by Shannon Pepper | Apr 15, 2022 | GIS, Wastewater
Movie buffs likely remember the classic film “The Third Man” and its climactic final chase scene set in the wastewater collection system (aka sewers) of post-war Vienna, Austria. The protagonist Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) races through the dark and shadowy tunnels...
by Ava Gude | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Septic systems have been in use for over 150 years, providing an essential service for those living in communities where large-scale water treatment isn’t feasible. The small decentralized system is much more than just a concrete box with an input pipe. Septic systems...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 1, 2022 | Financial Management, Managerial & Financial Leadership
With the change of season, most units of government have started their budget process for the next fiscal year. In addition to their general fund budget, units need to be developing and refining their water and wastewater enterprise budgets. It may sound simple to...
by Southwest EFC | Feb 18, 2022 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Asset Management, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Source Water Protection
In the face of rapid climate change, water systems need to adapt. The recently passed Infrastructure Bill will include a flush of federal funding targeting water infrastructure, but what does (and what should) “water infrastructure” include? Industry definitions are...
by UNCEFC | Feb 4, 2022 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Financial Management
After much anticipation, the U.S. Treasury released updated guidance concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). On January 6th, 2022, the U.S. Treasury issued its Final Rule on the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Additionally, the U.S....
