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....
by Southwest EFC | Jan 13, 2022 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations
Automatic samplers (autosamplers) can be an excellent way to screen and monitor for wastewater-based diseases. Autosamplers also help identify organic, solid, and nutrient levels in wastewater treatment facilities. Participation in wastewater monitoring,...
by Averi Davis | Jan 7, 2022 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Source Water Protection
Much like my cholesterol levels, I tend to ignore my septic system until I get bad news. It’s easy to leave what is out of sight out of mind . . . until there is a problem. Since I grew up in the suburbs, I have a lot to learn about country living, including...
