by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Utility Management
Introduction Lead’s historic use in water pipes has come under scrutiny as a result of increased understanding of its health impacts on both adults and children. Lead exposure in children can affect development of the brain and nervous systems, causing slowed growth,...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 24, 2023 | Asset Management, Utility Management, Wastewater
This podcast discusses the importance of asset management, what issues an asset management plan helps to address, and plan implementation.
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 14, 2023 | General Management & Finance, Resilience, Utility Management
Blog adapted from: https://www.gfoa.org/materials/cyber-risk-savvy Cybercrime is a rising and evolving threat to water and wastewater systems across the nation. Last year, the federal government’s Critical Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) issued an...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 5, 2023 | Utility Management, Wastewater
In December of 2022, Buffalo, NY experienced a once-in-a-generation blizzard. Extensive snowfall and high winds impacted the city, devastating neighborhoods, and leaving community members stranded. In this episode, the Syracuse University Environmental Finance...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 4, 2023 | Energy Management, Resilience, Utility Management
Easton Utilities won the MD Green Registry’s Sustainability Leadership Award for installing a 2-megawatt photovoltaic solar array, which produces more than 100% of the energy needed for its wastewater treatment facility and removing up to 95% of pollutants...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 22, 2023 | Utility Management, Wastewater
This podcast describes the various safety concerns associated with small wastewater treatment plants and details the practices and procedures operators should implement to ensure a safe working environment.
