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The Power of Words: Survey Results on Communicating the Need for a Water Rate Increase Part 2
March 13, 2015Our first post this week presented overall findings from a survey conducted on communication between staff and elected officials regarding water utility finances. As many would assume, a solid working … Read More about The Power of Words: Survey Results on Communicating the Need for a Water Rate Increase Part 2
Drinking Water & WastewaterGet What You Need: Survey results on communicating the need for a water rate increase
March 10, 2015The water industry is facing unprecedented capital needs, needs which will largely be recovered through increased rates. Sitting between public utilities and the public are governing boards trying to make … Read More about Get What You Need: Survey results on communicating the need for a water rate increase
Drinking Water & WastewaterThe Triangle: Best Place to Live, Work, Play… and Innovate for Water Quality Protection?
March 3, 2015North Carolina’s Research Triangle has for years been featured on the list of seminal bests. Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill are some of the most educated, economically prosperous, family … Read More about The Triangle: Best Place to Live, Work, Play… and Innovate for Water Quality Protection?
Watersheds, Wetlands & StormwaterKey Financial Indicators for Water and Wastewater Systems: Operating Ratio
February 27, 2015* This blog was originally posted on the UNC EFC’s previous website on February 27th, 2015, and has been re-posted on our current website for our audience’s viewing. By … Read More about Key Financial Indicators for Water and Wastewater Systems: Operating Ratio
General Information, Smart Management for Small Water Systems, Waste ManagementGreen Infrastructure Programs at Local Governments– What’s in a Name?
February 19, 2015Many local governments have been creating programs to improve water quality by addressing non-point sources of pollution. Over the years the approach itself has had different names. Terms such as … Read More about Green Infrastructure Programs at Local Governments– What’s in a Name?
Watersheds, Wetlands & StormwaterFour Myths about Water Rate Setting
February 12, 2015Infrastructure has been in the news a lot lately. The president highlighted it in his budget speech/State of the Union address, and if you live in North Carolina, you heard the … Read More about Four Myths about Water Rate Setting
Drinking Water & Wastewater, Smart Management for Small Water Systems“Decouple” of Electric Utility Business Models in the Solar Age
February 3, 2015In North Carolina, and around the country, growth in the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) power has accelerated dramatically in recent years. However, from the standpoint of financing the provision of … Read More about “Decouple” of Electric Utility Business Models in the Solar Age
EnergySmall Water Systems with Financial Difficulties are More Likely to Violate EPA Regulations
January 28, 2015One hazard that water utilities with financial difficulties face is an increased risk of falling out of compliance of federal requirements and drinking water regulations. Violating regulations often triggers enforcement actions (and sometimes … Read More about Small Water Systems with Financial Difficulties are More Likely to Violate EPA Regulations
Drinking Water & Wastewater, Smart Management for Small Water Systems