by Southwest EFC | Sep 14, 2026 | Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, Rates
As public enterprises, water and wastewater utilities are responsible for bringing in revenues to cover the costs of delivering services. This includes the cost of day-to-day operations and maintenance, as well as long-term investments in physical infrastructure....
by Southwest EFC | Sep 8, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Wastewater operators know that reliable process control separates a smoothly running plant from one affected by permit violations, high energy costs, or poor effluent quality. Three essential tools; pH meters/probes, dissolved oxygen (DO) meters/probes, and turbidity...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 2, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems
Backflow regulator. Photo Credit: Hockney, from Getty Images As water and wastewater operators, you are on the front lines of protecting public health. One critical but sometimes overlooked responsibility is preventing backflow and managing cross connections. These...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 26, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
In areas without municipal sewer systems, homeowners often rely on onsite wastewater solutions like septic tanks or cesspools. Both differ significantly in design and function and have specific best practices for maintenance and use in different regions. Cesspools...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 24, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Funding Coordination, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Operations & Maintenance, PER, Preliminary Engineering Reports
Photo Credit: pexels.com What is a PER and Why Do You Need One? A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) is a study that assesses infrastructure and identifies failures and needs. It also evaluates the feasibility...
