Grant Meyer A federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority (WIFIA) is one step closer to becoming a reality. It’s part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2013, which passed through the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works via a bipartisan vote on March 20th. WRDA is expected to reach the Senate floor in … Read more
It appears the United States is barely earning a passing grade when it comes to replacing or updating its aging infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released its 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, giving the U.S. an overall grade of D+. It’s an incremental improvement over the D given in 2009. … Read more
In many parts of the upper Midwest, the transition from winter to spring foreshadows the threat of floodwaters. Flooding and other natural disasters can completely debilitate municipal water and wastewater utilities. That’s why it’s prudent for utilities to participate in an intrastate network called a “WARN” to help each other respond to, or recover from … Read more
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its fifth and final report in its Failure to Act series, called “The Impact of Current Infrastructure Investment on America’s Economic Future.” The report warns that the U.S. needs to invest an additional $1.57 billion per year in infrastructure between now and 2020, or the nation … Read more
Watch for a special Legislative Update edition of The Source in early March. The special edition will cover several hot topics, including property tax bills in the North Dakota legislature. You’ll also find out how residents may be able to save money on their property tax bills by taking advantage of the Homestead Tax Credit. … Read more
Municipalities in all 50 states have access to low-interest funding for projects that improve water quality or improve wastewater infrastructure. Clean Water / Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs have provided more than $5 billion annually in recent years for wastewater treatment, nonpoint source pollution control, and watershed and estuary management. According to … Read more