by Southwest EFC | Sep 25, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Wastewater
Photo credit: Tucker Colvin, SW EFC Determining the Need For water and wastewater utilities, the infrastructure funding process can have many steps. The first step is to determine that there is a need for an infrastructure project in the planning phase,...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 12, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Photo credit: Tucker Colvin There is currently a big need for infrastructure funding for drinking water and wastewater utilities. But for so many small and rural communities with limited staff, it can be hard to access funding. If...
by Sami Stroud | May 26, 2026 | Community Engagement, Funding Pipeline to Success
With limited staff, limited funding, and aging assets, small wastewater systems often face major infrastructure challenges. Projects such as lagoon upgrades, sewer line replacements, lift station repairs, treatment plant improvements, or infiltration and inflow (I/I)...
by Southwest EFC | 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...
