by Southwest EFC | Sep 24, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Utility Management, Water Operator Certification, Workforce Development
Water utilities nationwide are facing a critical workforce challenge as experienced operators, managers, and technicians approach retirement. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network Podcast, Anthony Craven and Eric Williams of the Mississippi Water...
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 8, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Wastewater operators know that reliable process control separates a smoothly running plant from one affected by permit violations, high energy costs, or poor effluent quality. Three essential tools; pH meters/probes, dissolved oxygen (DO) meters/probes, and turbidity...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 2, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Backflow regulator. Photo Credit: Hockney, from Getty Images As water and wastewater operators, you are on the front lines of protecting public health. One critical but sometimes overlooked responsibility is preventing backflow and managing cross connections. These...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 21, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Cyber Awareness, Cybersecurity, Operations & Maintenance, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Drinking water and wastewater systems are increasingly at risk of malicious cyber activity. Since July 27, 2026, water and wastewater systems in at least seven states have reported malicious cyber activity to the FBI, with more than...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 15, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Policy and Legislation, Small Water Systems
Photo credit: Clean Water Action (2025). The Clean Water Act (CWA) has served as the cornerstone of water quality protection in the United States for over five decades. Originally passed in 1948 as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the law was...
