Help! My Supply Chain Is Broken! Water/Wastewater Roundtable

It's one thing to find store shelves empty of toilet paper or your pet's favorite brand of wet food. But 8" DI pipe? Chlorine? Chemical testing reagents? What do water and wastewater systems do when the materials and equipment needed to do the most basic parts of their operations are nowhere to be found? Our panel will review what's happening now and what to expect in the future, plus where to get help.
Some Topics Covered:
The Million Dollar Question: How long will the supply chain shortage last?
What is your biggest supply chain struggle?
Why did this happen?
With ridiculously long lead times, how can I get a generator?
Are clients allowing alternatives to what they normally specify for equipment and parts?
How hard is it to swap out a major component after design?
Is paying a shipping premium worth it?
What are recommendations for bidding and budgeting with supply and pricing volatility?
Panelists:
Dale Miller (Entech Engineering)
Kevin Morley (AWWA)
Steve Allgeier (EPA)
Dean Miller (Miller Environmental)
Troy Dressler (L/B Water)
Originally recorded:
11/18/21