by Southwest EFC | Aug 7, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Policy and Legislation, Wastewater
Small systems do not need to be caught off guard when it comes to new wastewater regulations! Listen in on this conversation where the whole process is explained and what small systems can do to stay in the know. Additional Information: EPA | National Pollutant...
by AJ Barney | May 4, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Wastewater
Wastewater sedimentation is a simple but effective process to remove solids from wastewater. In a primary clarifier, solid particles are moved from the wastewater through the settling process. This process is similar to what happens in a French press coffee maker....
by Southwest EFC | Feb 26, 2026 | Community Engagement, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Stormwater, Utility Management, Workforce Development
This episode explores how the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement has evolved since its inception. The conversation breaks down pollution diets and nutrient reduction goals, highlights effective stormwater best management practices, and discusses workforce development...
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 Upgrading our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including the replacement of outdated lead service lines, is essential to protect public health, support local economies, and...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 | Dec 2, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality
Photo provided by Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute. Clean water is one of our most essential shared resources. Each time a household flushes a toilet, takes a shower, or runs a load of laundry, the water leaving that home becomes wastewater, carrying...
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...
