SW EFC Tribal Wastewater Program

About the Program

Through the SW EFC Tribal Wastewater program, we aim to: 

  • Provide training and technical assistance to tribal communities for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution. 
  • Enable tribal communities to comply with environmental regulations and build their technical, managerial, and financial capacity to sustainably operate wastewater infrastructure. 
  • Ensure that tribal communities have access to public funding to meet wastewater infrastructure needs.
  • Support tribal communities in protecting both public health and the environment.

Through this program we can help tribal wastewater systems in EPA regions 6, 7, and 8. 

Download our program flyer here!

Contact Us

For general project information, reach out to our program email: swefctribal@unm.edu

    Upcoming Events

    Tribal Wastewater Operator Certification Series

    Over this 10-part webinar series, we will cover everything from how to become certified, to an overview of different treatment processes, to specifics on the different parts of the processes including wastewater math. The series is specific to Tribal wastewater system personnel in EPA Regions 6, 7, and 8.

    Download the series flyer here.

    Sessions will occur every 4 weeks on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm MT/2-4 pm CT beginning on December 11, 2024, and running through August 20, 2025

    News and Past Events

    WEBINAR: Intro to the SW EFCs EPA Regions 6, 7 & 8 Tribal Wastewater Program

    March 25th, 2024–30 minute recorded webinar introducing the Tribal Wastewater Program.

    WEBINAR: SW EFC Infrastructure Funding for Tribal Water Utilities Webinar

    June 27th, 2024–1 hour recorded webinar going over infrastructure funding opportunities for tribal water utilities.

    EPA Invests $41 million in New Technical Assistance to Help Communities Address Wastewater Challenges

    SW EFC is selected for the EPA’s Rural, Small, and Tribal Wastewater Technical Assistance Grant Program under Priority Areas 1, 2, and 3.

    WEBINAR: Intro to the CWSRF for Tribes

    10/17/2024 – 50 minute recorded webinar introducing how Tribes can use the CWRSF.

    WEBINAR: State Specific Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Opportunities for Tribes in Montana and the Dakotas

    10/29/2024 – 50 minute recorded webinar about state specific wastewater funding for Tribal Nations (Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota)

     

     

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