Wastewater

Free Webinar Series for Small Wastewater Systems

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Small wastewater systems staff have the opportunity to attend a free webinar series to help small wastewater systems access Federal funding. The organizers, Environmental Finance Center Network and the Capacity Collaborative, says the sessions are designed for decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city council/commission members, board members, … Read more

2025 Utility Rate Survey Results 

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AE2S Nexus has begun mailing or hand delivering the 2025 edition of the annual Utility Rate Survey. We would like to thank the 240 participants this year. AE2S Nexus received responses from 131 systems serving populations 5,000 and greater, 61 systems serving populations less than 5,000, and 48 Regional Rural systems.  Survey data was solicited … Read more

$49 Million to Help Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities Address Wastewater Challenges

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Rural, small, and Tribal systems often face unique financial and operational challenges related to workforce shortages and declining rate bases, in addition to the common challenges of aging infrastructure and increasing costs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently announced $49 million in funding to technical assistance providers to help communities address wastewater challenges through … Read more

$30.7 Million Available for Small and Rural Water Systems

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the availability of up to $30.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training to support small and/or rural drinking water and wastewater systems. The grant provides funding to organizations that work side-by-side with water systems by giving them the necessary tools and training to ensure communities … Read more

New Website Lists Funding Status for Each State

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) created a new website to track the status of State Revolving Fund (SRF) funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has provided $50 billion for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades. About 85% of the funding is allocated through Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF … Read more

How Asset Management Programs Benefit Utilities

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Asset Management Program

Utilities have recently experienced increased capital, operation, and maintenance costs. The cause in many cases can be attributed to aging infrastructure that was built in the last century. In addition, heightened regulatory requirements associated with the implementation of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act increased the cost of compliance while the upcoming … Read more