by Sami Stroud | Jun 12, 2025 | Energy Management, Wastewater
In 2025, New Mexico passed three major water-related bills, Senate Bill 21/22, House Bill 137, and Senate Bill 37, that are set to reshape the regulatory and funding landscape for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities across the state. These laws represent a...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 2, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Data Management, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Small Water Systems, Utility Management
What would happen if you were out of town or incapacitated and your community uncovers a water main break? Is there someone else that can handle the emergency repair in a timely, sanitary and safe manner? In this blog we will cover how as an operator, you can create a...
by Sami Stroud | May 13, 2025 | Capital Improvement Planning, Communications and Outreach, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Small Water Systems
Kaira Fuentes (Syracuse EFC) doing a Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats (SWOT) diagram. Image provided by The Capacity Collaborative. A strategic plan can help any operation get on track to achieve its goals. As a leader of a water system, you will sleep...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Treatment Processes
The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) requires all public water systems to have a Distribution System Sampling Plan (DSSP). A DSSP is your roadmap for routine water quality monitoring throughout the system. It outlines where and when you’ll take samples and...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Financial Management, General Management & Finance, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Small Water Systems
I. The Infrastructure Needs and Challenges for Small Water Systems Small water systems in the U.S. face significant infrastructure challenges, including aging pipelines, outdated treatment facilities, and increasing regulatory requirements. According to the 2021...
