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...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Financial Management, General Management & Finance, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Small Water Systems
I. The Infrastructure Needs and Challenges for Small Water Systems Small water systems in the U.S. face significant infrastructure challenges, including aging pipelines, outdated treatment facilities, and increasing regulatory requirements. According to the 2021...
by Southwest EFC | Mar 11, 2025 | Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems, Uncategorized
Image courtesy of rick on Flickr Regular flushing can be an important technique for maintaining water quality by removing stagnant water, biofilm, sediments, and contaminants that can accumulate in pipes. For small water systems, flushing can be part of regular...