Engineers for Communities
Engineers for Communities
[email protected] (Michael Groselle)
Addressing Small System Challenges with Water and Wastewater Experts | WEFTEC SERIES 2 EP1
14 minutes Posted Oct 25, 2024 at 4:03 pm.
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WaterOperator.org serves as a clearinghouse for resources and support specifically tailored to small utilities, providing easy access to information operators need. ★ Learn about the technical assistance and water loss surveys available to help small systems detect and fix leaks in their water distribution systems, saving money and improving efficiency. ★ Small systems can access free assistance from organizations like RCAP, funded by the EPA, to help identify problems and secure funding for infrastructure improvements. ★ Discover the importance of creating asset management plans to ensure small systems are financially sustainable and able to address future infrastructure needs. ★ Explore how small communities can overcome workforce shortages, prevent loss of trained operators to larger systems, and promote collaborative approaches, like shared operators, for more sustainable operations. ★ Learn about innovative decentralized wastewater systems and their role in solving infrastructure challenges for remote communities.