by Southwest EFC | Jul 28, 2026 | Data Management, Operations & Maintenance, Stormwater, Utility Management, Wastewater
In this episode, Eva Schwendimann from the SW EFC discusses the basics of sewer smoke testing in sanitary sewer systems with Mike Rivera. Mike is a Water and Wastewater Utility Specialist at the SW EFC and has a background of working with Water and Wastewater in New...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Krakenimages.com via Adobe Stock Utility professionals are almost always at a knowledge advantage compared to board members. They are very often seen as the most valuable people to help boards inform their decision-making. Most organizations will...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Jacob Lund via Adobe Stock In preparing for a board meeting, a good place to begin is to clarify what details are useful to someone making decisions about the direction of a system (board of directors) compared to someone responsible for day-to-day...
by Southwest EFC | Apr 30, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Utility Management, Wastewater
Severe weather events, natural disasters, and power outages pose serious challenges for wastewater public utilities, yet essential services must continue when communities need them most. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 29, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
©GettyImages via Canva.com For many utility professionals, handling the day-to-day tasks of operations, maintenance, repair and administration in their daily work comes naturally with experience. However, there may come a time in the careers of operators,...
by AJ Barney | Apr 28, 2026 | Asset Management, Data Management, GIS, Utility Management, Wastewater
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers provide precise location data using satellite signals. If you are part of a water system, accurate location data is helpful to map assets, document infrastructure, and improve overall system management. ...
