by Southwest EFC | Aug 4, 2026 | Green Infrastructure, Pollution & Water Quality, Stormwater, Wastewater
Learn about the myriad considerations for green schoolyard design from a landscape architect’s perspective. Adam De Foor-White, PLA, ASLA shares his insights and experience for those who may be considering a green schoolyard for their school. This podcast is a...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 31, 2026 | Green Infrastructure, Pollution & Water Quality, Stormwater, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Every time it rains, water washing off roads and highways carries pollutants into nearby streams, rivers, and estuaries. One of the most concerning pollutants is 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ), a chemical byproduct of a common tire rubber additive that is among the most toxic...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 31, 2026 | Stormwater
Every time it rains, water sweeps across our roads and highways and carries whatever it finds into the nearest stream, river or estuary. Among the pollutants riding along is one that many municipal and utility staff are only beginning to hear about:...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 30, 2026 | Community Engagement, Green Infrastructure, Stormwater
Photo Credit: MWRD / Space to Grow Green schoolyards are proving to be one of the most versatile tools water and wastewater utilities can invest in – capturing stormwater where it falls while giving neighborhoods shade, play...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 28, 2026 | Data Management, Operations & Maintenance, Stormwater, Utility Management, Wastewater
In this episode, Eva Schwendimann from the SW EFC discusses the basics of sewer smoke testing in sanitary sewer systems with Mike Rivera. Mike is a Water and Wastewater Utility Specialist at the SW EFC and has a background of working with Water and Wastewater in New...
