by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Krakenimages.com via Adobe Stock Utility professionals are almost always at a knowledge advantage compared to board members. They are very often seen as the most valuable people to help boards inform their decision-making. Most organizations will...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Jacob Lund via Adobe Stock In preparing for a board meeting, a good place to begin is to clarify what details are useful to someone making decisions about the direction of a system (board of directors) compared to someone responsible for day-to-day...
by AJ Barney | May 4, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Wastewater
Wastewater sedimentation is a simple but effective process to remove solids from wastewater. In a primary clarifier, solid particles are moved from the wastewater through the settling process. This process is similar to what happens in a French press coffee maker....
by Southwest EFC | Apr 30, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Utility Management, Wastewater
Severe weather events, natural disasters, and power outages pose serious challenges for wastewater public utilities, yet essential services must continue when communities need them most. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts...
by AJ Barney | Apr 28, 2026 | Asset Management, Data Management, GIS, Utility Management, Wastewater
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers provide precise location data using satellite signals. If you are part of a water system, accurate location data is helpful to map assets, document infrastructure, and improve overall system management. ...
