by Southwest EFC | Sep 23, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Practical guidance for lagoon operators and utility personnel Algae blooms commonly develop in wastewater lagoons during warm summer months, driven by increased sunlight and nutrient availability. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute)...
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 | 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 | 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...
