by Southwest EFC | Oct 21, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources
Federal funding for small water and wastewater systems can make important infrastructure projects financially viable but can also bring additional compliance requirements like those in the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). The DBA is a federal law requiring payment of prevailing...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 20, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Financial Management, Funding Coordination, Funding Pipeline to Success, Wastewater
Hosts: James Markham, The Southwest Environmental Finance Center Guests: Michael Gilmore, Rural / Frontier Equity Ombud in the Infrastructure Planning Division of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration and Karen Pereira, Assistant Field Manger at RCAC...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 19, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance
Trying to troubleshoot a problem? Maybe you’re not getting the desired coagulation or your chlorine dosage is lower than what you expect. The issue may be your chemical feed pump. Real World Water Treatment Plant Example: The Problem Recently, I visited a...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 1, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Technical Assistance, Wastewater
Sludge boat © Jeff Severin, WSU EFC Sludge measurements in a wastewater lagoon often take a backseat to other operational priorities. Many operators don’t have easy access to a boat or sludge measurement equipment. Others may have safety concerns about working...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 28, 2026 | Wastewater, Workforce Development
Hosts: Anthony Craven, Eric Williams, & Dr. Jason Barrett, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI) Guest: David Karr of Mitchell Technical Services Following their discussion on workforce challenges and opportunities, hosts Anthony Craven, Eric...
