The new $15 billion in federal funding for lead service line replacements, as vital and historic as it is, is dwarfed by the estimated $47 billion need to address this public health crisis, one that affects primarily the most vulnerable and needy among us, often people of color. It is possible for local water leaders to close this funding gap. WaterNow Alliance and Environmental Policy Innovation Center will host a 1-hour virtual webinar for utility and community leaders nationwide on how they can access capital markets to maximize access to federal funding and accelerate the rate of lead line replacements on private property. The webinar has 5 objectives: 1. Highlight the One Water and multiple community benefits of replacing lead service lines, particularly on private properties where they are the most prevalent and most likely to be harming disadvantaged households and communities of color. 2. Feature perspectives from capital market investors about their interest in investing in lead service line replacement programs as a sound investment and to accelerate these needed replacements and protect public health. 3. Equip participants with the knowledge of how to leverage local financing approaches to maximize access to federal dollars and accelerate the pace of […]

Description: This webinar will help you ensure the financial stability of your wastewater system while providing safe, quality service at fair rates. We will focus on understanding different types of costs for wastewater systems, how systems can select rate setting objectives and match those with appropriate rate structures, as well as best practices for rate setting and design. Learning Objectives: Develop rate setting objectives Determine the cost of providing wastewater service Anticipate changes in revenues year-to-year by changes in use Measure the affordability of rates for all of your customers Create rate structures that reflect your rate setting objectives Presenter: Dr. Jason Barrett, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University Extension Service/Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute REGISTER HERE

Description: This webinar is designed for personnel responsible for the proper application of common math principals encountered during water operations. It will show basic concepts and principals of distribution and pump hydraulics. Pressure, head calculations, and flow rate will be shown through math calculations. It is also an excellent course for individuals preparing for one of the certification exams. A calculator is recommended. Presenter: K.T. Newman, President, Utility Contractors LLC, Canton, MS