by Southwest EFC | Sep 30, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Financial Management, Funding Coordination, General Management & Finance, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Uncategorized
Funding to support water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate. It is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Utility Management
Introduction Today, the health impacts of lead are well-chronicled in children and in adults. Children exposed to lead, often through lead-based paint dust, may deal with chronic conditions including damaged brain and nervous systems, learning and behavior challenges,...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Utility Management
Introduction Lead’s historic use in water pipes has come under scrutiny as a result of increased understanding of its health impacts on both adults and children. Lead exposure in children can affect development of the brain and nervous systems, causing slowed growth,...
by Southwest EFC | Dec 19, 2023 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, General Management & Finance, News, Policy and Legislation, Pollution & Water Quality, Source Water Protection, Wastewater
The EPA published final recommended ambient water quality criteria to address nutrient pollution in lakes and reservoirs under Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act in August 2021. These recommendations address water quality standards for Total Nitrogen and Total...
by Southwest EFC | Nov 21, 2023 | Conservation
The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Ground Water Quality Bureau (GWB) published its draft rule to regulate wastewater reuse from domestic, industrial and produced (oil & gas) sources on November 1, 2023. The proposed Supplemental Requirements for Water...