Setting the course for a brighter future

The State of the Industry (SOTI) survey, now in its fourth year, has compiled a wealth of trending data on the water industry. These data-reflecting input from utility representatives, service providers, and other professionals across the United States and Canada-help illuminate the water industry's current and future concerns. The 2007 survey results indicated that the industry workforce and the sustainability of its human resources was a prime concern for many respondents. Although the workforce had already established a profile as a long-term concern, this year the category rose to the fifth spot on the list of near-term critical issues. The water community doesn't lack for challenges. That's why it's important to prioritize issues so that resources can be focused on the most critical areas. By highlighting current and emerging concerns as well as inadequately addressed issues, the SOTI survey helps ensure that water professionals have the tools and strategies they need in order to meet the challenges ahead.