Operations & Maintenance Manuals
Article by: Brian Day, North Dakota State Field Manager Many rural public water systems (PWSs) are likely to face significant challenges in the near future due to an aging workforce within the water industry. According to a research summary by Zippia, the average age of a water operator is approximately 47 years old; however, this average is often higher in rural communities. Additionally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that nearly one-third of the water sector workforce...
