by AJ Barney | May 4, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Wastewater
Wastewater sedimentation is a simple but effective process to remove solids from wastewater. In a primary clarifier, solid particles are moved from the wastewater through the settling process. This process is similar to what happens in a French press coffee maker....
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 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. ...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 22, 2026 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater
Plastic septic tank being installed. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute) Septic tanks play a critical role in on-site wastewater treatment for homes that are not connected to municipal sewer systems. Two of the most common materials...
by Sami Stroud | Mar 11, 2026 | Wastewater, Workforce Development
Image created by Leslie Kimball, Wichita State EFC This past January I had the opportunity to present at a conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina. What was supposed to be an easy trip to a beautiful destination proved to be a trickier...
by Sami Stroud | Mar 3, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater
Above 1. Image under license from VectorMine/Shutterstock.com For many small and rural communities, moving from private septic systems to public sewer is one of the biggest infrastructure changes residents will ever experience. The environmental and public health...
