by Southwest EFC | Jul 21, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
Learn why cybersecurity matters for every water and wastewater utility and how leaders can take simple, proactive steps to safeguard their operations and the communities they serve. Additional Resources Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) EFCN |...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 14, 2026 | Capital Improvement Planning, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
In this episode James Markham from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Angelina Grey, Associate Planner at the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments in New Mexico about guidance for small utilities that are looking for help with capital...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 30, 2026 | Data Management, Uncategorized
For any small or rural wastewater systems, reporting can become burdensome. If you serve as an operator, sampler, and lab analyst, meeting expectations around data integrity and regulatory reporting can feel overwhelming. Limited staff, time, and resources...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 29, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
Photo Source: Aneesh Prodduturu on Pexels The overall goal of Asset Management planning is to help utilities make informed financial decisions about operating, managing, upgrading, and replacing utility assets. When investing in water infrastructure, decision-makers...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 26, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
When deciding where to start the Asset Management journey, many staff feel overwhelmed and can get discouraged at the perception that Asset Management planning is a mountain to climb; however, every utility has resources available to start the process at a place...
