by Sami Stroud | Apr 15, 2026 | Small Water Systems, Workforce Development
Small water systems are the backbone of safe and reliable drinking water for millions of Americans, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Yet behind the infrastructure lies a growing concern: the sustainability of the workforce needed to operate,...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 15, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
A Quick Review of the Series So Far: A budget involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year and helps to ensure appropriate spending levels on the utility’s highest priority concerns. The budget provides a variety of benefits to everyone in the...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 14, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
A Quick Review of the Series So Far A budget involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year and helps to ensure appropriate spending levels on the utility’s highest priority concerns. The budget provides a variety of benefits to everyone in the utility...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 11, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
What’s a Budget and Why Do I Need One? A budget is a necessary component of properly managing any water system (drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater) and involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year. The budget also helps to ensure appropriate...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 7, 2026 | Green Infrastructure, Stormwater, Workforce Development
Above 1. Image courtesy of Philadelphia Water Department Gray infrastructure is not the only tool at hand to manage a community’s stormwater, and with increasing severe weather events in the wake of climate change, utilizing all assets at hand is critical to...
