by Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Treatment Processes
The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) requires all public water systems to have a Distribution System Sampling Plan (DSSP). A DSSP is your roadmap for routine water quality monitoring throughout the system. It outlines where and when you’ll take samples and...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 23, 2025 | Financial Management, General Management & Finance, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Small Water Systems
I. The Infrastructure Needs and Challenges for Small Water Systems Small water systems in the U.S. face significant infrastructure challenges, including aging pipelines, outdated treatment facilities, and increasing regulatory requirements. According to the 2021...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 18, 2025 | GIS, Workforce Development
Valeria Cortes-Mora As a Geography student, my work at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) has allowed me to apply classroom knowledge to impactful projects. From satellite imagery analysis to designing GIS dashboards, my work has strengthened my...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 14, 2025 | Affordability, Financial Management
Affordability: A multifaceted issue Everybody needs water to ensure their health and well-being. The majority of people in this country receive water from a central system of some type and size and these systems require funding to provide the service. Increasingly,...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 13, 2025 | Affordability, Financial Management
In January 2025, the Environmental Advisory Board (EFAB) published “Advancing Water Affordability Nationwide: A Framework for Action,” a detailed report on the current state of water affordability in the U.S. The full report is 103 pages, and can be accessed...
