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"How Does a Grease Trap Work Fat oils and grease also known as FOG if left unchecked can lead to blockages in sewers and cause serious issues to wastewater infrastructure and the environment. Thats where grease traps come in SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/ Additional Modeling by:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T13:00Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements

"How Does a Septic System Work Septic systems are a common method of waste treatment that are implemented in millions of homes across the United States alone. But how do they work ANIMATIONS TO WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/WuPMrCbp5VE This animation was made in collaboration with the New Mexico Environment Department: https://www.env.nm.gov/ Written by: Michael Broussard NMED LW Program Manager To learn more about on-site decentralized wastewater visit: https://infohub.swefc.unm.edu/odww/ SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog:"
YouTube Link 2021-09-22T20:48Z [----] followers, 1.1M engagements

"How Does a Grease Trap Work Fat oils and grease also known as FOG if left unchecked can lead to blockages in sewers and cause serious issues to wastewater infrastructure and the environment. Thats where grease traps come in"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T16:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Advanced WW Math In the ninth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over wastewater math concepts equations and examples of clarifier biological process BOD disinfection and process control math"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T15:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Regulatory Requirements: NPDES Permits OSHA and Safety In the first half of the tenth and final session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over regulatory requirements for NPDES permits. In the second half we cover wastewater operator safety including OSHA regulations and safety programs electrical hazards lockout and tagout programs chemical hazards confined spaces and excavation hazards"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T20:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"PFAS: How Do Forever Chemicals Get in Our Water #water #drinkingwater #epa PFAS in our drinking water are a growing concern. But what are they And where do they come from"
YouTube Link 2024-06-14T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"How Do Your Essential Water Services Get Funded Filling up a glass of water in the sink or washing a load of dishes seem like everyday tasks but maintaining these water and wastewater services is anything but cheap. The State Revolving Fund is a solution to providing continual funding for many water and wastewater needs. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-17T18:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Disinfection"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T16:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Preliminary Treatment and Sedimentation In the fourth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over pretreatment and sedimentation for wastewater treatment systems. The pretreatment section includes the basic principles of pretreatment the equipment used and some best practices. The sedimentation section discusses the science behind sedimentation and floatation and goes over associated terms. We discuss sedimentation in grit removal primary treatment secondary treatment and side processes. This section also included a live"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T17:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Sludge Judge Demonstration This video shows operators how to use a sludge judge to measure the sludge blanket depth of a wastewater clarifier. This includes the components of a sludge judge a brief overview of clarifiers safety procedures and our demonstration"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T14:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Op Cert Water - Program Overview Test Format Study & Test Tips SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T16:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Beyond The Pipes: Exploring Waste & Water Careers Explore a day in the life of a large system water operator at the University of New Mexico where we interview Mr. David Thomas Water Systems Supervisor of UNM at the Ford Utility Center. To learn more about water operators and their personal stories career pathways and other resources visit https://wateroperatorstories.unm.edu/ today"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T19:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Op Cert Wastewater - Program Overview Test Format Study & Test Tips SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T16:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Why Water & Wastewater Systems are So Expensive We rely on water and wastewater infrastructure every day. But have you ever wondered what the different costs of building and running that infrastructure might be Theres a lot of steps to get infrastructure built and to keep it working for years to come. Lets take a look at each step SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T02:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Activated Sludge In the sixth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over biological wastewater treatment and the activated sludge process including an overview of activated sludge process operations three basic variations (conventional high rate and extended aeration) process controls variables activated sludge and bacteria health common issues and safety concerns"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T17:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Solar Panels Save Cities Thousands at Wastewater Plants Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Solar power can be utilized to cut costs and reduce emissions. #water #wastewater #energy"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T17:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Integrated Asset Management Framework The SWEFC presented a review of traditional asset management covering all five core components: Level of Service Current State of the Assets Criticality Life Cycle Costing and Long-Term Funding. SWEFC staff discussed how green infrastructure was incorporated into the traditional gray asset management framework. Finally SWEFC staff introduced the framework and demonstrated how to use the online guidebook. The remaining time was dedicated to discussion about the framework. Presenters: Heather Himmelberger Hayley Hajic Dawn Nall"
YouTube Link 2021-04-18T22:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFC Intro to the CWSRF for Tribal Systems The CWSRF program is a federal-state partnership that provides low-cost financing to communities for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects including municipal wastewater facilities nonpoint source pollution control decentralized wastewater treatment systems stormwater runoff mitigation green infrastructure estuary protection and water reuse. While this program is not widely used by Tribal utilities they are eligible to receive infrastructure funding through the program and can benefit from very low interest rates (0.01% in some"
YouTube Link 2024-10-17T20:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Level of Service Intermediate Asset Management Series"
YouTube Link 2021-04-28T17:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"WEBINAR: Asset Management Core Component [--] - Required Level of Service This is an opportunity for your water system to participate in a training event that helps the utility answer the question "How can we spend our limited dollars to have the greatest impact" This webinar provides an overview of Asset Management and discusses the second core component of Asset Management Required Level of Service. asset management water systems asset management water systems"
YouTube Link 2017-01-30T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Preliminary Solar Cost and Savings Calculator EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T22:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Are Your Water Services Funded The State Revolving Fund can be an attractive funding option for many utilities because it covers a broad range of projects with different loan options. But how does one apply for those funds SWEFC Switchboard: https://swefcsrfswitchboard.unm.edu/srf/ EPA DWSRF: https://www.epa.gov/dwsrf EPA CWSRF: https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T16:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Advanced Wastewater Math - MCRT Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) is an important parameter used in wastewater operations to assess the condition of activated sludge processes. MCRT is a measurement of the amount of time cells spend in the activated sludge process and helps determine the treatment efficiency of the process. This video provides an overview of MCRT and walkthroughs of a the type of MCRT problems operators may encounter for operator certification"
YouTube Link 2024-03-07T21:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"How Does a Toilet Work #wastewater #toilet Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush a toilet How does it work exactly Let's take a look"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T16:20Z [----] followers, 64.4K engagements

"Grease Trap Inspection Demonstration This educational video presents the components of a grease trap and demonstrates how to conduct a simple inspection of a grease trap. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-12-27T18:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Why Is a Standard Operating Procedure Important Standard Operating Procedures are written for a variety of tasks. An S.O.P. limits confusion promotes effective training of new employees and standardizes complex procedures. Its important theyre followed to ensure safety quality and efficiency. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy"
YouTube Link 2022-01-31T21:14Z [----] followers, 85.5K engagements

"How Does A Septic Tank Handle Liquids AND Solids #wastewater #treatment #septictank For homes not connected to a public wastewater system a septic tank may be a good option for treating wastewater. But how does a septic tank handle both solid and liquid waste"
YouTube Link 2024-08-06T02:02Z [----] followers, 327K engagements

"WEBINAR: [----] Severance Tax Bond Application Training & Asset Management Training This is the Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) webinar which was recorded live on 3/2/2016. Presenters include: - Rebecca Martinez Chief ALTSD Capital Projects Bureau - Barbara Romero Coordinator ALTSD Capital Projects - Heather Himmelberger Director Southwest EFC"
YouTube Link 2017-01-24T20:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Wastewater Operator Exam Study Guide and Test Tips This video will explain how studying for your wastewater operator test is like training for a big basketball game. Prepare properly and you are more likely to come out a champion"
YouTube Link 2023-04-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Treatment Ponds & Fixed Film Media In the fifth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over wastewater treatment ponds or lagoons and fixed film media. The pond/lagoon section goes over types of ponds biological processes O&M analysis safety and more. The fixed film media section discusses what fixed film media is different types components of facilities how they operate and how to troubleshoot them"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T19:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Crucial Tips for Keeping Your Lagoon Clean #water #wastewater #lagoon"
YouTube Link 2024-11-27T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFC Infrastructure Funding for Tribal Water Utilities Webinar 6-27-24 SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-07-02T18:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Asset Inventory and Mapping for Small Colorado Water Systems Description: This webinar is part of our Smart Management for Small Water Systems Program funded by the EPA. The webinar covers types of inventory data that can and should be collected; condition assessment readily available data collection apps; creating a basic data collection form within an application; avoiding common data collection mistakes; and building data collection into daily system activity"
YouTube Link 2021-06-24T23:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Septic Tanks: DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES Not taking care of your septic system can be a costly mistake. Here's what you should do to keep your system healthy and working. Check out the resources below for more information on septic system care. https://efcnetwork.org/signs-of-a-full-septic-tank/ https://efcnetwork.org/is-it-safe-to-simply-install-your-septic-tank-and-forget-it/ https://efcnetwork.org/protecting-your-septic-system-during-landscaping-season/ https://efcnetwork.org/septic-tank-inspection-basics/ https://www.hapchukinc.com/blog-item-how-often-does-my-septic-tank-need-pumped SW"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] - How to Become Certified Study & Test Tips In this first session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we talk about what it means to be a certified wastewater operator we look at the benefits of certification and we learn about the different certification programs available to Tribal wastewater operators in EPA Regions [--] [--] and [--]. In addition we learn how to study effectively and provide insight into the exam along with tips on how to make the multiple choice format work for you"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T21:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Collection and Mechanical Systems In the third session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over basic wastewater collection systems to provide an overview of how collection systems operate terminology basic design elements and collections topics including cleaning and maintenance lift stations manholes maps piping and joints and service connections. We will also be going over wastewater mechanical systems including hydraulic basics pump basics and centrifugal pumps"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Solids Handling In the seventh session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over solids handling including sludge thickening dewatering digester basics aerobic digestion anaerobic digestion and land application"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"ALTSD Capital Outlay Request Application"
YouTube Link 2018-03-27T15:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Stop the Drip: Leak Detection Basics for Small System Operators SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T02:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Does an Aerobic Septic System Work Conventional Anaerobic Septic System Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=SQsBPqTvGU0 SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T23:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"2018 Capital Outlay Application Training The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) provides accessible integrated services to older adults adults with disabilities and caregivers to assist them in maintaining their independence dignity autonomy health safety and economic well-being thereby empowering them to live on their own terms in their own communities as productively as possible"
YouTube Link 2017-02-07T18:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFC Montana North Dakota South Dakota Funding Sources for Tribal Wastewater Systems While you may be familiar with the many federal wastewater infrastructure funding opportunities available to Tribal Nations did you know that there are state specific funding opportunities as well During this webinar we will look at state specific wastewater funding opportunities for Tribal Nations located in Montana South Dakota and North Dakota"
YouTube Link 2024-11-07T21:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Much Does Wastewater Energy Cost SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Basics of Data Accuracy and Validity When you develop a Water Loss Control Program you must base decisions on the data you have available. Understanding the accuracy and validity of the data will help you decide whether the investments in actions are reasonable or whether additional data quality or validity should be undertaken before making the investment. This training covers: How to assess the accuracy and validity of the data you are using How to evaluate the quality of the data to make sound decisions going forward Steps to take to improve data quality"
YouTube Link 2021-05-27T16:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Capital Improvement Planning: Where Do I Begin This video demonstrates how to begin creating a simple capital improvement (CIP) plan using common tools and strategies recommended by the Southwest Environmental Finance Center. In this video we walkthrough how to create an asset inventory using the Small Community Assistance Planning (SCAP) tool priortize projects to address assets in need organize a CIP timeline and discuss the remaining components needed for a CIP. Download SCAP tool here: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Resources.php SCAP Resources:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T18:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Solar for Water and Wastewater Systems: Using PV Watts to Evaluate Solar Potential For Your Facility In this tutorial Danish Kumar of the University of Maryland's Environmental Finance Center walks you through NREL's PVWatts Calculator to estimate potential solar energy production at your water or wastewater facility. This free tool is perfect for early scoping and assessing the feasibility of solar at your site. https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/" SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T19:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Introduction to Wastewater Math [--] In the second session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over basic wastewater math concepts including unit conversions Davidson pie wheel volume velocity flow detention time concentrations and percent removal. We go over an example together and then the viewer does the calculation on their own and selects a multiple choice answer"
YouTube Link 2025-01-13T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Using a Metal Detector to Detect Buried Water Assets A metal detector is a useful tool for finding buried water assets like manholes. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T03:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2017 ALTSD Capital Asset Management Training Webinar This webinar discusses the asset management requirements that are part of the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department capital funding program"
YouTube Link 2017-03-20T23:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Preliminary Solar Cost and Savings Calculator EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T22:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Does an Aerobic Septic System Work Conventional Anaerobic Septic System Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=SQsBPqTvGU0 SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T23:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Using a Metal Detector to Detect Buried Water Assets A metal detector is a useful tool for finding buried water assets like manholes. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T03:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Much Does Wastewater Energy Cost SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Solar for Water and Wastewater Systems: Using PV Watts to Evaluate Solar Potential For Your Facility In this tutorial Danish Kumar of the University of Maryland's Environmental Finance Center walks you through NREL's PVWatts Calculator to estimate potential solar energy production at your water or wastewater facility. This free tool is perfect for early scoping and assessing the feasibility of solar at your site. https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/" SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T19:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Stop the Drip: Leak Detection Basics for Small System Operators SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T02:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Why Water & Wastewater Systems are So Expensive We rely on water and wastewater infrastructure every day. But have you ever wondered what the different costs of building and running that infrastructure might be Theres a lot of steps to get infrastructure built and to keep it working for years to come. Lets take a look at each step SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T02:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Regulatory Requirements: NPDES Permits OSHA and Safety In the first half of the tenth and final session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over regulatory requirements for NPDES permits. In the second half we cover wastewater operator safety including OSHA regulations and safety programs electrical hazards lockout and tagout programs chemical hazards confined spaces and excavation hazards"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T20:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Septic Tanks: DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES Not taking care of your septic system can be a costly mistake. Here's what you should do to keep your system healthy and working. Check out the resources below for more information on septic system care. https://efcnetwork.org/signs-of-a-full-septic-tank/ https://efcnetwork.org/is-it-safe-to-simply-install-your-septic-tank-and-forget-it/ https://efcnetwork.org/protecting-your-septic-system-during-landscaping-season/ https://efcnetwork.org/septic-tank-inspection-basics/ https://www.hapchukinc.com/blog-item-how-often-does-my-septic-tank-need-pumped SW"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Advanced WW Math In the ninth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over wastewater math concepts equations and examples of clarifier biological process BOD disinfection and process control math"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T15:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Disinfection"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T16:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Does a Toilet Work #wastewater #toilet Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush a toilet How does it work exactly Let's take a look"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T16:20Z [----] followers, 64.4K engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Solids Handling In the seventh session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over solids handling including sludge thickening dewatering digester basics aerobic digestion anaerobic digestion and land application"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Does a Grease Trap Work Fat oils and grease also known as FOG if left unchecked can lead to blockages in sewers and cause serious issues to wastewater infrastructure and the environment. Thats where grease traps come in SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/ Additional Modeling by:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T13:00Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Activated Sludge In the sixth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over biological wastewater treatment and the activated sludge process including an overview of activated sludge process operations three basic variations (conventional high rate and extended aeration) process controls variables activated sludge and bacteria health common issues and safety concerns"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T17:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Solar Panels Save Cities Thousands at Wastewater Plants Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Solar power can be utilized to cut costs and reduce emissions. #water #wastewater #energy"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T17:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Beyond The Pipes: Exploring Waste & Water Careers Explore a day in the life of a large system water operator at the University of New Mexico where we interview Mr. David Thomas Water Systems Supervisor of UNM at the Ford Utility Center. To learn more about water operators and their personal stories career pathways and other resources visit https://wateroperatorstories.unm.edu/ today"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T19:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Treatment Ponds & Fixed Film Media In the fifth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over wastewater treatment ponds or lagoons and fixed film media. The pond/lagoon section goes over types of ponds biological processes O&M analysis safety and more. The fixed film media section discusses what fixed film media is different types components of facilities how they operate and how to troubleshoot them"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T19:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Capital Improvement Planning: Where Do I Begin This video demonstrates how to begin creating a simple capital improvement (CIP) plan using common tools and strategies recommended by the Southwest Environmental Finance Center. In this video we walkthrough how to create an asset inventory using the Small Community Assistance Planning (SCAP) tool priortize projects to address assets in need organize a CIP timeline and discuss the remaining components needed for a CIP. Download SCAP tool here: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Resources.php SCAP Resources:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T18:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Don't Flush "Flushable" Wipes Wet wipes baby wipes why is it a bad idea to flush these so called "flushable" wipes SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T13:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Preliminary Treatment and Sedimentation In the fourth session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over pretreatment and sedimentation for wastewater treatment systems. The pretreatment section includes the basic principles of pretreatment the equipment used and some best practices. The sedimentation section discusses the science behind sedimentation and floatation and goes over associated terms. We discuss sedimentation in grit removal primary treatment secondary treatment and side processes. This section also included a live"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T17:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Collection and Mechanical Systems In the third session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over basic wastewater collection systems to provide an overview of how collection systems operate terminology basic design elements and collections topics including cleaning and maintenance lift stations manholes maps piping and joints and service connections. We will also be going over wastewater mechanical systems including hydraulic basics pump basics and centrifugal pumps"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T19:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] Introduction to Wastewater Math [--] In the second session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we go over basic wastewater math concepts including unit conversions Davidson pie wheel volume velocity flow detention time concentrations and percent removal. We go over an example together and then the viewer does the calculation on their own and selects a multiple choice answer"
YouTube Link 2025-01-13T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Grease Trap Inspection Demonstration This educational video presents the components of a grease trap and demonstrates how to conduct a simple inspection of a grease trap. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-12-27T18:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFCs Tribal WW OpCert Session [--] - How to Become Certified Study & Test Tips In this first session of the SW EFCs Tribal wastewater operator certification series we talk about what it means to be a certified wastewater operator we look at the benefits of certification and we learn about the different certification programs available to Tribal wastewater operators in EPA Regions [--] [--] and [--]. In addition we learn how to study effectively and provide insight into the exam along with tips on how to make the multiple choice format work for you"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T21:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"What Can an Integrated Water Plan Do for Your Community #water #environment #wastewater"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T17:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Green Infrastructure Can Benefit Your City Green infrastructure is a variety of natural solutions to tackle environmental challenges in cities. But what does that look like ANIMATIONS TO WATCH NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=qi_dwyo3fNU&list=PLCMcL_tJa40CyeNnQzyZWnsUWbJKhPHig&index=20 SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-12-01T01:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Crucial Tips for Keeping Your Lagoon Clean #water #wastewater #lagoon"
YouTube Link 2024-11-27T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"SW EFC Montana North Dakota South Dakota Funding Sources for Tribal Wastewater Systems While you may be familiar with the many federal wastewater infrastructure funding opportunities available to Tribal Nations did you know that there are state specific funding opportunities as well During this webinar we will look at state specific wastewater funding opportunities for Tribal Nations located in Montana South Dakota and North Dakota"
YouTube Link 2024-11-07T21:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Are Your Water Services Funded The State Revolving Fund can be an attractive funding option for many utilities because it covers a broad range of projects with different loan options. But how does one apply for those funds SWEFC Switchboard: https://swefcsrfswitchboard.unm.edu/srf/ EPA DWSRF: https://www.epa.gov/dwsrf EPA CWSRF: https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T16:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFC Intro to the CWSRF for Tribal Systems The CWSRF program is a federal-state partnership that provides low-cost financing to communities for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects including municipal wastewater facilities nonpoint source pollution control decentralized wastewater treatment systems stormwater runoff mitigation green infrastructure estuary protection and water reuse. While this program is not widely used by Tribal utilities they are eligible to receive infrastructure funding through the program and can benefit from very low interest rates (0.01% in some"
YouTube Link 2024-10-17T20:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"How Common Are Septic Systems Roughly 25% of homes across the globe aren't connected to public wastewater systems but why Learn About Septic Systems: https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-09-23T16:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"How We Use Oxygen To Clean Water Oxygen is a vital component in supporting all kinds of life on our planet even tiny microscopic life that consumes contaminants in wastewater helping to clean it. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/ education water wastewater education water wastewater"
YouTube Link 2024-08-21T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Does A Septic Tank Handle Liquids AND Solids #wastewater #treatment #septictank For homes not connected to a public wastewater system a septic tank may be a good option for treating wastewater. But how does a septic tank handle both solid and liquid waste"
YouTube Link 2024-08-06T02:02Z [----] followers, 327K engagements

"Green Infrastructure: Adaptable Solutions for Your Climate This video provides an overview of the benefits of green infrastructure (GI) including examples of GI in action in different climates throughout the United States. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-07-11T16:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"SW EFC Infrastructure Funding for Tribal Water Utilities Webinar 6-27-24 SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-07-02T18:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How Algae Can Clean Pollution Natural bodies of water like lakes need a balance of oxygen nutrients and life to sustain a healthy ecosystem. If the balance is upset the entire system is disrupted. Algal Turf Scrubbers can help maintain a healthy balance by using algae to regulate the amount of nutrients entering a water body. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T19:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"PFAS: How Do Forever Chemicals Get in Our Water #water #drinkingwater #epa PFAS in our drinking water are a growing concern. But what are they And where do they come from"
YouTube Link 2024-06-14T17:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Koi Fish in Wastewater Treatment This video provides an overview of the use of fish in wastewater clarifiers. It includes a discussion of various case studies footage from Gatesville TX (where koi have been used in secondary clarifiers for almost two decades) and an interview with the Gatesville Utility Superintendent discussing their history with koi. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's"
YouTube Link 2024-06-10T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Sludge Judge Demonstration This video shows operators how to use a sludge judge to measure the sludge blanket depth of a wastewater clarifier. This includes the components of a sludge judge a brief overview of clarifiers safety procedures and our demonstration"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T14:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The Environmental Finance Center Network - What We Do https://efcnetwork.org/get-help/ The EFCN is made up of universities and non-profits across the country that include many qualified experts who are ready to provide free support to water and wastewater utilities with technical managerial and financial challenges. EFCN Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ SW EFC Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFLA Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-05-17T20:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Where Does Wastewater Go When You Flush Hidden beneath our feet wastewater infrastructure is built to carry wastewater from entire communities to a treatment facility. This infrastructure is designed to tackle many issues concerning health and environmental quality. But how exactly does it work SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-04-17T22:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"Stakeholder Engagement Matters A Hawaiian regulatory agency used a stakeholder engagement tool called Conversation Mapping to reveal the barriers for homeowners to convert their cesspools to comply with state law. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-03-28T06:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Getting Stakeholder Engagement Right We explore the characteristics of good community engagement and the consequences of doing it wrong and then discuss how Conversation Mapping overcomes the most common problems people make when trying to engage their stakeholders. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFLearnAcademy/"
YouTube Link 2024-03-26T06:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Intro to the SW EFCs EPA Regions [--] [--] & [--] Tribal Wastewater Program"
YouTube Link 2024-03-25T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Advanced Wastewater Math - MCRT Mean Cell Residence Time (MCRT) is an important parameter used in wastewater operations to assess the condition of activated sludge processes. MCRT is a measurement of the amount of time cells spend in the activated sludge process and helps determine the treatment efficiency of the process. This video provides an overview of MCRT and walkthroughs of a the type of MCRT problems operators may encounter for operator certification"
YouTube Link 2024-03-07T21:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"How Can a Pond Clean Wastewater #water #wastewater #plumbing #environment"
YouTube Link 2024-02-28T17:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"What Could Go Wrong With Your Sewer System Sewer systems are the underground heroes of water and wastewater systems and play a vital role in protecting public health the environment and overall quality of life in communities around the world. It's important to be aware of the potential problems that can keep a sewer system from functioning properly. SW EFC's Website: https://swefc.unm.edu/home/ EFCN's Website: https://efcnetwork.org/ EFLA's Website: https://efla.unm.edu/home/ EFLA's Blog: https://efla.unm.edu/home/blog/ EFLA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eflearnacademy/ EFLA's"
YouTube Link 2024-02-13T08:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"How to Maintain Your Residential Lagoon Homes with onsite wastewater treatment may use a lagoon as a method for treating wastewater. While lagoons do use natural processes for treatment they still need to be maintained and monitored to keep the lagoon working efficiently and effectively. Here are some tips for maintaining your residential lagoon. Additional Resources: -https://krwa.net/portals/krwa/lifeline/1807/ChemicalsSewageLagoons.pdf -https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8970/Wastewater-Pond-Lagoons-PDF -https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8970/Wastewater-Pond-Lagoons-PDF"
YouTube Link 2023-12-05T15:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"PFAS: Why Are Forever Chemicals In Our Water PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances commonly referred to as "forever chemicals" are creating quite a stir. What gives them their extraordinary persistence and how do they infiltrate our water systems Learn more about PFAS by checking out the resources provided below. Non-Governmental Resource: -Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/pfas-health-risks-underestimated/ Federal Government Resources: -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/pfas -Agency for Toxic"
YouTube Link 2023-10-08T00:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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