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...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 1, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Technical Assistance, Wastewater
Sludge boat © Jeff Severin, WSU EFC Sludge measurements in a wastewater lagoon often take a backseat to other operational priorities. Many operators don’t have easy access to a boat or sludge measurement equipment. Others may have safety concerns about working...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 25, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Wastewater
Photo credit: Tucker Colvin, SW EFC Determining the Need For water and wastewater utilities, the infrastructure funding process can have many steps. The first step is to determine that there is a need for an infrastructure project in the planning phase,...
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)...
