by Shannon Pepper | Jan 21, 2025 | Green Infrastructure, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Water Justice
Webinar Recap: Equitable Green Infrastructure in a Changing Climate This webinar was presented by the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) in July 2024 as part of a 10-part series focused on the financial, managerial, and technical aspects of green...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 20, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems
The holidays are a wonderful time to travel, visit friends and family, welcome new people to the dinner table, give back, and be thankful. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 115.2 million Americans traveled more than fifty miles from home over the...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 20, 2024 | Financial Management
Image credit: Florida Water Daily via flickr Developing and maintaining water and wastewater systems’ infrastructure is essential and also expensive. For effective management, communities of all sizes generally must complete an annual audit or financial statement. The...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 16, 2024 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
The rapid expansion of public infrastructure in the 20th century brought drinking water into the homes of millions of Americans. As each new home was connected to the invisible labyrinth of pipes, a particularly durable material was often used: lead. In the following...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Energy Management
Energy & its Importance for Small WWTPs Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), which treat less than 1 million gallons per day (MGD), make up 79% of wastewater utilities in the United States and play a crucial role in our communities. WWTPs and drinking water...
