by Southwest EFC | Nov 4, 2026 | Workforce Development
Word Search created with Free Word Search Puzzle Generator at www.superteacherworksheets.com THE PUZZLE For many small and rural utilities, finding a new operator can feel like searching for hidden words in a challenging word-search puzzle. The letters are...
by Southwest EFC | Nov 2, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Wastewater
Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash Grants are a key financing tool available for water and wastewater systems to help fund critical infrastructure improvements. Getting started with grant funding can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. By...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 26, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Coordination
© Adobe Stock, Kletr State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs are a valuable source of funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, offering low-interest financing, favorable loan terms, and for qualifying applicants and projects, partial or complete...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 21, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources
Federal funding for small water and wastewater systems can make important infrastructure projects financially viable but can also bring additional compliance requirements like those in the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). The DBA is a federal law requiring payment of prevailing...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 19, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance
Trying to troubleshoot a problem? Maybe you’re not getting the desired coagulation or your chlorine dosage is lower than what you expect. The issue may be your chemical feed pump. Real World Water Treatment Plant Example: The Problem Recently, I visited a...
