Why Water? When I started my consulting business, people asked me "why water?" They were bewildered by the perception that water is a global problem; they assumed that water utilities are content with how they work today; and they were not certain that smart water technologies actually exist. I can see why some people might be confused with my choice. There has not been federal funding or mandates for water infrastructure upgrades like there was with the electric smart grid in 2009. However, water stresses, water quality and water fights will continue to challenge all regions of the world...including the United States. So in my first blog I will address the question of “why water?” Water Uni