Funding Pipeline – From Need to Next Steps: Infrastructure Planning Grants  

Funding Pipeline – From Need to Next Steps: Infrastructure Planning Grants  

by | Sep 25, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Wastewater

Photo credit: Tucker Colvin, SW EFC  Determining the Need For water and wastewater utilities, the infrastructure funding process can have many steps. The first step is to determine that there is a need for an infrastructure project in the planning phase,...
Understanding BOD: Getting the Most from Your Wastewater Lagoon

Understanding BOD: Getting the Most from Your Wastewater Lagoon

by | Sep 23, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Treatment Processes, Wastewater

Practical guidance for lagoon operators and utility personnel Algae blooms commonly develop in wastewater lagoons during warm summer months, driven by increased sunlight and nutrient availability. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute)...
PFAS Series, Part 4: Navigating PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Regulatory Changes

PFAS Series, Part 4: Navigating PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Regulatory Changes

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Funding Coordination, PFAS, Policy and Legislation

PFAS drinking water regulations present significant planning, financial, and operational considerations for local governments and water utilities. As requirements and timelines continue to develop, communities must understand not only what compliance may involve, but...