by Southwest EFC | Jun 14, 2022 | Asset Management
Do you want to leave a legacy that will benefit your community for decades to come? For most of us, the answer is, “Yes!” And, like most of us, you may not have an idea on how you are going to do that. If you are stumped, here is a possibility. Use the Small Community...
by Ava Gude | May 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
History of MDWCAs in New Mexico In New Mexico, 37% of the state’s community drinking water systems are organized as Mutual Domestic Water Consumer’s Associations (MDWCAs). The organizational structure of MDWCA, known since 1965 as the Sanitary Projects Act (SPA), was...
by Ava Gude | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are cyber attacks and how do they threaten our water systems? According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), cybercrime costs more than $1.1 million and impacts more than 1,800 people every 60 seconds. To make things worse, both the Federal Bureau of...
by Ava Gude | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you want to promote water conservation in your community, but aren’t sure where to start? Think you don’t have the time or staff to devote to the project? The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPAs) WaterSense Promotional Partner program is what you need. You’re...
by Averi Davis | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Challenge of Retaining Institutional Knowledge at Small Water Systems An important but often overlooked management problem for small organizations is retaining institutional knowledge through the years. This concept refers to the collection of...
