Program Will Showcase Emergency Sewer & Water Repairs at City Summit
The National League of Cities City Summit will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, and the NLC […]
Read moreNow is the Time to Think About Frozen Pipes
Summer is ending – time to think about frozen pipes. As the weather begins to cool and we enjoy all those pleasures that come with fall, don’t forget that homeowners […]
Read moreTake Over Your Block: An Interview With Better Block Foundation
The latest NLC housing report addresses the importance of neighborhood revitalization. Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, interviewed Krista Nightengale, Managing Director of Better Block Foundation, about the great work they […]
Read moreVulnerable Populations Important for Fair Housing Policy
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, addresses the importance of fair housing policy and practice to vulnerable populations. “Fair housing practices help people […]
Read moreAging Infrastructure Leads to Lost Money and Public Health Concerns
It is no secret that our country’s aging infrastructure is worsening, and that there is no one guiding agency or overall plan to address myriad issues from crumbling water pipes […]
Read moreRebuilding Sewage and Water Infrastructure Is Urgently Needed Publicly and Privately
That our national sewage and water infrastructure is in dire shape is no surprise to anyone – nearly ten years ago, the New York Times wrote an article warning of the […]
Read moreOlder Homes Are Prone To Plumbing Problems
Old homes have unique charms, but they also may be hiding plumbing problems in their walls and floorboards. Older homes can have a host of problems with the plumbing that […]
Read moreImagine A Day Without Water
It was 11 p.m. Sept. 14, and the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority had a problem, one that could be described as either as small as a 48-inch raw water […]
Read moreThree Things Local Officials Should Know About Water Infrastructure
Today, local officials face a problem decades in the making: aging water infrastructure systems and the costs of repair and replacement. Much of the country’s one million miles of water lines are […]
Read moreAmerica’s Water Infrastructure Crisis: The Six Pillar Solution
Earlier this year, we introduced the idea of Six Pillars that must be addressed to reverse the dire state of America’s water infrastructure. The solution lies in leadership and a […]
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