We report on how water systems are planned, funded, built, regulated, and run at a time when aging infrastructure, climate stress, workforce shortages, and regulatory pressure are reshaping the industry faster than most utilities can adapt.
Our audience includes utility directors, operators, engineers, finance leaders, regulators, consultants, and solution providers who need clear, trustworthy information to make real decisions.
What we cover
Water Daily focuses on the issues that shape day-to-day utility operations and long-term strategy:
- Infrastructure & Capital Projects — plant upgrades, regionalization, delivery models, asset management, and construction risk
- Policy & Regulation — federal and state mandates, compliance timelines, and what new rules actually mean for utilities
- Technology & Operations — treatment innovation, monitoring, reuse, automation, and operational resilience
- Finance & Funding — grants, loans, rate strategy, procurement, and cost control
- Workforce & Leadership — staffing shortages, training, succession planning, and institutional knowledge
Our reporting connects high-level policy and funding decisions to the operational realities utilities face in the field.
How we report
Water Daily is built on journalism, not marketing.
We produce original reporting, interviews, and analysis—grounded in real projects, real operators, and real constraints. We prioritize clarity over jargon, context over headlines, and usefulness over volume.
When we cover innovation, we ask whether it works.
When we cover funding, we explain who gets it—and who doesn’t.
When we cover regulation, we focus on implementation, not press releases.
Why it matters
Water and wastewater systems are foundational to public health, economic growth, and environmental protection—but they’re often invisible until something breaks.
Water Daily exists to make the invisible visible: to surface the pressures utilities are under, highlight practical solutions, and give industry professionals the insight they need to plan ahead rather than react.
Who we are
Water Daily is published by Encore360, a media and journalism company focused on highly regulated, infrastructure-driven industries. Our team includes experienced reporters, editors, and industry specialists with deep roots in water, wastewater, and public infrastructure coverage.
Our commitment
- Independent, credible reporting
- Clear, accessible writing for busy professionals
- Respect for the complexity of running water systems
- Coverage that helps readers make better decisions
If you work in water, wastewater, or the industries that support them, Water Daily is built for you.
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At Water Daily, we believe water is the world’s most essential resource. We’re committed to helping businesses and communities manage it more effectively and sustainably. As climate change and urbanization reshape the future of water management, we’re here to ensure you have the insights you need to navigate these challenges and succeed.
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CEO: Jim Gilbride
President: Scott Anthony
Chief Content Officer: Eric Sandy
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Content Producer: Dana Shugrue
Contributing Writers: Douglas J. Guth, Emily Howard, Bridget Cunningham, Andrew Dugan
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