How is your well performing? How do you know what is going on deep in the ground? What goes into the process of choosing a well site? Well equipment must be maintained to ensure long life and quality water within the system. Wells need to be monitored regularly to compile vital information on the health […]
Join experts from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center for a no-cost webinar series on Water Loss. This series of six webinars will show small water systems why and how to complete a water audit, and will provide guidance on using the audit results to further water loss control within their utilities. Those interested must register for each […]
In the United States, there are over 500,000 active underground storage tanks (USTs) that store petroleum or hazardous substances, and about 62,000 leaking UST sites that need cleaning up today. The greatest potential threat from a leaking UST is the contamination for ground water, which serves as the source of drinking water for nearly half […]
There are 242 small communities in remote and rugged locations not connected to Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) for their drinking water. This research seeks to develop, install, evaluate, and monitor affordable and sustainable treatment technologies to support non-PRASA systems achieving regulatory compliance. Over the past 14 years, substantial improvements have been made […]
Drought is on all of our minds, and may be here to stay. Hear panelists from four BAYWORK agencies discuss how their utilities have responded to the drought, the challenges they are facing and future plans for dealing with climate change. The panelists will address various aspects of drought response, such as public communications, water […]
Join experts from the Environmental Finance Center Network for an overview of the U.S. Treasury’s Final Rule for Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Participants will learn more about the updated guidance provided in the Final Rule and the implications it has for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Presenters: Elsemarie Mullins, Project […]
Session 4 will focus on taking action to address apparent water loss identified in the audit. In this session, experts from the EFCN will discuss the resources and tools available for small systems to reduce apparent losses. Who Should Attend: Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, […]
CONTEXT: In September 2021, Senate Bill 552 (SB 552) was signed by Governor Newsom and enacted into law. SB 552 includes new responsibilities and requirements at both the state and local level to help small water systems and rural communities reduce their risk of inadequate water supply amid a water shortage event. MEETING PURPOSE: The California Department of […]
Thursday, June 23rd ~ 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Join us for a unique speed mentoring event to learn from your fellow women industry peers and leaders about their challenges and opportunities, and the various actions they took to enter in and grow within their work function. This limited seating virtual event will provide participants […]
The Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Advisory Group will hold its third meeting of 2022. A quorum of State Water Resources Control Board members may be present, but no action will be taken. SAFER Program: Advisory Group Meeting September 9, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Remote Participation Only PURPOSE […]