Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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Q&A

Oh, the places you’ll go: A Q&A with Lela Perkins

With a passion for travel and water, Lela Perkins has traveled the world to bring equitable and sustainable water management solutions to varied and unique communities from Eritrea in East Africa to Ukraine and the Colorado River Basin in the U.S. The common thread that brings us all together is our most basic human need – water.

Installation of the distribution unit of heating and water supply network
Big Questions

Integrating equity into lead service line replacements

Our Global Principal for Drinking Water Quality discusses the importance of equity considerations when planning lead service line replacements and how a step-by-step equity analysis guide can help.

Jennifer Liggett
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Meet our data solutions team: a Q&A with Gregg Kennedy

As the Vice President of the Jacobs Data Solutions Product Suite – Water Platform, Gregg Kennedy is a key part of our team driving strategic, transformational growth across data and cyber solutions . His agile career and global experience have empowered him with the skillset and approaches needed to drive Jacobs forward. We caught up with him to discover more about his background, gain insights into leadership lessons and understand the value of juggling as a skill.

Q&A

Water is life: A Q&A with Rich Nagel

Jacobs Vice President and Client Account Manager Rich Nagel has spent his 35+ year career focused on water challenges in southern California, where he now advises clients on water conservation and reuse solutions. Get to know more about Rich and his passion for water reuse in this Q&A.

aerial of water treatment plant
Big Questions

Confronting climate change with OneWater

Joseph Danyluk, Jacobs OneWater director, reflects on a discussion at the NACWA Winter Conference which addressed how water utilities and the wider industry can confront a changing climate. Touching on recent examples of how Jacobs is helping our clients advance climate response efforts, he shares how collaboration will continue to be critical not only as we manage the impacts of climate change, but also explore how water connects us, and how it affects us all.

aerial of coastline
Big Questions

Introducing new OneWater reflections series

In a new thought leadership series, our global water team shares how we’re developing integrated and collaborative solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges.

Water Treatment Plant at sunset
Big Questions

Managed aquifer recharge for potable reuse

BJ Lechler discusses recent research we conducted for the Water Research Foundation which evaluates the best practices for managed aquifer recharge for potable water reuse – and provides a guide for water utilities interested in adopting the practice.

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    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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