Small Water Systems: Drinking Water Sources

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 7, 2022 | Source Water Protection

This podcast describes the various sources of water (i.e., groundwater, surface water, precipitation) that contribute to our drinking water.

Small Water Systems: Operator Roles and Responsibilities

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 6, 2022 | General Management & Finance, Utility Management, Water Operator Certification

This podcast describes the many roles and responsibilities of a Small Water System Operator.

Resiliency Means Business Part 2: Tools and Training Resources, A Guided Tour

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2022 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards

  Part 1 of the Resiliency Means Business Blogs presented some core concepts for building water utility sector resilience, with a few links to further tools and information. Part 2, here, introduces you to our on-line Guided Inventory To Tools for Resilience...

Community Aqueducts in Puerto Rico

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2022 | Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards

Of the two million people in the U.S. who lack access to clean water, one in eight live in Puerto Rico. This short video, narrated by SU-EFC Program Manager Dr. Kaira Fuentes, talks about the importance of community-led aqueducts in the Caribbean, and what these...

Los acueductos comunitarios en Puerto Rico se recuperan del huracán Fiona, pero los desafíos persisten

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 2, 2022 | General Management & Finance, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards

El 18 de septiembre de 2022, el huracán Fiona tocó tierra en Puerto Rico. El huracán de categoría 1, que azotó cinco años después de que los huracanes María e Irma devastaran la isla, provocó inundaciones repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra y dejó a cientos de miles...