by Sami Stroud | Dec 3, 2025 | Affordability, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Policy and Legislation
Image of lead pipes used under license from Shutterstock.com from user @Ioannis7. Upgrading our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including the replacement of outdated lead service lines, is essential to protect public health, support local economies, and...
by Sami Stroud | Nov 10, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Image created using the Grok AI image generator, courtesy of Mike Rivera, SW EFC. Introduction: New EPA Regulations Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a class of durable, synthetic chemicals linked to adverse health outcomes. Their persistence in the...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 29, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serve many of our country’s towns and rural communities. With few staff, limited resources, and rising regulatory expectations, WWTPs are constantly asked to do more with less. The challenge is becoming more...
by Sami Stroud | Oct 15, 2025 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Uncategorized
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Clare Pace, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral researcher for the University of California, Berkeley Water Equity Science Shop (WESS). Dr. Pace shares insights about PFAS for small and rural water systems. Starting with the basics, we discuss...
by Shannon Pepper | Sep 15, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations
Image credit: US EPA For water and wastewater systems, securing funding for upgrades is critical to maintaining safe, reliable infrastructure. However, before applying for loans, grants or other funding, systems must ensure all regulatory compliance issues are in...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 2, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Data Management, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Small Water Systems, Utility Management
What would happen if you were out of town or incapacitated and your community uncovers a water main break? Is there someone else that can handle the emergency repair in a timely, sanitary and safe manner? In this blog we will cover how as an operator, you can create a...
