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Aqua CEO, Nick DeBenedictis, on CNBC’s Mad Money

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Mad Money host Jim Cramer highlighted the exceptional performance of Aqua America’s (WTR) stock year-to-date. He invited Aqua’s chairman, president & CEO of Aqua America, Nicholas DeBenedictis,  to discuss growth opportunities and investment decisions in the private water sector on … Continue reading

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Council for Electronic Billing and Payment to Meet in February

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The Electronic Payments Association’s Council for Electronic Billing and Payment (CEBP) will hold its semi-annual meeting February 20-21, 2013, at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.  The meeting will feature research on emerging trends, electronic adoption best practices, … Continue reading

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Concord Bans Single-Serving Water Bottles

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As we enter the new year, new laws are going into effect around the country including one interesting – and somewhat controversial – law in Concord, Massachusetts. The small town is the first in the country to ban single-serving plastic … Continue reading

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Election Campaign Season is Perfect Time to Educate Your Member of Congress on the Value of Water

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Members of Congress will soon return to their districts for their re-election campaigns and to reconnect with folks back home. A campaign season offers an excellent opportunity to educate members of Congress on our issues, as they are especially eager to … Continue reading

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The Water/Energy Nexus: Colorado Farmers Compete with Drillers for Water

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From today’s New York Times: A new race for water is rippling through the drought-scorched heartland, pitting farmers against oil and gas interests, driven by new drilling techniques that use powerful streams of water, sand and chemicals to crack the ground … Continue reading

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Webinar on Water Sector Careers for Veterans

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On September 13, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EDT, EPA will host a webinar for water and wastewater operator certification programs and state drinking water and wastewater programs on recruiting and training veterans for careers in the water sector. Topics … Continue reading

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DC Water Promotes Tap Water for Inauguration

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George S. Hawkins, General Manager of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, has written a letter to Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, asking the Chairman and his Committee to revisit the decision … Continue reading

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Improving the Brand Image of a Local Water Utility

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The Washington City Paper, a weekly publication that highlights local politics and events in the greater D.C. region, recently wrote a cover article about how the local water utility is working with area restaurants, brewers, and bakers to raise the … Continue reading

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Paradox of value: What value do you place on the reliable delivery of clean and safe drinking water?

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There is no denying that water is a life sustaining commodity—it is the foundation of life and a basic need.  Water is needed in every aspect of daily life, from drinking to cooking, and directly affects every aspect of the … Continue reading

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EPA Seeks Workshop Participants on Water and the U.S. Economy

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Water is vital to a productive and growing economy in the United States, and directly affects the production of many goods and services. On behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) is seeking … Continue reading

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