by Zoë Eisel | Sep 29, 2026 | Small Water Systems, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Future Water Leaders (FWL) is a national workforce development program designed to build the next generation of water professionals. The program introduces high school students to careers in the water sector through a two-pronged approach: equipping educators with...
by AJ Barney | Sep 15, 2026 | Cyber Awareness, Cybersecurity, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Join Michelle, a Senior Program Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, as she explains a few tips for keeping even the smallest system protected from random cybersecurity threats. In this video, Michelle helps you understand the...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 21, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Cyber Awareness, Cybersecurity, Operations & Maintenance, Small Water Systems, Wastewater
Drinking water and wastewater systems are increasingly at risk of malicious cyber activity. Since July 27, 2026, water and wastewater systems in at least seven states have reported malicious cyber activity to the FBI, with more than...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 21, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
Learn why cybersecurity matters for every water and wastewater utility and how leaders can take simple, proactive steps to safeguard their operations and the communities they serve. Additional Resources Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) EFCN |...
by Sami Stroud | Aug 21, 2025 | Asset Management, Small Water Systems, Utility Management
Image Source: Matt Ziegler, Southwest Environmental Finance Center Valves are critical control points in any water distribution system. Regular valve exercising keeps these critical components in working condition and ensures you can isolate areas quickly during...
