VA | The Power of Partnership: Sharing Resources with Neighboring Systems
Description: Running a small system can be challenging. Along with meeting regulatory obligations and satisfying customer expectations, you may have issues with aging infrastructure, lack of personnel, and limited financial resources. Furthermore, small systems often cost more to operate per capita than large systems because of economy of scale. This can further complicate operations.
One strategy to address these challenges is to work with other utilities or consider partnership options. In this training, we will discuss various regionalization models and approaches to collaboration:
- Informal information sharing
- Sharing equipment or personnel
- Leveraging shared purchasing power
- Emergency planning
- How to prepare your utility for knowledge or technology transfer
- Networking
Trainer: Shannon Sloane Pepper, Water Utility Trainer and Specialist, Southwest Environmental Finance Center
CECs: This training has been submitted for pre-approval of continuing education credits though we cannot guarantee it. Regardless, we will provide attendees with a Certificate of Attendance for their personal record.
Who Should Attend:
- Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons or water systems serving less than 10,000 people
- Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
- Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems
Partners:
Organizer
Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center