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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December 2023

Advocacy and knowledge sharing at the forefront of AMWA 2023-2025 Strategic Plan

The association’s goal is to advance members’ interests.

PFAS liability, SDWA anniversary sit atop Congress’ 2024 water agenda

Election year dynamics pose challenges and opportunities for AMWA priorities.

Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, PFAS rule on tap for 2024

AMWA will also maintain focus on climate and equity policy issues in the coming year.

Ensuring access to safe drinking water at Erie Water Works: Paul Vojtek’s legacy

The retiring CEO/CFO reflects on his path and accomplishments.

Make reviewing your cyber security a new year’s resolution

CISA offers free vulnerability scanning for utilities.

AMWA Legislative Associate Bebe Schaefer shares perspective on GLWA visit

The authority’s workforce campaign can serve as a recruitment model for utilities.

November 2023

AMWA's 2023 Executive Management Conference: Redefining leadership and innovation

Association provides event highlights.

New Board members participate in first meeting

Five newly appointed directors convene with the Board as officers are elected at the EMC.

Strong bond ratings and fiscal practices help ensure Atlanta DWM’s sustainability

The water system’s customer-centered approach also helps ensure equitable water services.

City of Mesa Water Resources Department’s climate plan highlights investment in water infrastructure

The utility also has strong financial practices to ensure resiliency and sustainability.

AMWA bylaws revisions clarify membership eligibility

Board reaffirms commitment to representing largest drinking water systems.

September-October 2023

Sneak Preview of AMWA’s 2023 Executive Management Conference, October 22-25

Dynamic program will feature AI, PFAS, communications, and other hot-button topics.

Members discuss the importance of EMC participation, share conference highlights

Thought leadership, insights, and connections top the list of their experiences.

Imagine a Day Without Water: Raising Awareness for Essential Water Resources

Value of Water (VOW) Campaign Director Christy Harowski discusses water equity, expanding partnerships beyond traditional water organizations, and

Fitch Ratings: Water utilities remain on solid ground despite bleak economic outlook

System revenue growth contributes to the updated position.

AMWA members okay updates to Policy Resolutions

Changes enhance Climate Change, Water Reuse, and Affordability statements.

Association welcomes four utility members to the community

Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority, Zone 7 Water Agency, Corpus Christi Water, and Pasco County Utilities Department join AMWA.

Closing out National Preparedness Month, AMWA highlights free federal resources

Now is the time to take advantage of federal programs.

August 2023

Fight or Settle? Observations on pending PFAS settlements

Robert Saner Esq., AMWA General Counsel and Senior Counsel at Powers in Washington D.C., provides the following commentary.

Member Spotlight: Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities

The New Jersey water system replaced 23,000 lead service lines in less than three years.

Help push the Financing Lead Out of Water Act over the finish line!

Will your utility write to lawmakers in support of AMWA’s premier LSL-replacement legislation?

DC Water releases new Lead Service Line Replacement Plan

The updated plan will accelerate lead service line removals to achieve its 2030 goal.

Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements are likely to be delayed until later this fall

Proposal still has not been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review.

Discover funding opportunities through WaterLoop’s Funding to Fight Lead series

The series features AMWA members such as Newark Water and Green Bay Water.

July 2023

Beaver Water District share strategies to retain and recruit a skilled water workforce

The District cites communications, partnerships as drivers.

Workforce Challenges: Insights from a Veteran Water Utility Worker

Retiring utility employee offers retention and recruitment advice for leaders.

EBMUD and Drake’s Brewing Co. partner on centennial lager to support Water Lifeline

The collaboration celebrates 100 years of clean, reliable water in East Bay.

EPA resources highlight programs to help utilities address workforce issues

Water executives and other staff can access recordings and case studies online.

ESG and Disclosure: AMWA highlights takeaways from meetings with experts

Finance, sustainability staff gather initial disclosure lessons in summer committee meetings.

AMWA adds endorsed bill summaries to legislative tracker

Summaries of endorsed legislation can support utilities’ own advocacy efforts.

Give your lobbyist access to AMWA’s resources

New association initiative seeks to increase coordination with utility’s DC representation.

June 2023

Member Spotlight: Newport News Waterworks

Director Yann Le Gouellec discusses tackling PFAS issues in Newport News.

Member Spotlight: The Cape Fear community mobilizes to protect its water

CFPUA discusses the utility’s approach in addressing and navigating PFAS issues.

Now is the time to engage with lawmakers on PFAS liability protections!

Senators need to hear from utilities on CERCLA “polluter pays” legislation.

Guest Article: OCWD’s response to PFAS in its Basin

Jason Dadakis explains how swift action helped restore the District’s well water supply.

Recent developments and actions in addressing PFAS

Comment period ends on PFAS NPDWR, settlement talks on lawsuits, and more.

AMWA updates bylaws to clarify and streamline processes

Recently approved amendments ensure balanced turnover of Board terms.

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.

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.

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