Small System Challenges and Shared Solutions

by | Jan 5, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Funding Coordination, Funding Pipeline to Success, Policy and Legislation, Small Water Systems

Small water systems are struggling to keep up with compliance and rising costs. In this episode, we explore how new policy tools, partnerships, and restructuring can unlock solutions for the future. This episode is hosted by Danish Kumar, Climate Change Program...

Evolving Regulations and Treatment Technologies: Granular Activated Carbon and Membrane Technologies 

by | 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...

Importance of Regulatory Compliance for Water and Wastewater Systems Seeking Infrastructure Funding 

by | 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...