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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! Anuja Bali (India), Queenie Cunanan (Philippines), Hermes Manirambona (Burundi) NEWS WORTH SHARING: Learn how digital tools and citizen science is being used to explore king tides. WHO TO KNOW: The Water Tower extends Greetings and Invitation to Shape First Intl. Cyber-Secure Water Conference. DCS-WATER'24 will be hosted at The Water Tower on April 23-24, 2024 in partnership with iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security and Singapore University of Technology and Design. TECH TALK: Here’s a throwback Tech Talk from 2020, where Mary Conley Eggert interviews Greg Stromberg, founder of Canned Water 4 Kids on how students can become entrepreneurs while helping the environment. GLOBAL WATER STRATEGY: Learn how USAID's 2022-2027 Global Water Strategy plans to mobilize $1B to support 22 million people with new or improved access to water and/or sanitation. TIPS AND TOOLS YOU CAN USE: Can Active Green Aging help you live longer? In his three-part series in Forbes, John F. Wasik of Lake County, Illinois looks at "active green aging," where retired individuals engage in environmental initiatives, and reap positive emotional and physical benefits. FUN WITH WATER: Water’s unique structure, as shown by each unique and beautiful snowflake, helps us to reflect on a bigger picture, and all God is doing in our world. TIDINGS OF COMFORT AND JOY: Dan Lily, God, and the Toilet Seat - On his way to Cuba, the night before in bed, he said; "Lord, I have room in my suitcase, What should I bring?" The answer "A toilet seat.” Listen in, to hear the whole story. A WATER COMMUNITY: Water has been described as a "wicked problem" because of its complexity. But, GWW members are seeing resuls when water pros come together. Use this holiday season to invite water pros you know to join in. Here's a sample note you can send: Happy Holidays, FILL IN FIRST NAME! 🎄🌟 and thank you for creating a brighter water future! ... Your work would be valued by those I know in the GlobalWaterWorks community. It takes just a minute to join, and here’s a quick tour. #WATERTECH SHOWCASE: We’ve added a YouTube playlist to the WaterTech showcase to help all see the power of the technologies and organizations that are transforming the way our world manages water. Whether you need to diversify water resources, digitize, test, treat or renew, you’ll find technologies and GlobalWaterWorks partner organizations able to help. Just scroll through the list of gamechanger technologies in the #WaterTech Showcase and Youtube Playlist SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: PRAISE AND PRAYER – January 2 PRAISE AND PRAYER – January 16 CLEANTECH FORUM NORTH AMERICA – January 22 - 24 FLORIDA GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE – January 23 – 24 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 – 14 WORLD WATER TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT – February 20 – 21 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1 ILLINOIS LAKES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – March 4 – 6 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE – March 4 – 7 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13 FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE – April 2 – 6 COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND STORMWATER CONFERENCE – April 9 - 12 WISCONSIN WATER WEEK – April 10 – 16 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 THE WASTEWATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 DESIGN-BUILD CONFERENCE FOR WATER/WASTEWATER – April 15 – 17 THE WATER TOWER DEMO DAY – April 18 EARTH DAY – April 22 CONFERENEC ON DESIGN OF CYBER-SECURE WATER PLANTS – April 23 – 24 INNOVATIONS IN TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2024 – May 21 – 24 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 – 19 SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2024 – June 18 - 22 RESIDUALS AND BIOSOLIDS CONFERENCE – June 18 – 21 ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks:  Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Posted Tue, December 19 Donna Kaluzniak Host · Utility Professional B2B writer for the water industry--web content, white papers, case studies, newsletters, blogs, presentations.

Members demonstrated generosity, ingenuity, and creativity this week. They did so by giving computers to empower those working in remote parts of the globe; looking beyond the obvious to see the healing power of water; and using the arts and internships to engage youth. Thanks for your support of Global Water Works and members like the Association for Humanitarian Development (this week's Tech Talk). Your gift of any size is valued and can go direct or through GWW! DONATE TODAY WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! James Bland (Illinois), Janice Aull (Illinois), Caroline Fernandes (Georgia), Sahr John Koroma (West Africa), Epere Paschal Innocent (Nigeria) NEWS WORTH SHARING: Learn about the state of the world’s drinking water. TO KNOW: Meet Dan Lilly and Tom Gottfreid, the computer donors responsible for the happy faces on these programmers at Kenya WEMA Childrens Center.   Alan Phelps led the Engineers without Borders team, who are on site, installing bathrooms, a well, and a transport system. THIS WEEK’S POLL What is your favorite winter lake activity? Ice skating – 16% Ice fishing – 0% Sledding on the frozen lake – 0% Enjoying the scenic art that the ice on the lake creates – 66% Other, please comment – 16% Comments included cross-country skiing over the frozen lake, hiking the frozen hills and lakes of Colorado, and enjoying the scenic art if we had frozen lakes in Florida. TECH TALK: Khurshid Bhatti, CEO of the Association for Humanitarian Development how the NADI Filter has already provided over 30,000 people with clean drinking water, with a goal to reach one million people. SMALL WORLD: Travis Loop's featured guest on WaterLoop this week was Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Borders. He delivered the computers donated by Dan Lilly and Gottfried, to the WEMA, Kenya, Children's Centre. It's a reminder that everyone has a role to play in addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene across the globe. TIPS AND TOOLS YOU CAN USE: The healthiest water remains elusive despite its origin in springs. Dr. Beverly Rubik, a renowned biophysicist, explains how ionized water benefits the health of people and plants. ENGAGE YOUTH for a Brighter Holiday and More Sustainable Water Future: The water industry plays a pivotal role in sustaining life and promoting environmental health. We face many challenges and need innovative and leaders in the water sector. If you're passionate about meaningful work and ensuring a sustainable future, consider diving into the water industry as the next generation of leaders. FUN WITH WATER: As you consider long shopping lines and holiday travel, you may want to some fun and helpful resources the WaterMission has compiled for use in Sunday School lessons or holiday down time. #WATERTECH SHOWCASE: Have a water challenge? Chances are there is a solution available in the Global Water Works technology database to help address it. Search or browse the database, and see case studies and video demonstrations of technology. SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 19 PRAISE AND PRAYER – January 2 FLORIDA GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE – January 23 – 24 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 – 14 WORLD WATER TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT – February 20 – 21 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1, 2024 ILLINOIS LAKES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – March 4 – 6 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE – March 4 – 7 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13, 2024 FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE – April 2 – 6 WISCONSIN WATER WEEK – April 10 – 16 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 THE WASTEWATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 DESIGN-BUILD CONFERENCE FOR WATER/WASTEWATER – April 15 – 17 THE WATER TOWER DEMO DAY – April 18 EARTH DAY – April 22 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 - 19 https://connect.globalwaterworks.org/spaces/9305600/feed EXPLORING GLOBAL WATER WORKS: Whether you're looking for a project, technology or best practices, you should be able to expand your network and your knowledge through the search, news feed or member locator. ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks:  Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Updated Yesterday, December 11 Donna Kaluzniak Host Utility Professional B2B writer for the water industry--web content, white papers, case studies, newsletters, blogs, presentations. Following Chat Be the first to cheer this Frank Slovenec💧

Imagine being part of something truly life-changing. Picture a world where every drop of water is valued, and the ripple effect of clean, fresh water reaches far beyond its source. At Global Water Works, our foundation is based on timeless, Biblical principles, but our mission is all about the future—a future where you play a crucial role. Join hands with over 2700 water professionals and partners, where your donation goes directly to delivering clean water. A staggering 92% of your support ensures this life-sustaining resource reaches those in need. 2023 Highlights The impact of active members has been immense, In 2023, local water challenges were met head-on, thanks to our community's collective efforts, providing 10 schools and an orphanage with fresh water, and convening stakeholders of 3 separate lakes and river organizations. We also wrote our first in a series children's book. "God's Plan for Water is Us! But this was just the beginning. Each solution, each success, is set to expand in 2024, reaching further and touching more lives.​ ​ Rainwater Harvesting addresses Busia, Kenya, water challenges: Jacob Khabenga writes: "Our village has access to clean drinking water, thanks to the efforts of the Global Water Works team. (Members of GWW provided counsel, design and funding for the village orphanage school.) We are harvesting the rain, storing the water and distributing it during the times of drought. Jacob is now sharing water with neighboring villages. We are planning to increase the capacity of the RainWater Harvesting System 4X to 180,000 liters of sto rage up from 40,000 RainReach provides water education and resilience for India's schools. Supported by the of Water Action Forum's professional volunteers, these school programs are tailored to water-scarce Indian schools and the next generation of water stewards. Students learn valuable stewardship skills while helping to design and monitor rainwater harvesting systems. 300 Schools have registered for the training. Over 30,000 students will be impacted. In 2023 we reached 10 schools plan for 2024 is 50 schools. And Reaching into Africa. Solutions span the water cycle - from rainwater harvesting to emergency water and lake restoration . The online platform supports multi-stakeholder water projects, allowing for 24x7 collaboration, file sharing, scheduling, recruitment and even polls within your group. COMING IN 2024: God's Plan for Water is Us!  Co-Authors Violet Nash (10 yrs old) and Frank Slovenec joined forces with illustrator Mallory Chaput to write and illustrate "God's Plan for Water is Us!" The book is through its first printing. It is being reviewed by influencers. A contribution of any size will help cover the $12,000 publishing and PR campaign to place this book in programs for 3rd to 5th grade students in Sunday Schools. Have a water challenge? Tap your peers for ideas by posing a question or poll in the community. OR, create a focused group to keep local stakeholders apprised and engaged on your next water project! At Global Water Works, Groups are the Heart of Communications, Helping YOU Get More Done Faster! Each Group is organized around a topic or a local issue. The groups work like Web sites, but offer so much more: group calendars, file-sharing, discussion forums, member directories and recruitment tools all in one place. Everyone is able to contribute, and everyone can stay connected without having to track down a phone number or email! Plus, you get: Live Streaming for in-group meetings without having to exit to Zoom or Teams. Access to the Global Water Works knowledge base and member directory A means to feature your most important info and your thought leaders Each Group is organized around a topic or a local issue. The groups work like Web sites, but offer so much more: calendars, file-sharing, discussion forums, member directories and recruitment tools all in one place. Everyone is able to contribute, and everyone can stay connected without having to track down a phone number or email! Plus, you get: Live Streaming for in-group meetings without having to exit to Zoom or Teams. Access to the Global Water Works knowledge base and member directory A means to feature your most important info and your thought leaders Examples of Groups in Action: ​Next Gen Water Opportunities includes hands-on projects, training tools, details on water occupations and scholarship opportunities for children to young adults. ​Marketing in the Water Sector offers event, PR and marketing plans and strategies to support your engaging those in the water sector. Come here to create a customer journey or find international holidays you can use to support engagement. ​The Water Tower is housed at one of the nation's top-ranked utilities, and is a global innovation leader. This group engages water and wastewater operators who want to see the latest tech, earn CE credits or network with innovation leaders across the sector. ​Prayer for Water Group - "Global Water Works" is our name as well as our prayer. God is answering this prayer daily through people like YOU! Let us know your prayer requests or join us for our 11 am ET prayer meetings every other Tuesday. ​Lake Life: Prevent and Remediate HABs. Experts, case studies and guidance docs reveal a way forward for lakes - out of the muck and algae - to support healthy citizens and environments. ​Lake County Lake Lovers is connecting 100+ lake experts, enthusiasts and students to support 170+ lakes across Lake County, Illinois. Check out this year's brochure and mark your calendar for the Third Thursday briefings! ​Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water is a committed team - spanning Georgia and South Carolina. Believe it or not, Lake Hartwell's shoreline - 951 miles - approximates California's shoreline due to its fingered structure. ​ 2024 Vision It's not just about donations; it's about you being the heartbeat of change - fueling a group or project - and replacing fear with facts and faith. You may be interested in equipping schools with rainwater, or guiding your local lake enthusiasts or Sunday School to see God's hand in renewing our water. Your time, talent or treasure are key to our providing hope and impact. Let's create a world where JOY and water flow freely... Step into this transformative journey with us. Your involvement could mean the difference between a community parched for hope and one flourishing with the gift of clean, fresh water.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! JoAnn Stone (Georgia), Jerry Croft (Illinois), Stuart Rudick (Hawaii), Richard Flynn (Ireland), Valerie Jenkinson (Canada), Timothy Gavigan (California), Thomas Flynn (Africa), Anita Borade (India), Senthil Kumar (India), Dan Campbell (Virginia) NEWS WORTH SHARING: Enjoy this fascinating interview with Dr. Aqua – an AI-generated water management expert. TO KNOW: Dan Lilly has made a hobby out of serving others, providing refurbished computers and soccer balls to NGOs across the globe. Hear how a journey to Cuba sparked his mission to serve others! Many thanks, Dan, for the 3 computers that were just contributed to the WEMA Children’s Center in Kenya! THIS WEEK’S POLL What do you think the role of AI should be in water? For optimizing water usage resources, creating the most efficient allocations of clean water – 25% AI is vital for developing early warning systems to detect and respond to water-related issues promptly – 25% Significantly improving water treatment processes – 12% AI can play a crucial role in analyzing data to effectively predict and manage water availability and quality – 12% Other, please comment – 12% Comments noted that AI will be important for all these items. They also noted that intense training and cybersecurity will be critical. TALK: Israel’s Water Innovators sparked the creation of Global Water Works in 2016. We are keeping all in the Middle East in our prayers as the war continues, and we invite you to explore Israel’s proven water innovators through the 2016 preview, and recap of the Israel California Water Conference. INNOVATION AND INTELLIGENT DESIGN: Constructed (and natural) wetlands provide an way to treat wastewater and stormwater while providing nature preserves that the public can visit. WONDER OF WATER: More than 35 professionals, students and teachers joined the celebration of 2023 RainReach for Schools, which provided clean water to 3000+ students at 10 Schools and one orphanage in 2023. The physical water solution was accompanied by stewardship education. The enthusiasm was evident from those impacted plus those who played a part in delivering the comprehensive solution. Join hands with the RainReach team by giving of your time, talents or treasure, as we plan to serve 50 schools in 2024. FUN WITH WATER happens when we work together, as the Loon Lake Management Association shows through their combined success, uniting and educating their 13 associations and tackling the invasive weed problem. #WATERTECH SHOWCASE: Two members of GlobalWaterWorks' WaterTech Showcase - Glanris and Epic Cleantec - were featured in CNN's latest installment of "Going Green!" MEET GWW PARTNERS AT THESE EVENTS: OFF-GRID CONFERENCE: Off-Grid Tech Day is December 6. Off-Grid Conference is December 7 – 8. The two-day event OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC) is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector. SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: SPECIALIZED CONFERENCE ON WATER/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT – December 3 – 8 PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 5 WATEC PORTUGAL – December 5 – 7 NORTH AMERICAN WATER LOSS CONFERENCE – December 5 - 7 OFF-GRID EXPO & CONFERENCE 2023 – December 6 – 8 PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 19 FLORIDA GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE – January 23 – 24 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 – 14 WORLD WATER TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT – February 20 – 21 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1, 2024 ILLINOIS LAKES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – March 4 – 6 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE – March 4 – 7 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13, 2024 FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE – April 2 – 6 WISCONSIN WATER WEEK – April 10 – 16 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 DESIGN-BUILD CONFERENCE FOR WATER/WASTEWATER – April 15 – 17 THE WATER TOWER DEMO DAY – April 18 EARTH DAY – April 22 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 - 19 EXPLORING GLOBAL WATER WORKS: Whether you're looking for a project, technology or best practices, you should be able to expand your network and your knowledge through the simple search, news feed or member locator. ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks: Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Updated Today, December Donna Kaluzniak Host · Utility Professional B2B writer for the water industry--web content, white papers, case studies, newsletters, blogs, presentations. Following Chat

Introduction: Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet a distressing number people around the world continue to grapple with the harsh reality of water scarcity. One critical aspect of this crisis is the financial barrier that prevents many from securing a basic necessity of life. In this article, we will explore the challenges faced by those in need of clean water who lack the financial resources required to ensure a safe and sustainable water supply. The Global Water Crisis: A Complex Challenge: The global water crisis is a multifaceted challenge, exacerbated by factors such as population growth, lack of awareness and inadequate infrastructure. While these issues contribute significantly to the problem, financial constraints stand out as a pervasive obstacle faced by individuals and communities struggling to access clean water. Financial Barriers to Clean Water: Infrastructure Costs: The establishment and maintenance of water infrastructure, including wells, pipelines, and treatment facilities, demand substantial financial investments. Many impoverished communities lack the funds to initiate such projects, leaving residents dependent on unreliable and often contaminated water sources. Operational Costs: Even when water infrastructure is in place, ongoing operational costs, such as maintenance, water treatment, and distribution, can be financially burdensome. Communities without adequate financial resources find it challenging to sustain these vital services, leading to a decline in water quality over time. Affordability of Technology: Advanced water purification technologies can significantly improve water quality, but they often come with a high price tag. Low-income individuals and communities struggle to afford these technologies, perpetuating their reliance on unsafe water sources. Impact on Vulnerable Populations: The financial barriers to clean water disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including the impoverished, marginalized communities, and those living in rural areas. Lack of access to clean water perpetuates a cycle of poverty, as individuals spend valuable time and resources on water-related illnesses and struggles instead of pursuing education or economic opportunities. The Role of Nonprofit Organizations and Activism: Nonprofit organizations and activists play a crucial role in addressing the financial barriers to clean water. By raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and implementing sustainable water projects, these entities strive to empower communities and break the cycle of water-related poverty. Global Water Works model of connecting a community of 2,700+ members, an extensive Water Tech Showcase and proven best practices is a low cost high value clean water delivery model. Click the logo to donate. Conclusion: The global community must recognize the severity of the financial barriers preventing access to clean water for millions of people. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach involving governments, NGOs, and the private sector. By prioritizing financial accessibility, we can move closer to a world where every individual, regardless of financial standing, has the basic human right to clean and safe water. It's not just an environmental imperative but a moral obligation that demands urgent attention and collective action. Atlanta, GA·Updated Yesterday, November 28 Frank Slovenec💧 Host · Technology Organization As a connector, I love what community, communications and technology has done and will continue to do to improve the availability of quality water.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! Alicia Dodd (Illinois), Eric Trerotola (Texas), Mary M Lomas (Illinois) THIS GIVING TUESDAY, we invite you to multiply your impact by giving to volunteer-led initiatives, organized by Global Water Works members. We're supporting the World of Water Team harvesting rainwater in schools, expanding Lake County Lake Lovers and educating the next generation. Global Water Works connects water experts, businesses, and technologies to provide solutions for water issues around the world. YOUR GIFTS HELP US GROW NEWS WORTH SHARING: Abandoned artesian wells can waste millions of gallons of water. Here’s how a well-plugging program can reduce the loss. WHO TO KNOW: The All-Important Next Generation of Water Leaders! As the world faces challenges related to quality water scarcity and pollution, the need for skilled and visionary leaders in the water sector has never been more critical. Recruiting the next generation of leaders into water careers is essential for ensuring sustainable water management and addressing the complex issues that lie ahead. THIS WEEK’S POLL Which of the following would be most effective in attracting the Next Generation of leaders to the water industry? Educational program in schools focused on water science and conservation – 37% Engaging social media campaigns promoting the importance of water conservation – 0% Interactive community and virtual events showcasing water related innovation and technology – 0% Collaborative projects between businesses and schools to address local water challenges – 25% Other, please comment – 37% This week’s poll generated a lot of discussion. Most felt that all these items were important, but also that existing water professionals need to be active in mentoring the next generation of talent. Also, existing leadership needs to step up with existing and new technologies. And adding water industry vocational content in schools, including water issues on social media, in businesses and the community would help to attract the next generation as well. INNOVATION AND INTELLIGENT DESIGN: PUB - The Story of NEWater - Ensuring water security in the face of climate change is a key challenge for Singapore, one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Singapore's Public Utility Board (PUB) recycles NEWater – a major breakthrough that allowed Singapore to close the water loop THE WONDER OF WATER: Water’s intelligent design provides the unique properties that it essential for life, as explored in Michael Denton’s book and video, The Wonder of Water. TIPS AND TOOLS YOU CAN USE: Your Future is Brighter When You Plan – Whether you’re a business professional, a technology innovator, or marketer it pays to have a clear vision and a plan Here are some tools you can use. ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS: Instead of bagging up your raked leaves to send to the landfill, use them as mulch. Not only will this help conserve water by retaining moisture, it helps to control weeds and boost nutrients for plants. #WATERTECH SHOWCASE: Have a water challenge? Chances are there is a solution available in the Global Water Works technology database to help address it. Search or browse the database, and see case studies and video demonstrations of technology. MEET GWW PARTNERS AT THESE EVENTS: OFF-GRID CONFERENCE: Off-Grid Tech Day is December 6. Off-Grid Conference is December 7 – 8. The two-day event OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC) is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector. RAINREACH: The 2023 Reflections and 2024 Vision is Friday, December 1. SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: FLORIDA SECTION AWWA FALL CONFERENCE – November 26 – 29 IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK – November 27 – December 1 CALIFORNIA BIORESOURCES ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM 2023 – November 28 – 29 RAINREACH 2023 REFLECTIONS AND 2024 VISION – December 1 SPECIALIZED CONFERENCE ON WATER/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT – December 3 – 8 PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 5 WATEC PORTUGAL – December 5 – 7 NORTH AMERICAN WATER LOSS CONFERENCE – December 5 - 7 OFF-GRID EXPO & CONFERENCE 2023 – December 6 – 8 PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 19 FLORIDA GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE – January 23 – 24 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 – 14 WORLD WATER TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT – February 20 – 21 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1, 2024 ILLINOIS LAKES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – March 4 - 6 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13, 2024 FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE – April 2 – 6 WISCONSIN WATER WEEK – April 10 – 16 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 THE WATER TOWER DEMO DAY – April 18 EARTH DAY – April 22 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 - 19 EXPLORING GLOBAL WATER WORKS: Whether you're looking for a project, technology or best practices, you should be able to expand your network and your knowledge through the simple search, news feed or member locator. ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks: Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Posted Yesterday, November 27 Donna Kaluzniak Host · Utility Professional B2B writer for the water industry--web content, white papers, case st

If you have never prayed with an African. It would be a great stirring, heaven moving experience. I have found through time spent in Malawi Africa and with Africans from a number of African Countries. These Saints know how to storm the gates of heaven. I have found this to be true because these African Saints have experienced first hand the need for total dependance on Jesus! This creates a dependency on the Lord which God loves to fill. The Warfare Prayers this morning moved Heaven as Daniel's Warfare Prayer moved heaven. Next Prayer Meeting December 5, 2023 11AM EST on Https://www.tinyurl.com/Frank-Slovenec-meeting Hope to see you there!! Atlanta, GA·Posted Today, November 21 Frank Slovenec💧 Host · Technology Organization As a connector, I love what community, communications and technology has done and will continue to do to improve the availability of quality water.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! Mimmi Gibson (Sweden), Stacey Pyne (Illinois), Monroe Weber-Shirk (New York), Emily Lima (Illinois), Bp Agrawal (Virginia), Abel Luiz (Portugal), AJ Campbell (New York), Janshi Gajendiran (India), Nels Leutwiler (Illinois), John Sonnenberg (Illinois), Sunil Kumar (India), Howard Lang (Illinois), David Flynn (Egypt) HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In the spirit of the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday, we extend our thanks to all of the water workers, who labor through storms, holidays and pandemics to ensure water works. Please help minimize pipe blockages by placing Fats, Oils and Grease in the garbage rather than down the drain. And, if you've been blessed with abundant food and fresh water, we hope you will consider a donation to sustain Global Water Works. Our nonprofit, online platform is open to all because of the generosity of volunteers and donors, and we thank you in advance for your support! YOUR GIFT HELPS US GROW NEWS WORTH SHARING: November 19 was World Toilet Day—It’s more important than you may think. WHO TO KNOW: Travis Loop and his WaterLoop podcast is the 2023 U.S. Water Prize in the of Outstanding One Water Communication. Congrats, Travis! And congrats to all the winners in the 7 other categories: 2023 US Water Prize Winners Honored at One Water Summit - US Water Alliance. THIS WEEK’S POLL While most respondents said educational opportunities were the most valuable aspect of the Global Water Works community, others also appreciated the networking opportunities and access to documents, white papers, and experts. Comments noted that all the items are valuable. What aspect of the Global Water Works community do you find most valuable? Networking opportunities – 28% Educational resources – 42% Groups – 0% Access to documents, white papers and experts – 14% Other, please comment – 14% WONDER OF WATER: Neighbors, water chemists, environmental scientists, business , trainers, a nurse, one government representative and a fundraiser came together to review the 2024 Lake Lover plans, and contribute their interests and desired outcomes for the new year. TECH TALK: The founder of Global Water Works, Mary Conley Eggert, has a conversation with Tom Koulentes the principal of Libertyville, High School. Tom designed an aquaponics for his home to support the family's pet tortoise, and tells how it supported not only the tortoise but a family of five. YOU CAN USE: Rick Bacon, CEO Aqua Metrology Systems, Talks with World of Water Action Forum, India Group on removing Arsenic from Water. FUN WITH WATER: Making a positive difference in the world is fun. Here are 10 ways to help lakes at home. WATERTECH SHOWCASE: Have a water ? Chances are there is a solution available in the Global Water Works technology database to help address it. Search or browse the database, and see case studies and video demonstrations of technology. NEAR-TERM EVENTS: OFF-GRID CONFERENCE: Off-Grid Tech Day is December 6. Off-Grid Conference is December 7 – 8. The two-day event OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC) is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector. RAINREACH: The 2023 Reflections 2024 Vision is Friday, December 1. Join us for a celebration and vision session. Hari Haran Chandra, Raj Rajaram and other RainReach contributors will discuss how the program is now touching the lives of 3400 children over 7 Bangalore City Schools. The team takes one school at a time… Installs Net Zero Water solutions. Engaging the youth, and building an equation for them with water - to create resilience. SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: FLORIDA SECTION AWWA FALL CONFERENCE – November 26 – 29 IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK – November 27 – December 1 CALIFORNIA BIORESOURCES ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM 2023 – November 28 – 29 SPECIALIZED CONFERENCE ON WATER/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT – December 3 – 8 WATEC PORTUGAL – December 5 – 7 NORTH AMERICAN WATER LOSS CONFERENCE – December 5 - 7 OFF-GRID EXPO & CONFERENCE 2023 – December 6 – 8 FLORIDA GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE – January 23 – 24 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 – 14 WORLD WATER TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT – February 20 – 21 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1, 2024 ILLINOIS LAKES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – March 4 - 6 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13, 2024 FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE – April 2 – 6 WISCONSIN WATER WEEK – April 10 – 16 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 EARTH DAY – April 22 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 - 19 ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks: Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Updated Yesterday, November 20 Donna Kaluzniak Host · Utility Professional B2B writer for the water industry--web content, white papers, case studies, newsletters, blogs, presentations. Following Chat Be the first to cheer this Stuart Shapiro Chat

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! Mohamed Ghaib (Algeria), Ricardo Gil (Spain), Pat Smarto (Illinois), Yitzy Rosenberg (Ohio), Suzan Mayworm (Illinois) NEWS WORTH SHARING: Even a high school student can make a difference to people who lack access to clean drinking water. WHO TO KNOW: A humble glass of water out of the kitchen faucet — nothing special there, ? Nothing like, oh, a glass of fine wine, to be admired and savored. Think again! Meet Dr. Marcos Eberlin, author of Foresight How the Chemistry of Life Reveals Planning and Purpose. Learn why he describes water as a supernatural liquid. THIS WEEK’S POLL All of our respondents were aware of the health of their watershed. Some were signed up for updates from watershed agencies, with comments noting that some of the data is inaccurate, false, or delayed. How aware are you of your watershed health? Very aware, I regularly check on it – 80% Not at all – 0% Somewhat aware – 20% It takes care of itself – 0% Other, please comment – 0% THE WONDER OF WATER: Water is the lifeblood of our planet, sustaining ecosystems, nourishing our bodies, and driving industries. Yet, the value of this precious resource often unrecognized, and its management is often taken for granted. To ensure a thriving future, we must cultivate water education and awareness. TOOLS YOU CAN USE: Do you ever wonder how your local waterway is doing? EPA has a special app that details the condition of our nation’s waterways. Sadly, 40% of our nation’s are impaired. FUN WITH WATER: We can make it fun for kids in school to learn water, wastewater and biosolids with a 3-D enviroscape and some trained professionals. #WATERTECH SHOWCASE: Challenges are part of the water industry, but solutions are at the GWW’s Watertech Showcase, a technology database complete with case studies and video demonstrations. NEAR-TERM EVENTS: BLUE TECH WEEK takes place Nov. 14-18 in person in San Diego.This is a not-to-be- , 5-day networking and knowledge-sharing conference on Oceans and Maritime policy. Blue Tech Week attracts international experts to discuss recent research, technologies and brainstorm next steps in roundtables. READY OR NOT – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS HERE. November 14 – 1:00 EST - Artificial intelligence and machine learning are playing a growing role in creating a , resilient water future. Experts will provide an overview of AI and ML in the water community, and analyze how utilities can leverage these technologies to meet their current and long-term water needs. LAKE COUNTY LAKE LOVERS – PLANNING FOR 2024 - Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 CST - 2024 Lake County Lake Lovers Plan - Proposed Agenda NOTE: This meeting will take place via Zoom at 7 pm, and you can click that to join the video. SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: BLUE TECH WEEK – November 13 - 17 ONE WATER SUMMIT 2023 – November 14 – 16 WE3 SUMMIT: GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO REIMAGINE ENERGY & WATER – November 14 – 16 RATE SETTING ESSENTIALS – November 15 - 17 FLORIDA SECTION AWWA FALL CONFERENCE – November 26 – 29 IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK – November 27 – December 1 CALIFORNIA BIORESOURCES ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM 2023 – November 28 – 29 SPECIALIZED CONFERENCE ON WATER/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT – December 3 – 8 WATEC PORTUGAL – December 5 – 7 NORTH AMERICAN WATER LOSS CONFERENCE – December 5 - 7 OFF-GRID EXPO & CONFERENCE 2023 – December 6 – 8 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 - 14 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1, 2024 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13, 2024 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 - 19 ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks: Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Updated Mon, November 13 Donna Kaluzniak Host · Utility Professional B2B writer for the water industry--web content, white papers, case studies, newsletters, blogs, presentations. Following Chat Be the first to cheer this Share your thoughts...