by Sami Stroud | Aug 21, 2025 | Asset Management, Small Water Systems, Utility Management
Image Source: Matt Ziegler, Southwest Environmental Finance Center Valves are critical control points in any water distribution system. Regular valve exercising keeps these critical components in working condition and ensures you can isolate areas quickly during...
by Sami Stroud | Aug 15, 2025 | Data Management, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Small Water Systems, Utility Management
Cyber threats have been a critical risk for all organizations, including public entities. For small water systems, the threat has grown significantly over the past decade. While large utilities often have dedicated IT and cybersecurity teams, small water systems are...
by Sami Stroud | Jul 31, 2025 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Asset Management, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Small Water Systems
Images courtesy of Mississippi State University and Ian Panelo. In recent years, infrastructure has become a popular topic across the engineering and public utility sectors, and for good reason. As our water distribution systems continue to age, a growing list of...
by Sami Stroud | Jul 8, 2025 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Small Water Systems
Risk management is essential for small water systems to ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable water to their communities. These systems often operate with limited resources, making them especially vulnerable to unexpected events such as equipment...
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...
by Sami Stroud | May 13, 2025 | Capital Improvement Planning, Communications and Outreach, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Small Water Systems
Kaira Fuentes (Syracuse EFC) doing a Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats (SWOT) diagram. Image provided by The Capacity Collaborative. A strategic plan can help any operation get on track to achieve its goals. As a leader of a water system, you will sleep...
