by Southwest EFC | Sep 15, 2026 | Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Wastewater
In recognition of EPA’s SepticSmart Week, we give you the first Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) podcast of a multi-episode series highlighting how innovative funding can help communities address failing septic systems and protect local water quality. ...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 14, 2026 | Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, Rates
As public enterprises, water and wastewater utilities are responsible for bringing in revenues to cover the costs of delivering services. This includes the cost of day-to-day operations and maintenance, as well as long-term investments in physical infrastructure....
by Southwest EFC | Sep 8, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Wastewater operators know that reliable process control separates a smoothly running plant from one affected by permit violations, high energy costs, or poor effluent quality. Three essential tools; pH meters/probes, dissolved oxygen (DO) meters/probes, and turbidity...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 2, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Backflow regulator. Photo Credit: Hockney, from Getty Images As water and wastewater operators, you are on the front lines of protecting public health. One critical but sometimes overlooked responsibility is preventing backflow and managing cross connections. These...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 28, 2026 | Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance, Resilience, Wastewater
Do you have aging equipment? Looking for a way to continue operating safely and prepare for the future? Nick Willis with Wichita State University EFC, invites us to consider a few things as we evaluate the criticality, the risk, and probability of failure when it...
