Each year, there are big deadlines that must be met and often are dreaded because they involve some serious number crunching. For individuals, it’s income tax season. For county governments, it’s property tax billing and collection. For water systems, it’s the CCR.
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is due to customers and state regulators by July 1.

Training isn't just for water operators, and it doesn’t have to be boring – we have video to prove it.

Water operators are required to undergo certain hours of training in order to get required state and federal certification, but all water employees and those who work with the water systems can benefit from training.

Growing populations and a shrinking economy mean tough times for small water systems. In times like these, the best solution may be to band together.
Regionalization isn’t always the most desired solution, but it can be the best solution for the sake of the customers. Pooling resources can help save both water systems time, money and resources.
In this edition of eBulletin, we’ll examine the concept of regionalization, the pros and cons and a few scenarios where regionalization helped small water systems survive.

The EPA Office of Water's Green Infrastructure website communicates the “what, why, and how” of green infrastructure to municipalities, developers, and the general public.  Green infrastructure uses vegetation, soils and natural processes to manage water and create healthier urban environments.  The website is a one-stop shop for resources on green infrastructure that features improved navigability and up-to-date content.