by Shannon Pepper | Feb 20, 2024 | Asset Management
We want our assets doing their intended function as much as possible, but how do we make that happen? One way is the concept of reliability. Reliability helps us ensure we are doing the right maintenance activities to keep our assets in proper working order as much as...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Utility Management
Introduction Today, the health impacts of lead are well-chronicled in children and in adults. Children exposed to lead, often through lead-based paint dust, may deal with chronic conditions including damaged brain and nervous systems, learning and behavior challenges,...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Utility Management
Introduction Lead’s historic use in water pipes has come under scrutiny as a result of increased understanding of its health impacts on both adults and children. Lead exposure in children can affect development of the brain and nervous systems, causing slowed growth,...
by Shannon Pepper | Oct 31, 2023 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
In summer 2023, 32 water professionals successfully completed the Environmental Finance Center Network’s (EFCN) inaugural Water Leadership Program (WLP). From April through July, participants from 20 states joined together to hone their leadership and management...
by Shannon Pepper | Oct 30, 2023 | Conservation, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Water Availability, Water Loss Reduction
When you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI), what comes to mind? Robots? Human-like machines designed to cause widespread destruction and chaos? As the popularity of AI has surged in recent years, people are not only becoming more comfortable with the use of AI,...
