If you manage a small water system, you already know how much of your day can be swallowed by emergencies, paper files, and firefighting. Water system management training is not…
In this practical guide you’ll learn how to move your small utility from paper-based routines to precision, data-driven operations. The original presentation by The Groundwater Guy lays out a…
In the original video, you are introduced to how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can modernize small water infrastructure operations. This guide translates that conversation into a step-by-step implementation…
In this post I summarize and expand on a recent discussion published by The Groundwater Guy about using key performance indicators (KPIs) to transition small water utilities toward data-driven management.…
I'm Tom Ballard — the Groundwater Guy — and in this step-by-step guide you'll learn how to measure, interpret, and act on wire-to-water efficiency so you can make smarter…
This guide is adapted from a video by Tom Ballard (The Groundwater Guy) and is written so operators, managers, and board members of small water utilities can take immediate,…
This practical guide is based on a field study presented by The Groundwater Guy and shows you how to locate prospect water supply wells in Virginia's Blue Ridge using…
Managing water infrastructure in small utilities can often feel like an overwhelming challenge, especially when traditional methods such as paper logs, spreadsheets, or even relying on memory are still…
Water infrastructure is a vital part of the nation’s critical systems, yet it is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Whether you manage a large urban water utility or a…
Managing a small water utility comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to building and maintaining a skilled workforce. Workforce shortages are becoming an increasingly pressing issue across…