Information about regionalization options and financial impacts is essential to understand what this approach can do to increase financial stability in the water and wastewater sector, including the variety of paths available. Partnerships between water and wastewater utilities can consist … Read more
Water and wastewater rate setting is one of local government’s most important environmental and public health responsibilities. The EFC and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation conducted surveys of what water and wastewater utilities in the state of Vermont charge in … Read more
NC Water Wastewater Funds 2021 This table lists the public funding sources for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects in the State of North Carolina. The table is updated frequently, as contact information and details for the program managers change. Last … Read more
When was it? March 22, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 PM EST Description: This webinar addressed barriers and concerns for municipalities throughout the integrated planning process. We heard presentations from two municipalities that have successfully completed wastewater and stormwater integrated plans. We … Read more
Since March 2020, the U.S. Federal government has passed coronavirus relief and stimulus bills that funded various programs. Some of the programs can assist residents or businesses in paying their water or wastewater bills in certain circumstances. The federal coronavirus … Read more
In this webinar, participants learned how to evaluate both stormwater and wastewater projects when developing their integrated plan. Element 4 of EPA’s integrated planning process is key to assessing and prioritizing which suite of projects to implement to meet water … Read more
Currently, the water and wastewater sector is extremely dispersed; there are tens of thousands of water utilities and authorities across the country. At the same time, the nation and world is facing a time of growing complexity and unprecedented change … Read more
Regional solutions, including the development of interlocal agreements to provide services, is one of many potential approaches that enable water and wastewater utilities meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands. Joining resources and streamlining operations and decision-making can enhance efficiency. Partnerships … Read more
Regional solutions, including consolidation of water and wastewater services, is one of many potential approaches that enable utilities to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands. Joining resources and streamlining operations and decision-making can enhance efficiency. Partnerships between utilities can consist … Read more
A synthesis of the financial implications of consolidating water utilities based on the experience of eight communities. The US Water Alliance and the UNC Environmental Finance Center are committed to advancing fact-based, common-ground solutions to our nation’s most pressing water … Read more
