by Southwest EFC | Sep 23, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Practical guidance for lagoon operators and utility personnel Algae blooms commonly develop in wastewater lagoons during warm summer months, driven by increased sunlight and nutrient availability. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute)...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 15, 2026 | Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Wastewater
In recognition of EPA’s SepticSmart Week, we give you the first Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) podcast of a multi-episode series highlighting how innovative funding can help communities address failing septic systems and protect local water quality. ...
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 | Aug 28, 2026 | Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance, Resilience, Wastewater
Do you have aging equipment? Looking for a way to continue operating safely and prepare for the future? Nick Willis with Wichita State University EFC, invites us to consider a few things as we evaluate the criticality, the risk, and probability of failure when it...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 26, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
In areas without municipal sewer systems, homeowners often rely on onsite wastewater solutions like septic tanks or cesspools. Both differ significantly in design and function and have specific best practices for maintenance and use in different regions. Cesspools...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 25, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Coordination, Wastewater
Think you know how wastewater funding works? You might be surprised. In this episode, we’re playing Fact or Fiction and taking a closer look at some of the assumptions that can make funding seem more complicated than it is. From how the Clean Water State Revolving...
