by Shannon Pepper | Sep 28, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Green Infrastructure, Source Water Protection, Stormwater
When I meet with any community to discuss water quality issues, especially a group that is reluctant to implement stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), the first question I always ask is, “Do you know where your drinking water comes from?” It never ceases to...
by Shannon Pepper | Aug 16, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Wastewater
Often, when we think about wastewater infrastructure costs we only think about the costs incurred during the construction phase. In this podcast episode, Dawn Nall, research engineer for the Environmental Finance Center with expertise in wastewater management,...
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 21, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Source Water Protection
Contaminants in a river might result in a simple fix: find the discharge, locate the leak, fix or replace the pipe. However, pollutants in the water can also be an indicator of a much more complex problem. For example, fecal coliform can come from many sources...
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 12, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Dead lawns, timed showers, and low-flush toilets are what most people think of when they hear the words water conservation. Most of the public discourse around saving water places the burden on consumers and their water use habits. However, as severe drought grips...
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 11, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Conservation, Partnerships, Utility Management
Join us for a discussion of how small (and large) water systems can leverage the EPS’s free WaterSense Promotional Partner program to encourage water conservation and efficiency in their communities. We cover what WaterSense is, available resources, and how to...
