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.

Past Issues (Join or Login to Continue)

July 2025

Planning for the Future at Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority

BJWSA General Manager and AMWA Board Member Verna Arnette discusses a comprehensive approach to navigating growth sustainably and equitably.

Passing the Torch: A New Chapter of Expansion at Charleston Water System

Current CEO Wesley Ropp and recently retired CEO Mark Cline reflect on CWS’s culture of internal growth.

Despite Legislative Changes, Water Utilities Still Have Many Incentives for Energy Projects

AMWA provides a summary of OBBBA changes to federal clean energy incentives.

AMWA Welcomes Columbia Water, Chester Water Authority, and Canton Water Department

New member utilities respond to the pressures and opportunities of growth.

Register for AMWA’s Annual Conference; View Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Webinar on emerging contaminants, improving water pipeline performance, and more are on the horizon.

June 2025

Great Lakes Water Authority's Workforce Programs Power a New Generation of Water Leaders

Organizational Development Director Patricia Butler emphasizes the life-changing impact of these programs through real success stories.

From Basketball Courts to Water Plants: How Hillsboro Water is Building the Workforce of the Future

Treatment Division Manager Chris Wilson discusses innovative efforts to build a more diverse, sustainable talent pipeline.

Major Changes to NEPA and What Water Utilities Need to Know

Recent Supreme Court and administrative actions have changed the landscape significantly.

Smarter, Stronger, and More Sustainable: How Water Utilities Can Reimagine Workforce and Operations

EMA Principal Consultants Kristi Ward and Seth Garrison write about how water utilities can improve performance and resilience.

Don’t Miss Out: Explore AMWA’s Upcoming Events

Explore sustainable water infrastructure, and more.

May 2025

Rooted in Ola i ka Wai: Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s Path to Water Resilience

AMWA Sustainability Working Group Chair Ernest Lau discusses stewardship in the utility's culture and vision.

The Power of Resilience: Safeguarding Santa Clarita Valley’s Water Future

SCV Water General Manager Matt Stone discusses the utility’s diverse supply portfolio, proactive drought and contamination response, and more.

AMWA Expands Efforts to Continue EPA Resilience Program

Association focuses on funding, reauthorization of federal resilience grants for water systems.

AMWA’s INSIGHT Survey Dives Deeper into the Impact of Rising Capital Project Costs

Strategies to mitigate the impact of increased costs on infrastructure investment.

Showcasing Climate Action Through Leading Practices and Case Studies

WUCA offers timely, practitioner-led adaptation resources for the water sector.

Explore AMWA’s Upcoming Knowledge-Sharing Webinars

Upcoming webinars will feature strategies to strengthen compensation plans, and more.

April 2025

Three Highlights of AMWA’s Policy Agenda Report at Recent Board Meeting

Association continues to advance utility interests amid a shifting policy landscape.

Insights on How Water Utilities Use Federal Funding

AMWA surveyed members on their experiences using federal assistance programs.

Highlights from AMWA’s Record-Setting 2025 Water Policy Conference

Attendees explored key legislative and regulatory issues.

INSIGHT Shows Expected 5.6 Percent Rate Increases Annually the Next 5 Years

Raftelis examines what’s driving the need for these increases.

Federal Policy Developments Impacting Water Utility Resilience

Administrative actions reveal new posture for federal support for resilience.

Register Now for Upcoming AMWA Events

Submit an Executive Management Conference abstract by the May 23 deadline.

March 2025

Three Lessons from the AMWA Awards Process from Subcommittee Chair Robert Cheng

Perspectives on how applying for an AMWA award strengthens utilities.

Fayetteville PWC Celebrates 120 Years of Service

Utility highlights receiving AMWA Gold Award as one of its many notable achievements.

Greenville Water: A Model of Sustainable Utility Management

The utility’s strong commitment to watershed protection ensures long-term water reliability in Upstate South Carolina.

New Member Spotlight: Reading Area Water Authority

Authority has received the Directors' Award of Recognition from the Partnership for Safe Water for five consecutive years.

Supreme Court Decision Clarifies NPDES Permit Requirements for POTWs

EPA and states can no longer issue “end-result” requirements.

Take Advantage of AMWA’s Knowledge Sharing Initiatives by Attending a Webinar

Upcoming events will feature the association’s awards program, and more.

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.

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.

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