by Southwest EFC | Jun 22, 2026 | Additional Support Organizations, Community Engagement, Emergency Preparedness, Partnerships, Resilience, Technical Assistance
Photo by Vardan Papikyan on Unsplash When it comes to small utility management, partnerships are essential to success. From regional collaboration to community development groups, funding agencies, and media outlets, these relationships can help strengthen and build...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 12, 2026 | Community Engagement, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Small Water Systems
Image generated by Grok, courtesy of Mike Rivera. Small and rural water system operators across the United States serve as the frontline guardians of public health, often with limited staff and budgets. When water quality issues or violations happen, the federal...
by Sami Stroud | May 26, 2026 | Community Engagement, Funding Pipeline to Success
With limited staff, limited funding, and aging assets, small wastewater systems often face major infrastructure challenges. Projects such as lagoon upgrades, sewer line replacements, lift station repairs, treatment plant improvements, or infiltration and inflow (I/I)...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 7, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement
Image generated by ChatGPT, courtesy of Sarah Diefendorf, Capacity Collaborative. Click here to read Part 1: Building a Strong Social Media Foundation Once you’ve established a strong foundation, the next step is building deeper connections and ensuring your social...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 7, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement
Image generated by ChatGPT, courtesy of Sarah Diefendorf, Capacity Collaborative. Community engagement is essential for small water systems—it builds trust, improves transparency, and helps you better serve residents—especially concerning challenging issues. But with...
by Southwest EFC | Mar 30, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Community Engagement
Join Brian Bohnsack, Tyler Cotner and John Colcazier from the Wichita State University EFC as they share their experiences working with wastewater and water boards and some of the most common issues they have encountered. Additional Board Communications Resources:...
