SOURCE WATER RESOURCES

• The AWWA Said $2.4 Trillion. It Missed The Compound Interest.

  Einstein once said of compound interest, "He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn't, pays it." The same logic of compounding applies to the organic sediment accumulating on the floor of your drinking water reservoir. The longer you wait to address it, the more exponentially expensive it becomes to fix.

• Winter's Alarmingly Low Snowpack Offers A Glimpse Of The Changing Rhythm Of Water In The Western U.S.

  The April 1 snowpack measurement has long been the single most important number in western water management, considered a strong proxy for how much water the mountains are holding in reserve. But in 2026, that savings account has been woefully deficient.

• Why Colorado River Negotiations Stalled, And How They Could Resume With The Possibility Of Agreement

  The five most common sources of conflict between people are values, data, relationships, interests, and structure. The current Colorado River negotiations include all five.
• Designing Resilient PFAS Treatment Strategies For Water Agencies

  Water agencies across the U.S. are facing a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that poses a conundrum: Should they take a cautious or aggressive approach to treating PFAS contamination in their water system?

• The Future Of In Situ Chemical Oxidation For Targeted Solvent Destruction

  The U.S. EPA’s 2026 trichloroethylene (TCE) compliance deadlines are now forcing a concrete shift toward source-zone destruction. In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), sequenced with enhanced bioremediation, is proving to be the most credible path to groundwater contaminant rebound mitigation.

• From AMP7 To PR29: Why Static Design Approaches No Longer Work

  Transitioning from static to dynamic design is critical for UK water companies, enabling better optioneering, stronger investment cases, and improved outcomes as PR29 approaches.

• Digital Twins And AMP Cycles: Preparing For PR29 With Smarter Infrastructure Modelling

  Digital twins and advanced modelling are becoming essential for AMP8 and PR29, enabling better asset insights, scenario planning, and stronger, data-driven investment justification.

• How Generative Design Can Help UK Utilities Justify PR29 Investment Cases

  Generative design strengthens PR29 investment cases by enabling rigorous optioneering, accurate cost estimates, and clear outcome alignment, helping water companies meet rising regulatory expectations.

• Bridging Global Innovation With UK Regulation: Digital Design In The PR29 Era

  PR29 is a chance for UK water companies to adopt proven global design innovations, using digital tools to strengthen investment cases, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.

• PR29 And The Future Of Water Investment Planning In The UK

  UK water companies must prepare for PR29 now, leveraging digital design, stronger data, and long-term planning to build credible, outcome-driven investment cases.