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Philadelphia Water Department – Driving equitable participation in green stormwater infrastructure incentive programs
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), a public utility with origins dating back to 1801, provides drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater services to the City of Philadelphia and 10 municipalities located in Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties. PWD provides...
Make Your Voice Heard on Flexible Federal Funding for Sustainable Water Solutions with the Stimulus for $ustainability Toolkit
As local and state governments navigate the ever-evolving impacts of COVID-19, Congress continues to discuss ways to spur economic recovery following early federal responses and to invest in the nation’s water infrastructure. The Senate Environment and Public Works...
Announcing Colorado Basin Project Accelerator Winners!
WaterNow has had the privilege of assisting cities and water agencies that have become champions of sustainable and affordable change in their communities with innovative projects. In the continuation of this program, we are happy to announce 3 Colorado Basin...
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District – Driving equitable participation in green stormwater infrastructure incentive programs
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) provides sanitary sewer collection and treatment and stormwater management services to 362,000 single-family residences and 26,000 commercial/industrial businesses for a total population of approximately 1.4 million in the...
S&P Global Ratings Provides Insight into Key Creditworthiness Factors as Public Utilities Navigate the Current Municipal Bond Market
To say these are challenging times is an understatement. Impacts from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recent protests are crystalizing how systemic racial injustice and deep inequalities impact Black, brown and low-income communities. Ensuring access to clean,...
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is Weathering the Storm Where the Rain Falls
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sits on the shores of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Its location in the Great Lakes Region means Milwaukee has a humid climate and is subject to rapidly changing weather,...
Now Accepting Project Accelerator Applications
One of the ways in which WaterNow Alliance is currently supporting communities as they tackle water issues is with its Project Accelerator program. The goal of the program is simple: to help get sustainable water projects off the ground. However, the support provided...
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Colorado Utilities and Towns Lead the Way in Seeking Federal Support for Water Access, Equity and Viability of Public Water Systems
Water utilities nationwide are facing major financial challenges at exactly the time when these essential drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services are more important than ever, particularly for families and businesses struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic...