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The Good Side of Debt: Why Borrowing Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

February 12, 2025

    By Hope Thomson, Senior Project Director, SOG Environmental Finance Center Utilities providing water and wastewater services must find a way to finance infrastructure repair, replacement, or improvement to meet current and future needs. Often, there is a reluctance … Read more

Resolutions for Utility Financial Health in 2025

January 16, 2025

    By Hope Thomson, Senior Project Director, SOG Environmental Finance Center Local governments can still make a New Year’s resolution for their water utility in 2025. While resolutions often falter, the New Year is a prime opportunity to reassess … Read more

Federal Water and Wastewater Funding for Tribal Nations

October 31, 2024

    By Emma Copenhaver, Project Analyst, SOG Environmental Finance Center In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many utilities in western North Carolina are seeking funding and support from state and federal agencies. Accessing these resources is critical for safely … Read more

NCWaterWARN: What It Is and How to Access This Vital Resource

October 22, 2024

    By Emma Copenhaver, Project Analyst, SOG Environmental Finance Center In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many utilities in western North Carolina are seeking funding and support from state and federal agencies. Accessing these resources is critical for disaster … Read more

Resuming Water and Wastewater Service After a Major Disruption

October 21, 2024

    By Anna Patterson, Project Director, SOG Environmental Finance Center, and Alicea Easthope-Frazer, Senior Project Director, SOG Environmental Finance Center Public Water and Wastewater Systems Following Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024, many water and wastewater systems in Western … Read more

Resource Hub: NC W/WW Systems Looking to Improve Viability

September 18, 2024

Water and wastewater (W/WW) systems are critical infrastructures that directly impact North Carolina’s communities’ health, safety, and quality of life. Many of these systems, especially those in rural or underserved areas, face significant challenges in maintaining operational and financial viability. … Read more

Water and Wastewater Funding Sources for North Carolina

July 30, 2024

This document provides a comprehensive list of funding opportunities for water and wastewater projects in North Carolina. The document includes various programs from federal, state, and non-profit organizations, detailing their purpose, eligible applicants, and application processes. This document also includes … Read more

Cumulative Burden Dashboard

June 20, 2024

This dashboard provides North Carolina’s drinking water utilities, municipalities, and other related organizations with insight into potential social or environmental burdens that may impact the populations they serve. It ties together demographic and environmental data from both national and state-level … Read more