Addressing Small System Challenges with Water and Wastewater Experts | WEFTEC SERIES 2 | EP 1

In this episode, join Michael Groselle as he interviews Steve Wilson from WaterOperator.org, where they explore the critical issues facing small water systems and the resources available to help municipalities and utilities tackle challenges such as water loss and operator training.


★ WaterOperator.org serves as a clearinghouse for resources and support specifically tailored to small utilities, providing easy access to information operators need.

★ Learn about the technical assistance and water loss surveys available to help small systems detect and fix leaks in their water distribution systems, saving money and improving efficiency.

★ Small systems can access free assistance from organizations like RCAP, funded by the EPA, to help identify problems and secure funding for infrastructure improvements.

★ Discover the importance of creating asset management plans to ensure small systems are financially sustainable and able to address future infrastructure needs.

★ Explore how small communities can overcome workforce shortages, prevent loss of trained operators to larger systems, and promote collaborative approaches, like shared operators, for more sustainable operations.

★ Learn about innovative decentralized wastewater systems and their role in solving infrastructure challenges for remote communities.