The Utility Leadership & Legislative Summit held on January 30, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, brought critical discussions about the future of water and wastewater utilities in Indiana. Key topics included funding challenges, legislative actions, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats, and lead service line replacement regulations. Boyce team members Molly Wilhite, Senior Product Manager, and Ragan Dalton, Keystone Services and Support Manager, attended the Utility Leadership & Legislative Summit and shared 4 key insights from their experience at the event. Insight #1: Threats to Federal Funding: Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Continued cuts to USDA Water and Environmental Programs threaten rural communities’ ability to meet increasing regulatory mandates. Indiana ranks 6th in the nation for USDA funding reliance to maintain reliable water infrastructure. Take Action. Align efforts with the Rural Water Strong Campaign to advocate for sustained federal and state investment in rural water utilities. Strengthen legislative relationships and advocacy by proactively engaging with legislators to support policies that sustain small utilities. Monitor legislative ...