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 | Jul 27, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
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) As temperatures rise across the country, wastewater lagoon...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 21, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
Learn why cybersecurity matters for every water and wastewater utility and how leaders can take simple, proactive steps to safeguard their operations and the communities they serve. Additional Resources Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) EFCN |...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 14, 2026 | Capital Improvement Planning, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
In this episode James Markham from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Angelina Grey, Associate Planner at the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments in New Mexico about guidance for small utilities that are looking for help with capital...
by AJ Barney | Jul 7, 2026 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Transform Your Water Operator Job Description with AI! Join Leslie, the Marketing and Communication Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, as she reveals how to leverage AI to enhance your water operator job description and attract...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 29, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
Photo Source: Aneesh Prodduturu on Pexels The overall goal of Asset Management planning is to help utilities make informed financial decisions about operating, managing, upgrading, and replacing utility assets. When investing in water infrastructure, decision-makers...
