What You Should Know About Rainwater Collection Systems for Texas Communities
Marble Falls, Big Spring, and El Paso have something in common – they stopped treating their water systems like three different problems. One Water means connecting what used to be separate: the drinking water plant, the wastewater plant, and stormwater management all work together now.
Leveraging the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for Rural Water and Sewer Communities: An Exploration
Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) is a critical factor that impacts wastewater collection systems and wastewater treatment plants. Simply put, I&I refers to stormwater and groundwater that unintentionally enters the sewer system. This usually happens via illegal connections, cross connections, foundation drains, roof drains, broken lines, unsealed manholes, or root infiltration.
Unlocking The Power of the Rural Water Assistance Fund for Your Community
As dedicated contributors to rural water and sewer communities, we all wear multiple hats. One important part of our role is understanding and utilizing available resources to maximize the potential of our local water and sewer systems. Today, we are focusing on a game-changing resource for small rural utilities, the Rural Water Assistance Fund (RWAF) Program.
Transforming Rural Water and Sewer Communities: Unlock the Potential of the Texas Water Development Fund (DFund) Loan Program
Living in a rural water and sewer community means playing various roles to ensure the wellbeing of your neighbors. This responsibility also involves learning about different ways to enhance the quality of life for everyone around you. One such avenue is through funding programs, such as the Texas Water Development Fund (DFund) Loan Program, that can help improve water and wastewater infrastructure. Here are the key things you need to know about the DFund and how it can be beneficial for your community.