by Southwest EFC | Aug 24, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Funding Coordination, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Operations & Maintenance, PER, Preliminary Engineering Reports
Photo Credit: pexels.com What is a PER and Why Do You Need One? A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) is a study that assesses infrastructure and identifies failures and needs. It also evaluates the feasibility...
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 | Aug 14, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
In this episode, join Dawn, AJ, and Mike of the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SW EFC) to discuss the main types of wastewater treatment plants including their benefits, downsides, and best use cases for each plant type. The three main types of WWTPs...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 11, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement, PFAS, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
We know you are passionate about water, but is there something else you love to do? If so, how can you tap into that to reach your community? Meet Marissa! She invites us to think “outside the tank” and to translate and share complex wastewater and water...
by Southwest EFC | Aug 7, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Policy and Legislation, Wastewater
Small systems do not need to be caught off guard when it comes to new wastewater regulations! Listen in on this conversation where the whole process is explained and what small systems can do to stay in the know. Additional Information: EPA | National Pollutant...
