2020 Annual Report
Innovation and
Business Services
The Water Authority’s Asset Management team uses innovative technologies like robotic inspection tools within sections of large-diameter pipeline throughout the region to assess pipeline structure and identify where proactive repairs might be needed.
Water Authority Wins National 2019 WaterSense Excellence Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in October 2019 recognized the Water Authority with a WaterSense Excellence Award for advancing water efficiency through its Qualified Water Efficient Landscape program, known as QWEL. The Water Authority received one of 25 WaterSense awards at the national WaterSmart Innovations Conference. It was the second consecutive year the Water Authority achieved the Excellence Award for the QWEL program, which is certified by EPA to significantly increase water management skills and knowledge among landscape professionals. Program curriculum includes 20 hours of classroom and hands-on training on principles of plant care, irrigation system design, maintenance, programming, operations and troubleshooting.
“Partnering with EPA has helped the Water Authority promote water efficiency by training hundreds of landscape professionals each year to adopt best practices. This approach helps to ensure that water-saving measures embraced by homes and businesses can be supported and sustained over the long term.”
Water Authority Board of Directors