Small Water Systems: Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) – Overview and Requirements

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 21, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Uncategorized

This podcast episode covers the latest version of the Lead and Copper Rule that came out in December 2021. This episode will focus on: action and trigger level exceedances, sampling and testing locations and requirements, lead service line replacement programs and...

Small Water Systems: Ensuring a Safe Water Supply through Sanitary Surveys

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 15, 2022 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Source Water Protection

This podcast describes what a sanitary survey is, its elements, and how conducting these surveys help protect the water supply from pollution sources.

Small Water Systems Governance and the Ability to Secure Funding – Part 2

by Shannon Pepper | Aug 17, 2022 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, General Management & Finance, Water Justice

In part 1 of this podcast on small water system governance and the ability to secure funding, Southwest EFC Research Scientist Tucker Colvin interviews Dr. Ben Warner, Dr. joni palmer, and Univeristy of New Mexico PhD student Ria Mukerji. Join them as they discuss...

Small Water Systems Governance and the Ability to Secure Funding – Part 1

by Shannon Pepper | Aug 17, 2022 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, General Management & Finance

In part 1 of this podcast on small water system governance and the ability to secure funding, Southwest EFC Research Scientist Tucker Colvin interviews Dr. Ben Warner, Dr. joni palmer, and Univeristy of New Mexico PhD student Ria Mukerji. Join them as they discuss...

Grant Writing 101

by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 27, 2022 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Grant Writing, Workforce Development

Webinar on the basics of grant writing.

Meeting Regulations in Connecticut to Improve Your System

by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 27, 2022 | Asset Management, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations

For small systems, Asset Management may seem like a daunting task to add to the day-to-day operations of your utility. However, Asset Management can actually make your job easier. Asset Management applies common sense practices to provide water services and is meant...