In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will discuss about market-driven biosolids management, technology trends and the role of biosolids treatment in the net zero water future. In this session, we will also explore the carbon footprint of biosolids management and strategies for reducing emissions, discuss the opportunity for biosolids to be a valuable source of nutrients and energy, and how these resources can be recovered and utilized sustainably.

In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will discuss the applicability of MABR, benefits and lessons from Ejby Mølle Water Resource Recovery Facility, Denmark, and Elmira Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canada, as well as key considerations when incorporating MABR as part of upgrading and expansion plans.

In this “In the kNOW” webinar Dr. Rajat Chakraborti focuses on the risks associated with microplastics pollution in the surface water and the environment, Dr. Sanjay Mohanty provides an overview of processes affecting the transport and removal of PFAS and microplastics in bioinfiltration systems and highlights how their design can be modified to improve their removal. Todd Williams then discusses PFAS regulation development and technology options for removal in biosolids.

This “In the kNOW” webinar covers another important element of the climate crisis – major floods. This webinar features two major flood programs: the Environment Agency’s Oxford-Cambridge Arc Flood Risk Investment Study (OxCam) in the UK and the California Central Valley Flood Program (CVFPP).

This “In the kNOW” webinar provides an overview of traditional leak management approaches and discuss how innovative water utilities in the US and UK are now using next generation digital solutions to more effectively solve the problem.

This “In the kNOW” webinar explores what water utilities in the Colorado River and Great Salt Lake basins are facing, including severe drought and new opportunities to collaborate - applying lessons learned that are relevant across the U.S. Additionally, we highlight how one wastewater utility created an innovative nutrient management solution to preserve the resilience of the Great Salt Lake in the midst of all-time low lake levels.

This “In the kNOW” webinar examines hydrogen from the perspective of the water sector as a potential producer and user of hydrogen. We identify pathways for hydrogen production at Water Resource Recovery Facilities, highlighting synergies and trade-offs with day-to-day treatment, and exploring hydrogen’s possible contribution to the water sector’s Net Zero carbon emissions targets.

This “In the kNOW” webinar provides a high-level overview of the key aspects of the LCRR revisions and tools for compliance including examples of specific State requirements and information on available funding through the BIL. The LCRR adds more complexity, logistical challenges, and data management considerations and can have significant impacts on the 60,000 public water systems required to comply with the rule.

In this “In the kNOW” webinar, we will describe the primary programs that will be used to distribute the Federal stimulus dollars to water sector projects; how to access those funds; and the key attributes of projects that are successful in securing Federal funding support. We will also share the benefits you can achieve by taking advantage of these new programs, along with information about important previously existing Federal funding sources, such as the low-interest loans with flexible financing provided through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, now in its fifth year. You will hear insights and successful case examples from Jacobs staff who have helped clients secure Federal and State financing for billions of dollars in water infrastructure capital projects, and from one of the senior underwriters in EPA’s WIFIA loan program.

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act contains $55 billion in infrastructure spending spread over five years for water, wastewater and stormwater funding programs. Owners need to move quickly in order to secure these funds. One way to do that is to consider alternatives to the traditional design-bid-build delivery approach. This “In the kNOW” webinar will describe the range of collaborative delivery models available and highlight how each can reduce project timelines and improve project outcomes. Collaborative delivery is the fastest growing form of project delivery in the water industry – for a reason. These approaches take various forms, but each involve close collaboration among all stakeholders—owners, designers, constructors, operators, technology providers, and equipment suppliers—through all stages of a project.

Utilities and municipalities are challenged to go beyond traditional levels of service to deliver solutions that mitigate climate impacts, improve infrastructure and address broader community needs. Due to its cross-cutting benefits as a strategy, communities are increasing prioritization and investments in green infrastructure to manage stormwater objectives while enhancing community health, improving overall infrastructure, and providing opportunities, especially for disadvantaged populations. Additionally, as a nature-based solution, green infrastructure provides a resilient solution set to mitigate and address the impacts of climate change. This webinar will provide motivation and drivers for green infrastructure, case studies and concepts exploring policy and equity for green infrastructure from stormwater parks to healthy streets to a wide variety of community amenities.

Infrastructure projects are becoming more challenging as we address aging infrastructure, capacity issues, climate change, population growth and conflicts with other existing infrastructure. Optimization technology employs sophisticated algorithms, enhanced computation and automation to assist water utilities in finding solutions to these complex infrastructure problems that maximize benefits and minimize costs. In this webinar, we will present examples from Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance, a CSO Long-Term Control Plan and others with our partner Optimatics.