Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has helped Milwaukee accelerate replacement of lead service lines from 1,000 to 3,500 a year and replace the private side with no cost to the homeowner, says Janet Meissner Pritchard of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC). Episode at https://bit.ly/LeadLineMilwaukee Series on LSLR supported…
Milwaukee is prioritizing lead service line replacement for neighborhoods most in need based on: ➡️ socioeconomic factors ➡️ lead levels in children ➡️ density of service lines This approach is recommended by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the State of Wisconsin. Episode: https://bit.ly/LeadLineMilwaukee Series on lead service line replacement is…
Amanda Clark conducts community outreach about lead in a Milwaukee neighborhood. She says even more education is needed, particularly by meeting people where they are, whether that's talking to people at stores or knocking on doors. Episode at https://bit.ly/LeadLineMilwaukee Series on lead supported by BlueConduit, Environmental Defense Fund & Environmental…
Milwaukee's lead service line replacement program is boosting workforce development by requiring contractors to hire 40% of their workforce from disadvantaged zip codes. This initiative also mandates apprenticeships for skilled trades, resulting in increased diversity among laborers, plumbers, and engineers, with a significant number of apprentices being women and minorities,…
Water sustainability is a priority for the Las Vegas resort industry, which hosts 38 million visitors a year. For example, MGM Resorts International saved 16 billion gallons since 2007 through measures including efficient fixtures, native landscaping, and cooling tower adjustments. Even the iconic Bellagio fountain reuses its water.
Brandon Kernen is Administrator of New Hampshire's Drinking Water Bureau. He credits the Safe Drinking Water Act with helping New Hampshire to address many naturally occurring contaminants and respond to new concerns such as PFAS. #SDWA50 a collaboration with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) #drinkingwater #watermanagement #safedrinkingwater…
💧H2O INTRO🤝Meet Alicia Smith of the Junction Coalition. Alicia is focused on putting the "public" in "public utility" in Toledo. As the city replaces lead lines, Junction Coalition is bringing utility leaders along for outreach, engaging with local media, and training community members. #water #watermanagement #outreach #communityengagement #toledo
💧H20 MINUTE NEWS⏰ Reem Zoun of Texas Water Development Board: State Flood Plan represents Texas' first ever attempt to perform comprehensive planning to reduce flood risk and take a broad look at flood hazard across the state. More: https://lnkd.in/g-RD9cSi H2O Minute News is sponsored by 120Water: https://bit.ly/waterloop120 #water #flood #texas…
Many water utilities across the U.S. are grappling with aging infrastructure, underfunding, and staffing challenges, but solutions are within reach through smarter management and targeted technical assistance. From a conversation at the Reservoir Center, George Hawkins, CEO of Moonshot Missions, shares how his organization helps utilities of all sizes improve…
Hydro20 is a celebration of extraordinary people making an exceptional impact. As the world faces critical water challenges, there are those who see obstacles as opportunities. Hydro20 will celebrate these individuals… the ones who are driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water. They come from diverse professions, backgrounds,…
Amanda Ames is Chief Engineer at the Louisiana Department of Health. Louisiana is the first state to issue report cards with letter grades for drinking water systems, a move made to offer a more holistic look at performance and improve public understanding. #SDWA50 a collaboration with the Association of State…
💧H2O INTRO💧Meet Brenton McCloskey of the The Water Center at Penn As Director of Strategic Development, Brenton helps create and lead programs, including a network for developing leadership across the Philadelphia region. He says the water sector's workforce needs make this type of program critical.
💧 H2O Minute News 💧 Betsy Taylor of LiKEN Knowledge: Report with the Pacific Institute and RCAP Solutions, Inc. introduces a framework to help rural communities to build equitable water systems that will be resilient to climate change. More: https://lnkd.in/gZffQVGQ Segment sponsored by 120Water: Visit https://120water.com #news #water #watermanagement #drinkingwater…
Milwaukee faces a significant challenge with 70,000 lead service lines. In response, the city has implemented a replacement program initiated by an ordinance in 2017. This initiative leverages federal funding to focus on disadvantaged communities, with an emphasis on neighborhoods identified as most in need through an area deprivation index.…
Dr. Sanjiv Sinha, CEO of CIS, discusses the critical importance of urban resilience and how CIS is building climate adaptation solutions in communities across the U.S. Sinha explains that urban resilience involves preparing cities to withstand shocks from natural disasters, economic fluctuations, and social challenges, with a particular focus on…
Milwaukee is tackling the challenge of urban stormwater management through an innovative community-based public-private partnership. The Fresh Coast Protection Partnership is expanding green infrastructure, enhancing neighborhood quality, and developing the local workforce. In this episode, Bre Plier from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Kurt Farrell of CIS delve into…
Developing and recognizing emerging leaders in the water sector is crucial for addressing current and future challenges. The WaterNow Alliance’s Emerging Leaders program plays a vital role in this effort by identifying and supporting professionals who are driving positive change in their communities. This episode presents brief interviews with the…
In this video, we explore how OpenET is transforming water management in agriculture. OpenET provides crucial data that helps farmers match irrigation precisely to crop demand, set effective conservation targets, and assess the outcomes of water-saving strategies. With water scarcity becoming more frequent, particularly in regions like the Colorado Basin,…
Doug Kinard is drinking water director for South Carolina. He says the state was able to quickly go from 250,000 to 2.5 million people served by systems optimized to prevent waterborne disease using the Surface Water Treatment Rule and Area-Wide Optimization Program. #SDWA50 a collaboration with Association of State Drinking…
💧H2O Intro🤝Meet Rosie Nogle, Principal Sanitary Engineer at Buffalo Sewer Authority. As part of rethinking Buffalo's long-term control plan for combined sewer overflows, Rosie is particularly focused on engaging community members and implementing changes that will directly benefit them. She is also an alum of the Duke University Nicholas School…
Managing water resources effectively is crucial, especially in regions facing scarcity and drought. The OpenET platform, developed through collaboration between NASA, the Environmental Defense Fund, and other partners, offers a groundbreaking solution by leveraging satellite data to measure evapotranspiration. In this episode, we hear from Forrest Melton of NASA and…
