by Shannon Pepper | Jul 2, 2024 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems
Summer is upon us: the trees and flowers are blooming, and many people are excited to get in the yard or garden. This time of year sees an increase in minor and major construction around homes and businesses which is great for the aesthetics of our homes and...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 25, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Wastewater
Funding to support water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate. It is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 24, 2024 | Wastewater, Workforce Development
Image credit: APChanel Shutterstock. https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/id-2194195395 Public water and wastewater utilities have been referred to as “Anchor Institutions”, forming the foundation of our communities by safeguarding public health and protecting the...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Decentralized Wastewater Systems
What should a municipality do when an innovative management approach for private septic systems is needed? Did you know that more than one in five homes in the United States depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater? According to the Census Bureau, the...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
Morgan State University (MSU) as an institution has been quick to adopt green practices to enhance its buildings and campus. However, many of those improvements remain hidden away from the average passerby. We would like to point out the green stormwater...