by Shannon Pepper | Jun 4, 2025 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Partnerships
Visitors to the Eisenadler Brauhaus in Montgomery County, NY would have seen an unusual sight on a spring afternoon in 2023: four local mayors having a drink while talking about sewage. The brewery was a strategic meeting location, on neutral territory situated...
by Shannon Pepper | May 27, 2025 | Energy Management, Wastewater
In a small town nestled in the rolling hills of Iowa, the local wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) serves as critical infrastructure in the small community of 4,000 people, ensuring clean water and supporting public health. For the last few years, its operators have...
by Clayton Rimbert | May 27, 2025 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Fat, oils, and grease, also known as FOG, if left unchecked can lead to blockages in sewers and cause serious issues to wastewater infrastructure and the environment. That’s where grease traps come in!
by Shannon Pepper | May 16, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources
Funding for water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate, and it is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...
by Shannon Pepper | May 15, 2025 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards
Introduction Water, wastewater and stormwater utilities, collectively referred to as water systems throughout this blog, are vital to public health, functioning economies, and clean environments. When disaster strikes, whether natural or human-made, disruptions in...
