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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February 2025

Rick Shintaku Balances Sustainability and Fiscal Responsibility at South Coast Water District

General Manager discusses the district’s Doheny Ocean Desalination project and more.

The First Month of Trump 2.0: What Does it Mean for Water?

Executive orders, Capitol Hill debates portend slew of implications for water policy.

Have Recent Cost of Living Increases Affected Residential Consumption Habits?

AMWA’s ninth INSIGHT utility financial survey provides trends for water systems.

AMWA Offers Resources to Assist Water Systems with Financial Health

Members can access tools to support utility finances.

VOW Releases a New Publication Outlining the Role of States in Securing Water Funding

Brief offers strategies for adopting creative solutions and gaining public support.

New AMWA Member City of Denton Water Utilities Experienced Robust Economic Growth

Department is committed to quality, affordability, and sustainability.

Deadline Extended for AMWA’s Infrastructure Funding Survey

Share your story about accessing federal funding assistance by March 7.

Past Issues

January 2025

A Conversation with Jeff Szabo, AMWA Board President, on Driving Change and Innovation at Suffolk County Water Authority and AMWA

Mr. Szabo highlights his impact on the water sector through strategic vision, groundbreaking advancements, and more.

Charting a Sustainable Future: TechWin Pilot Redefines Water Treatment at Avon Lake Regional Water

Chief Utilities Executive Robert Munro shares details of this initiative along with the utility’s unwavering commitment to resilience, and more.

San Diego’s Carlsbad Desalination Plant: An Innovative and Sustainable Solution for Water Reliability

New study confirms minimal environmental impact of the largest seawater desal plant in U.S.

New Member Spotlight: Stockton East Water District Joins AMWA

District uses advanced technology to enhance sustainability.

AMWA Staff Delivers Exclusive Policy Roundtable on 119th Congress Water Priorities

Recording and slides of the event are available.

Don’t Miss Out: Upcoming AMWA Events

2024 INSIGHT results and trends, managing water impacts from data/AI tech center growth, and more are on the horizon.

December 2024

New Congress, new challenges to face water policy landscape in 2025

Republican governing “trifecta” will push conservative agenda, but narrow margins could upend plans.

MDBP Rule Revisions, Perchlorate MCL expected in 2025

Expectations for the first year of regulation under the Trump EPA.

Register and save the date for upcoming 2025 events

A look back at AMWA’s 2024 knowledge-sharing webinars.

Reflecting on AMWA’s 2024 accomplishments and looking ahead to 2025

Q4 meeting focused on regulatory engagement, legislative action, enhanced collaboration, and more.

November 2024

Contra Costa Water District General Manager Rachel Murphy joins AMWA’s Board of Directors: A vision for collaboration and resilience

Ms. Murphy discusses her background in water, career milestones, vision for contributing to AMWA's Board of Directors, and more.

Building equity: Knoxville Utilities Board’s approach to environmental justice and inclusion

The sole 2024 AMWA Environment Justice award winner shares insights into equity and sustainability.

Get the most value out of your AMWA membership

Join Legal Counsel Forum by December 12.

Explore AMWA’s upcoming knowledge-sharing events and initiatives

Save the date for AMWA’s 2025 all-membership meetings.

October 2024

From forest to faucet: Portland Water Bureau's creative approach to showcasing the value of water

Director of Operations Kimberly Gupta and Public Information Officer Brandon Zero discuss the importance of public engagement, and more.

Congressional elections will shape water policy landscape

Paths forward on infrastructure funding, regulatory oversight hang in balance as voters head to the polls.

Fitch Ratings’ Water Sector Review reflects stability despite liquidity decline

Report reveals financial resilience amid rising costs and pressures for water utilities.

Unlock the most value out of your AMWA membership

AMWA thanks members and subscribers for a successful year, looks forward to an even more prosperous 2025.

Mark your calendars and register NOW for AMWA’s upcoming webinars, sector events

The upcoming webinars will feature cybersecurity, design-build, and more.

September 2024

50 Years On, Safe Drinking Water Act Remains a Pillar of Water Quality Protection

Bedrock environmental statute has evolved through the years.

Registration Opens on October 1 for the 2025 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center

Interested applicants should submit forms by November 22, 2024.

Making a Splash: The Value of Water Campaign Turns 10

Value of Water Campaign Director Christy Harowski shares insights on the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Imagine a Day Without Water campaign.

The Rising Costs of Water: Why Smart Regulations and Resilience Matter

Efficient regulations are necessary to help utilities manage ever-increasing costs and threats.

Water Main Break Rates: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. and Canadian Infrastructure

Report highlights the challenges of aging pipes and the keys to proactive management.

New Members Join AMWA

Association welcomes four utilities and nine subscribers into the association.

August 2024

A deep dive into affordability: How Mohawk Valley Water Authority manages costs and communicates transparency

Authority’s Comptroller Jim Korfonta discusses the importance of transparency in budgeting, rate setting, and more.

Greater Cincinnati Water Works shares experience providing water equitably

Commercial Services Superintendent Tony Searls addresses customer affordability challenges.

WIFIA’s history offers lessons for current AMWA policy priorities

AMWA members benefit from WIFIA loans as association pursues additional infrastructure financing mechanisms.

EPA releases updated EUM Primer

Financial viability is a core attribute of the revised publication.

Access AMWA’s exclusive financial member benefit by submitting your survey before September 27

Complete the 2024 INSIGHT Survey to leverage key metrics to enhance decision-making.

Impact of the WIFIA Program

Research evaluated water utility projects financed in-part with WIFIA.

Don’t miss out: Upcoming AMWA and water sector events

EMC, Imagine a Day Without Water, and more are on the horizon.

July 2024

Chevron, Loper and the Safe Drinking Water Act

AMWA Counsel Robert Saner discusses the potential implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine for future

Building a Resilient Future: Tampa Bay's Innovative Approach to Climate Adaptation

Financial and operational tools ensure sustainability and adaptability to climate variability and more.

Congress Continues Slow and Steady Approach to Water Cybersecurity

AMWA-backed proposals await legislative vehicles to ride on.

Guest Article: Leveraging AI to Build Resilience and Mitigate Risks

HydroForecast's role in managing snowmelt and drought risks.

Guest Article: Class VI Wells and Drinking Water Contamination Risk

Ensuring safe water amid the expansion of carbon capture and sequestration.

Guest Article: How Utilities Can Remain Financially Resilient Despite Challenges from the PFAS Regulation

Five tips from Raftelis.

Showcasing Climate Action Through Leading Practices and Case Studies

From sea level rise to greenhouse gas mitigation, WUCA offers important resources for the water sector.

Evolving Practices: The Rise of Collaborative Delivery in Water and Wastewater Projects

AMWA members are using modern solutions to streamline projects and enhance outcomes.

June 2024

Driving diversity and sustainability: How LADWP empowers small businesses and communities

Gregory Reed discusses his commitment to supporting small businesses and underrepresented communities.

Cultural competency in community engagement

Key strategies for utilities to use in serving diverse populations.

Tips to get community support to “sign on” to water advocacy issues

Strategies for engaging communities in water initiatives.

Embracing the future: Enhancing customer engagement in the water sector

Approaches for utilities to position themselves as vital resources within their communities.

Last month’s flash poll results: Stakeholder engagement in drinking water utilities

Members share strategies and challenges of community communication.

Don’t miss AMWA’s upcoming July webinars and register today

Upcoming July webinars include practical applications of INSIGHT in utilities and essential tools for affordability.

Flash poll: Utility resiliency

Share your insights with peers.

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