by Southwest EFC | 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,...
by Southwest EFC | 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...
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 | Aug 12, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Photo credit: Tucker Colvin There is currently a big need for infrastructure funding for drinking water and wastewater utilities. But for so many small and rural communities with limited staff, it can be hard to access funding. If...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 2, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Green Infrastructure, Groundwater, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement
Aerial view of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. Image courtesy of Michael Vi. The Bureau of Reclamation’s (BOR) WaterSMART Program provides financial assistance to states, tribes, and local entities to support water management improvements and projects that...
by Sami Stroud | May 29, 2026 | Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Green Infrastructure, Stormwater
Figure 1: Green infrastructure at Central New Mexico Community College. Image Credit: Shannon Pepper, 2025 If you have ever tried searching for green infrastructure (GI) funding, you probably quickly discovered that it has many different names and titles. The benefits...
