Asset Management for Water – Be a Winner! The public drinking water system is one a town’s most valuable assets, yet most of us know little to nothing about its extent and value, or what it takes to reliably deliver safe, clean, and affordable water. “Asset management” is a system that inventories and tracks the […]
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Cybersecurity – The Time is NOW! Have you ever been spammed, hacked, or had your personal computer crash? Then you know how invasive, aggravating, and time-consuming recovery can be. Imagine your bank, local food store, or public water supply held hostage by malevolent actors seeking ransom, or perhaps only a sick thrill. In an increasingly […]
NHWWA is proud to be a member of the Drinking Water Coalition that sponsors the 4th Grade NH Drinking Water Festival and the state-wide Water Science Fair and Poetry Contest. This year the festival was held virtually and we had great participation in the science fair and poetry contest. Fourth grade students, inspired by their […]
Source Water – Can’t Drink What You Don’t Have This article explains the importance of preserving and protecting the source of your drinking water. Whether a pond, lake, or stream, or that field along the river where your wells are located, drinking water sources must be managed to maintain their long-term integrity. Maintaining and protecting […]
Are Your Water Rates Right for YOU? This article talks about the importance of setting equitable and adequate user rates to fund public drinking water operations and improvements. Clean, safe, and affordable public drinking water underpins economic and public health and benefits our residents, businesses, visitors, hospitals, and schools. As “hidden infrastructure”, water services are […]
What About Water? While 70% of Earth is covered with water, less than one percent is fresh and useable. No more water is being made – we essentially reuse what exists through the Water Cycle, a solar-powered engine that evaporates, transports, and deposits water around the world. Our bodies contain roughly 70% water, and we […]
Employment – Attracting the Best and the Brightest One of public water’s greatest challenges is offering compensation that competes, dollar for dollar, with the private sector. Traditionally, lower hourly municipal pay has been offset by higher job security and benefits such as health care and retirement. With current entry-level wages close to municipal starting pay, […]
Legislation – Make Your Opinion Count! Legislators shape policy that governs much of society, including municipal operations. The following will help you become an effective legislative advocate: · ID the Need. Identify and discuss your need internally as well as with colleagues in surrounding towns. The NH Municipal Association can be very helpful at this and later stages of […]
Who are Water Workers? All good managers and leaders know their colleagues are the most important part of an organization. Whether a sports team, musical group, or crew that keeps clean, safe, and affordable water coming to the tap, human talent and commitment guarantee success Last time, we talked about a generational funding opportunity to repair […]
March Town Meeting Money – Planning for Water Infrastructure Coming NOW – a generational opportunity to repair and upgrade your drinking and wastewater systems! After a 40-year drought in federal funding, New Hampshire is receiving substantial support for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. With proper planning and authorization, your town can bring critical infrastructure up to date […]