by Shannon Pepper | Oct 29, 2024 | Complying with Wastewater Regulations, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Source Water Protection
Image credit: Pedro Szekely, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Project Background There are approximately 83,000 cesspools in the State of Hawaii, releasing an estimated 50 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater...
by Southwest EFC | Oct 9, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Wastewater
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 | Sep 13, 2024 | Additional Support Organizations, Technical Assistance
If you work in the water industry, you’ve probably encountered the term “technical assistance” (TA) before, but what does it actually involve? Recently, WaterTA has become more widely available, thanks to significant changes in infrastructure funding...
by Shannon Pepper | Sep 4, 2024 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
Image credit: Dream Logo Creation / Shutterstock.com In today’s workforce, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient to succeed. While technical skills and knowledge in your field are imperative, young professionals must cultivate social and emotional...
by Shannon Pepper | Sep 3, 2024 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Natural bodies of water, like lakes, need a balance of oxygen, nutrients, and life to sustain a healthy ecosystem. If the balance is upset the entire system is disrupted. Algal Turf Scrubbers can help maintain a healthy balance by using algae to regulate the amount of...
