QBS: The smart investment for Georgia’s local governments Choosing an engineering firm based on qualifications and experience isn’t just about getting the best expertise — it’s also a financial strategy that pays off over time. Read Article
An often overlooked secret to design and construction success Consultant-owner collaboration helps everyone learn from the past and deliver more effective projects. Read Article
Still need to get your cybersecurity strategy in place? Start with good asset management. Asset management as part of an overall cybersecurity strategy shouldn’t be dismissed as nice-to-have or relegated to being a reminder on a sticky note, waiting for the time when everything else is done. It should be a priority. Read Article
Pump station rehabilitation or replacement? Ten essential questions to help guide you in making the right choice for your system. Read Article
Leverage assessment and predictive modeling to proactively mitigate inflow and infiltration Our work with the Woodlands Water Agency demonstrated that modern assessment methodologies combined with predictive modeling yield increasing detection rates that lead to more efficient, cost-effective maintenance. Read Article
USEPA has designated two PFAS hazardous substances under CERCLA, raising questions about liability and funding. Here's what water utilities should do in response. In accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and CERCLA, USEPA has the authority to order facilities to report the releases of these PFAS and their salts or structural isomers if releases equal one pound or more within a 24-hour period. Read Article
How to fund your water utility cybersecurity efforts — and why it's so urgent. Water and wastewater utilities may be concerned about mounting cybersecurity threats and beginning to consider what steps need to be taken to secure their systems, including identifying funding sources Read Article
Key takeaways for Arkansas water utilities from the Northwest Arkansas Nutrient Workshop Garver hosted a Northwest Arkansas Nutrient Workshop on April 4, 2024, with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), and from utilities in Northwest Arkansas and around the state. Read Article
Municipalities need consultants who can help secure funding, but that’s not all As valuable as municipal governments and infrastructure projects are to our communities, they deserve a municipal consultant who can play a variety of roles. Read Article
USEPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation is final. Here’s how utilities can achieve compliance. In this Q&A, Garver Water Practice Leader Zaid Chowdhury, PhD, PE, BCEE, and author of the American Water Works Association’s Activated Carbon: Solutions for Improving Water Quality. Read Article
How utilities can be confident in their cybersecurity posture Operational preparedness and a good cybersecurity management program will build in the layered protection water and wastewater utilities need to combat cyber threats. Read Article
How efficient apron design enhances the passenger experience When done well, an apron design is barely noticed by those relying on it most, while a sub-optimal design can adversely affect them in ways big and small. Read Article
