by AJ Barney | Sep 30, 2026 | Conservation, Energy Management, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Operations & Maintenance, Rates, Small Water Systems, Utility Management, Wastewater
Energy costs represent a large expense for most wastewater systems. Systems require constant energy, especially for treatment processes and pumping requirements, and energy costs are expected to continue to rise. Energy costs are not typically assessed for possible...
by Zoë Eisel | Sep 29, 2026 | Small Water Systems, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Future Water Leaders (FWL) is a national workforce development program designed to build the next generation of water professionals. The program introduces high school students to careers in the water sector through a two-pronged approach: equipping educators with...
by AJ Barney | Sep 15, 2026 | Cyber Awareness, Cybersecurity, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Join Michelle, a Senior Program Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, as she explains a few tips for keeping even the smallest system protected from random cybersecurity threats. In this video, Michelle helps you understand the...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 8, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Wastewater operators know that reliable process control separates a smoothly running plant from one affected by permit violations, high energy costs, or poor effluent quality. Three essential tools; pH meters/probes, dissolved oxygen (DO) meters/probes, and turbidity...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 2, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Backflow regulator. Photo Credit: Hockney, from Getty Images As water and wastewater operators, you are on the front lines of protecting public health. One critical but sometimes overlooked responsibility is preventing backflow and managing cross connections. These...
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...
