by James Markham | Jul 3, 2025 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Uncategorized, Utility Management, Wastewater
In this podcast, host Danish Kumar speaks with Jennifer Egan, Program Manager at the UMD EFC about the pressing but often overlooked issue of wastewater management in mobile home parks and rural communities. They explore the challenges posed by aging septic systems,...
by AJ Barney | Jul 2, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Events, Funding Coordination, 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 Southwest EFC | Jun 9, 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 | 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...