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The largest desalination plant in the Western Hemisphere is under construction in Carlsbad, California. Not everybody is happy about it, but Poseidon Water, the company building the plant and for desalination across the globe, the opening of the plant later this year is an opportunity to try and …
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Infrastructure is fast becoming a very popular investment choice. However, some individuals believe that the market is not as secure as it could be, mostly due to the competition that occurs between infrastructure companies. This competition causes perfectly sound infrastructure like toll …
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We have read the results of a survey that asked Americans about how important water is in their lives Value of Water Coalition released recently in relation to National Drinking Water Week. The results also include the immediate action needed to maintain water supply and water …
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Californian's covet all the water that rainy states like Washington get, but some Seattle residents wonder if Californians would actually be willing to pay the price that comes with all that water. High water prices in Seattle have led to a decline in water usage over the last fifty years. In …
The price of water in the USA has risen by 41% since 2010. The economics of water - particularly the cost of treatment, pumping, new infrastructure, as well as the retail price for consumers - has gained renewed prominence as states face historic drought and water managers seek to rein in water …
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Mayor Richard Brunst, of the City of Orem, Utah, has brought infrastructure to the forefront of his attention in a recent interview. He says that to "continue in the future to have good roads, clean water, efficient sewer service, and excellent police and fire service, it is imperative that we …
Drought across the Midwest is continuing to raise concerns over water scarcity and having the supply to meet future demand. In spite of this, some groups believe that finding the right price point for water customers will be the key. At a conference for water utility finance managers held …
The mayor of O'Fallon, Illinois says that leasing the city's water and wastewater systems to a private company would generate $50 million that could pay for citywide improvements. The issue of water is the hot topic on O'Fallon's April 7 election ballot. Three companies are going head to head …
Portland, Oregon has unveiled a new project for 2015: turning water into electricity. This is not uncommon and hydroelectricity is not a new concept, but Portland has done something very unique. They have created a new system that generates electricity inside a stretch of the city …
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After a January meeting, the council of Columbia, SC is officially open to selling or leasing the city's water and sewage systems to a private, for-profit company. Many companies have expressed their interest in such a venture, though it has had next to no publicity. The systems generate …
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St. Louis, Missouri is looking to the future and realizing it is well-placed to supply water to other drier states as the demand increases. If they continue to follow in that vein of thought, well-implemented infrastructure asset management will need to be put in place to ensure that the region …
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While these new forces are diverse, they share an underlying need for modern, efficient, and reliable infrastructure. This statement alone could bring a page-worth of discussion, but instead of focusing on all infrastructure, I would like to highlight water infrastructure and its need for …
