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...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 4, 2024 | Green Infrastructure, Stormwater
Green infrastructure is a variety of natural solutions to tackle urban environmental challenges. But what does that look like?
