by AJ Barney | Mar 31, 2025 | Affordability, Asset Management, Capital Improvement Planning, Financial Management, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Uncategorized
Deciding where, how, and when to allocate resources is a struggle that many systems face every day. However, there are a variety of strategies that can be used to tackle this dilemma. Capital improvement planning is a valuable tool that we recommend using to plan and...
by AJ Barney | Mar 17, 2025 | Data Management, GIS, Uncategorized, Utility Management
Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to GIS technology, today’s technology allows anyone to perform data collection in the field! Join us for this tutorial to learn step-by-step how to create GPS coordinates utilizing two simple to use GPS...
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...
by AJ Barney | Feb 17, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Financial Management, Funding Coordination, General Management & Finance, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Funding for water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate, and it is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...
by AJ Barney | Feb 7, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Pollution & Water Quality, Uncategorized, Wastewater
This video covers practical tips for inspecting septic tanks and covers measurement of solids levels as a means to evaluate pumping frequencies. This video is created and presented by Greg Pearson, who is the water and wastewater systems trainer at the Great Lakes...
by AJ Barney | Feb 5, 2025 | Conservation, Green Infrastructure, Pollution & Water Quality, Stormwater, Uncategorized, Utility Management, Wastewater
Dive deep into the murky history and lasting impact of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the United States. This video unravels what a CSO is, the challenges CSOs cause, and what is being done to address those challenges. Discover what it takes to tackle these issues...