The UNC EFC completed a statewide stormwater fee survey in Iowa, collecting and analyzing fee structures for over 70% of stormwater utilities across the state. These structures paint a picture of Iowa’s stormwater management priorities and can be used as … Continued
This interactive dashboard is designed to assist utility managers and local officials with benchmarking residential water and wastewater rates against multiple attributes, including system characteristics, customer base socioeconomic conditions, and geography. This dashboard covers over 70% of water and/or wastewater … Continued
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Post by Emma Copenhaver, Project Analyst at the UNC Environmental Finance Center What Is Septic? When you flush the toilet, take a shower, or do the dishes, water is being used to wash away waste, but where does this … Continued
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This report answers the top 5 financial questions about integrated planning. What are the financial benefits of developing an integrated plan? How do municipalities prioritize their water infrastructure investments to get the biggest bang for the buck? What is an … Continued
Post by Austin Thompson, PhD Research Assistant at the UNC EFC Stormwater management is a growing concern for local governments across the United States. Indeed, as development footprints grow and the climate changes, water quality and quantity issues … Continued
Climate change is causing increases in both total precipitation volume and precipitation intensity. A warming climate also causes seawater to expand and ice over land to melt, contributing to sea level rise. These changes in global patterns increase the frequency … Continued
Post by Evan Kirk, Project Director at the UNC EFC In the Summer of 2021, the EFC identified more than $2.76 billion in stormwater capital needs in North Carolina over the next 15 years. Recognizing this need, the North Carolina … Continued
Post by Evan Kirk, Project Director at the UNC EFC This blog is part of an ongoing series of blogs on the integrated planning framework and its benefits. See previous posts on how integrated planning has empowered communities to address … Continued
