Investment in water research and workforce development remains important to strengthening the technical capacity of utilities and infrastructure providers. STV continued its partnership with The Water Tower by sponsoring and participating in the organization's seventh annual Watering Hole Golf Tournament at Bear's Best Atlanta in Suwanee, Georgia.
Held in support of water-sector research, education and professional development initiatives, the event brought together industry participants, clients and STV employees. STV team members also volunteered during the tournament.
STV's involvement with The Water Tower extends beyond its annual fundraising activities. The engineering and professional services firm has served as a sustaining partner since 2024, contributing technical knowledge and industry expertise to initiatives involving water treatment technologies, workforce development and utility resilience.
Chris Haney, PE, president of STV's water team, also serves on The Water Tower Institute Board of Directors and Research Advisory Committee.
Through these roles, STV contributes to discussions and activities supporting applied research, industry knowledge exchange and the development of future water professionals.
The partnership connects engineering professionals, researchers and industry organizations to share expertise and advance practical approaches to water infrastructure challenges.
The collaboration addresses several priorities for the water sector, including strengthening technical capabilities, developing skilled professionals and supporting research into treatment technologies.
Workforce development initiatives are particularly relevant to water utilities and infrastructure organizations that depend on specialized expertise to operate and maintain treatment systems.
STV's participation combines technical involvement with industry engagement, supporting The Water Tower's efforts to build professional capacity and improve knowledge sharing across the water industry.
Water infrastructure owners and utilities rely on research, skilled personnel and technical collaboration to maintain reliable systems and address evolving operational requirements.
STV's ongoing partnership with The Water Tower illustrates how engineering organizations can contribute to industry development beyond individual infrastructure projects through research participation, workforce initiatives and professional collaboration.
Source: STV.
