Manager Michelle Miranda provides insight in translating policy priorities into real-world impact, and more.

Highlights from AMWA’s Record-Setting 2026 Water Policy Conference

Attendees explored key legislative and regulatory issues.

PFAS Litigation Inches Toward Conclusion

Oral arguments soon to be scheduled in challenge to PFAS drinking water standards.

Guest Post: Addressing PFAS Risks: Action Can’t Wait

Mark White, Sr. VP & Drinking Water Practice Leader at CDM Smith shares post-WPC advice for utilities.

Sixth CCL, UCMR Cycle Is a Good Reminder of SDWA Regulatory Processes

Despite public attention, microplastics are not ready for inclusion.

Financial Sustainability Emerges as a Top Challenge Facing the Industry: What can Water Utilities do in Response?

An examination of why long-term strength is becoming essential for today’s water utilities.

Register for AMWA’s 45th Anniversary Reception and Open House and Upcoming Sector Events

Upcoming webinar includes Central Arkansas Water’s pipe journey, and more.

March 2026

Chicago Department of Water Builds Public Trust Through Transparency and Strategic Communication

The utility aims to lead with accountability on lead initiatives and other priorities.

How the New Farm Bill Can Benefit Public Water Systems

AMWA’s recent advocacy efforts seek to provide water systems with additional conservation support.

Brown and Caldwell’s New Guide Helps Prepare Water Utilities for the Data Center Boom

Key insight for systems as data center growth accelerates.

Mastering the Message: How Utilities Can Lead with Proactive Communication

Expert panel discuss strategic communications best practices for utilities.

Cyber Threats Escalate Amid Iran Conflict: What Water Leaders Need to Know

Fitch Ratings warns that U.S. public finance issuers face heightened cyber risk.

2026 Executive Management Conference Call for Abstracts Open for Submissions

Utilities invited to share executive‑level insights and leadership strategies in Seattle this October.

Register for AMWA’s WPC and Other Sector Events

Upcoming events include Bond Buyer’s virtual summit on cybersecurity risks, and more.

February 2026

How Tucson Water Turns Scarcity into Strategy

Public Affairs Administrator Natalie DeRoock discusses how the utility is building resilience through collaboration, reuse, and community partnership.