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Financial Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems: Annual Audits

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 20, 2024 | Financial Management

Image credit: Florida Water Daily via flickr Developing and maintaining water and wastewater systems’ infrastructure is essential and also expensive. For effective management, communities of all sizes generally must complete an annual audit or financial statement. The...

Tap into Lead Line Funding: Financing Options for Cost Effective Replacement

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 16, 2024 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations

The rapid expansion of public infrastructure in the 20th century brought drinking water into the homes of millions of Americans. As each new home was connected to the invisible labyrinth of pipes, a particularly durable material was often used: lead. In the following...

Transitioning Small Wastewater Treatment Plants to Solar with Direct Pay Incentives

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Energy Management

Energy & its Importance for Small WWTPs Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), which treat less than 1 million gallons per day (MGD), make up 79% of wastewater utilities in the United States and play a crucial role in our communities. WWTPs and drinking water...

Understanding Your NPDES Permit: Insights for Utility Managers and Wastewater Operators of Small Systems

by Shannon Pepper | Nov 25, 2024 | Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Stormwater, Wastewater

For wastewater systems near bodies of water, navigating National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits is important for protecting our water bodies. Here’s a quick guide to better understand and effectively manage your NPDES permit. Example outfall...

Huddle Up (for Your Infrastructure Funding)!

by Shannon Pepper | Nov 22, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Coordination, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement

Finally, football season is upon us again! But what does this have to do with your infrastructure funding?  Well, if you are a football fan, you know that every play starts with a huddle. In a football huddle, the quarterback gathers all of their teammates and...
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