by Sami Stroud | Dec 2, 2025 | Asset Management, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Rates, Small Water Systems, Utility Management
Photo from Mississippi State University archives. Aging Water Infrastructure: The Challenge Facing Rural Systems in 2025 Rural water systems across the nation are facing a familiar and growing challenge: aging infrastructure. Many water treatment plants are now...
by Averi Davis | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Above. EFCN project team in Albuquerque, NM (May 2025). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2025 – The Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN), led by the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) at the University of New Mexico, is proud to announce two new...
by Sami Stroud | Oct 20, 2025 | Asset Management, Financial Management, Small Water Systems, Uncategorized
Managing capital assets is vital for small water districts. All the programs and interactions involved in providing services for their customers depend on public assets. The EPA has estimated that the total 20-year infrastructure need for approximately 40,000 small...
by Sami Stroud | Oct 15, 2025 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Uncategorized
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Clare Pace, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral researcher for the University of California, Berkeley Water Equity Science Shop (WESS). Dr. Pace shares insights about PFAS for small and rural water systems. Starting with the basics, we discuss...
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...
