{"id":239519,"date":"2021-05-06T19:43:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T19:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/?page_id=239519"},"modified":"2021-05-06T19:56:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T19:56:08","slug":"tribalsurvey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/tribalsurvey\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribal Water Utility Needs Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.3)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.3)&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/phones-scaled-landscape.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; vertical_offset=&#8221;0px&#8221; height=&#8221;235px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset7&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;10px&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tribal Water Utility Survey<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<button class=\"language-button\" style=\"padding: 10px;\" onclick=\"changeLanguageFunction()\"><strong>English<\/strong> \/ <strong><span>Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/strong><\/button>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_tabs module_id=&#8221;english&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;About the Project&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<center>[et_pb_section global_module=\"239509\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/center><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the purpose of this project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>One of the most important aspects of sustainably managing your water system, is the ability to fund asset rehabilitations or replacements when needed.\u202f There are many state and federal funding sources available to help you meet your needs,\u202fbut these programs may or may not be adequately meeting your needs. We, at the\u202fUniversity of New Mexico, with funding from the Water Foundation, are conducting this study\u202fto better understand communities\u2019 needs and concerns about drinking water\u202ffunding \u2013 including what is working and more importantly, what is not.\u202f\u202fOur findings will be shared with the New Mexico state legislature\u202fso\u202fthat your\u202fanswers can help inform necessary revisions to the overall funding program within the State of New Mexico.\u202f We really need your help, through your responses, to gain as much information as possible.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The survey results<\/span><span>, in an a<\/span><span>nonymous manner,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will be analyzed and shared with the New Mexico<\/span><span> <\/span><span>State<\/span><span><\/span> <span>Legislature <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">state <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">government agencies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ultimate goal of the<\/span><span> <\/span><span>study <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inform decision makers and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encourage them to <\/span><span>consider any needed rev<\/span><span>isions <\/span><span>to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> governance of drinking water systems in New Mexico <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in order to promote eas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> receiving grants and loans<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help address <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">principal<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">challenge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s and concerns, and<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">facilitate better system management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why should I participate in this project?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>By participating in this research, you will significantly contribute to the efforts to understand funding for water projects and other related aspects of drinking water, with the ultimate goal of improving drinking water funding <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">statewide. <\/span><span>You will not be directly compensated in any way<\/span><span> for your participation<\/span><span>, although you do have our thanks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What will the information I provide be used for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The survey and follow-up interview results will be analyzed by our team of water research professionals. We will analyze the data for trends and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">correlations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and share our data with law makers and other government officials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do I take the survey?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are a drinking water system employee we hope you will take the survey via the button below. To read more about the survey, click on the &#8220;Complete the Survey&#8221; tab on this website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[et_pb_section global_module=\"239526\"][\/et_pb_section][\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Project Team&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately we are\u00a0 unable to provide a Spanish translation of this page. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The University of New Mexico<\/h3>\n<h3>Southwest Environmental Finance Center<\/h3>\n[et_pb_section global_module=\"239255\"][\/et_pb_section]\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_justified et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_justified et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Complete the Survey&#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Take the survey<\/strong><\/h3>\n[et_pb_section global_module=\"239526\"][\/et_pb_section]\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/esurvey.unm.edu\/opinio\/s?s=137361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><strong>About the survey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Likely one of the most important aspects of sustainably managing your water system is the ability to fund asset rehabilitations or replacements when needed. There are many state and federal funding sources available, but these programs may or may not be adequately meeting your needs. The University of New Mexico, with funding support from the Water Foundation, are conducting this study to better understand communities\u2019 needs and concerns about drinking water funding \u2013 including what is working and more importantly, what is not. Our findings will be shared with the New Mexico state legislature so that your answers can help inform necessary revisions to the overall funding program within the State of New Mexico. You were selected to participate in this study because you are listed as a contract for a public drinking water system in New Mexico. You may not directly benefit from this research, but the knowledge gained will help us better understand drinking water needs and funding, and your input will be presented during drinking water policy discussions in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>If you agree to take part in this study, please complete the survey below. The questions will take approximately to 20 to 30 minutes to complete. <strong><u>Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. You are free to skip any question you choose.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your survey responses will remain anonymous. Your name and the name of the public water system you manage will remain anonymous in any report resulting from this study. Please answer questions to the best of your knowledge and as truthfully as possible. Your responses are very important to us and any individual response will not be associated with you or your water system in any information shared or published.<\/p>\n<p>By proceeding to the survey questions, you are indicating that you have read and understand this project background and agree to participate in this research study. If you would like to request a paper version of the survey, please e-mail us at <a href=\"mailto:swefc@unm.edu\">swefc@unm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>The research team at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center at UNM and its affiliates<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Funding Sources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately we are\u00a0 unable to provide a Spanish translation of this page. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Grants are awarded for specifically designated purposes and do not require repayment. Although systems may regard grants as a more desirable option than loans, these funds may be very competitive, and their availability is diminishing. Many grants also require a loan in addition to the grant in order to fund an entire project. Each state and federal grant program has specific application procedures, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. It is also important to know that grants are not &#8220;free money.&#8221; The funds are coming from local, state, or federal tax revenues or from profits of private businesses or funds from non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Loans entail repayments of principal and interest, although interest rates may be governmentally subsidized. Government loans typically involve relatively low transaction costs, and interest rates may be subsidized, particularly for small communities. Each state and federal loan program has specific application procedures, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. Commercial loans are more flexible than government loans but are typically more expensive for public and private borrowers. Commercial loans may be one of the few available options for privately-owned utilities, although in some states private borrowers may be eligible for state revolving loan funds. State and Federal Loans include U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State Revolving Loan Funds administered by the states, North American Development Bank, as well as other state specific sources.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Follow this link for a PDF table of New Mexico Water and Wastewater Funding Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/efcnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NM-Water-Wastewater-Funds-2020_draft.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Funding Resources available to New Mexico Water and Wastewater utilities.\">Funding Resources available to New Mexico Water and Wastewater utilities PDF table.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Funding Resources Available to New Mexico Water and Wastewater utilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n[et_pb_section global_module=\"239178\"][\/et_pb_section]\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heather Himmelberger<\/p>\n<p>SW EFC Director<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:heatherh@unm.edu\">heatherh@unm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(505) 681-7437<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>Tucker Colvin<\/p>\n<p>SW EFC Research Scientist<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tcolvin@unm.edu\">tcolvin@unm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(406) 439-3096<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:swefc@unm.edu\" style=\"color: #5b8c85 !important; text-decoration: underline;\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_tabs module_id=&#8221;spanish&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: none;&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Sobre el proyecto&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><center>[et_pb_section global_module=\"239509\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/center><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\"><strong>Cual es el proposito de este proyecto <\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">Uno de los aspectos m\u00e1s importantes de la gesti\u00f3n sostenible de su sistema de agua es la capacidad de financiar rehabilitaciones o reemplazos de activos cuando sea necesario. Hay muchas fuentes de financiamiento estatales y federales disponibles para ayudarlo a satisfacer sus necesidades, pero estos programas pueden o no satisfacer sus necesidades de manera adecuada. Nosotros, en la Universidad de Nuevo M\u00e9xico, con fondos de la Water Foundation, estamos llevando a cabo este estudio para comprender mejor las necesidades y preocupaciones de las comunidades sobre la financiaci\u00f3n del agua potable, incluido lo que funciona y, lo que es m\u00e1s importante, lo que no. Nuestros hallazgos ser\u00e1n compartidos con las legislaturas del estado de Nuevo M\u00e9xico para que sus respuestas puedan ayudar a informar las revisiones necesarias al programa de financiamiento general dentro del Estado de Nuevo M\u00e9xico. Realmente necesitamos su ayuda, a trav\u00e9s de sus respuestas, para obtener la mayor cantidad de informaci\u00f3n posible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">Los resultados de la encuesta, de manera an\u00f3nima, ser\u00e1n analizados y compartidos con la Legislatura del Estado de Nuevo M\u00e9xico y las agencias gubernamentales estatales. El objetivo final del estudio es informar a los tomadores de decisiones y alentarlos a considerar las revisiones necesarias a su gobernanza de los sistemas de agua potable en Nuevo M\u00e9xico para promover la facilidad de recibir subvenciones y pr\u00e9stamos, ayudar a abordar los principales desaf\u00edos y preocupaciones, y facilitar mejor gesti\u00f3n del sistema.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\"><strong>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 deber\u00eda participar en este proyecto?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">Al participar en esta investigaci\u00f3n, contribuir\u00e1 significativamente a los esfuerzos para comprender la financiaci\u00f3n de proyectos de agua y otros aspectos relacionados con el agua potable, con el objetivo final de mejorar la financiaci\u00f3n del agua potable en todo el estado. No se le compensar\u00e1 directamente de ninguna manera por su participaci\u00f3n, aunque tiene nuestro agradecimiento.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\"><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\"><strong>\u00bfPara qu\u00e9 se utilizar\u00e1 la informaci\u00f3n que proporciono?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">Nuestro equipo de profesionales de la investigaci\u00f3n del agua analizar\u00e1 los resultados de la encuesta y la entrevista de seguimiento. Analizaremos los datos en busca de tendencias y correlaciones y compartiremos nuestros datos con legisladores y otros funcionarios gubernamentales. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">\u00bfC\u00f3mo hago la encuesta?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Si es un empleado del sistema de agua potable, esperamos que responda la encuesta a trav\u00e9s del bot\u00f3n a continuaci\u00f3n. Para leer m\u00e1s sobre la encuesta, haga clic en la pesta\u00f1a &#8220;Completa el questionario&#8221; en este sitio web.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[et_pb_section global_module=\"239527\"][\/et_pb_section]\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Completa el questionario&#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">Completa el questionario<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\">[et_pb_section global_module=\"239527\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>S<span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"es\">obre la encuesta<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"tw-menu-btn KTDgic\" jsaction=\"Zbu5ce\" id=\"tw-cst\" aria-label=\"Clear source text\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1-ZiU07DwAhWWQs0KHfM7Ad8QxZgCMAB6BAgCEA0\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"tw-menu-btn-image z1asCe wuXmqc\" title=\"Clear source text\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tw-menu-btn KTDgic\" jsaction=\"Zbu5ce\" id=\"tw-cst\" aria-label=\"Clear source text\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1-ZiU07DwAhWWQs0KHfM7Ad8QxZgCMAB6BAgCEA0\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"tw-menu-btn-image z1asCe wuXmqc\" title=\"Clear source text\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tw-menu-btn KTDgic\" jsaction=\"Zbu5ce\" id=\"tw-cst\" aria-label=\"Clear source text\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1-ZiU07DwAhWWQs0KHfM7Ad8QxZgCMAB6BAgCEA0\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"tw-menu-btn-image z1asCe wuXmqc\" title=\"Clear source text\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tw-menu-btn KTDgic\" jsaction=\"Zbu5ce\" id=\"tw-cst\" aria-label=\"Clear source text\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1-ZiU07DwAhWWQs0KHfM7Ad8QxZgCMAB6BAgCEA0\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"tw-menu-btn-image z1asCe wuXmqc\" title=\"Clear source text\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tw-menu-btn KTDgic\" jsaction=\"Zbu5ce\" id=\"tw-cst\" aria-label=\"Clear source text\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi1-ZiU07DwAhWWQs0KHfM7Ad8QxZgCMAB6BAgCEA0\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"tw-menu-btn-image z1asCe wuXmqc\" title=\"Clear source text\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Probablemente uno de los aspectos m\u00e1s importantes en la administraci\u00f3n sustentable de su sistema de agua es la capacidad de financiar rehabilitaciones o repuestos de activos cuando se requiere. Existen muchas fuentes de financiamiento estatales y federales disponibles, pero estos programas pueden estar o no estar cubriendo sus necesidades de manera adecuada. La Universidad de Nuevo M\u00e9xico, con apoyo financiero de la organizaci\u00f3n \u201cWater Foundation,\u201d est\u00e1 llevando a cabo este estudio para entender mejor las necesidades y preocupaciones de la comunidad acerca del financiamiento de agua potable \u2013 incluyendo lo que s\u00ed est\u00e1 funcionando y a\u00fan m\u00e1s importante, lo que no. Nuestros resultados ser\u00e1n compartidos con la legislatura del estado de Nuevo M\u00e9xico de forma que sus respuestas puedan ayudar a informar las revisiones necesarias al programa general de financiamiento dentro del estado de Nuevo M\u00e9xico. Usted fue seleccionado para participar en este estudio porque est\u00e1 registrado como un contrato de un sistema p\u00fablico de agua potable en Nuevo M\u00e9xico. Posiblemente usted no resultar\u00e1 beneficiado directamente de esta investigaci\u00f3n, pero el conocimiento obtenido nos ayudar\u00e1 a entender mejor las necesidades y el financiamiento del agua potable, y su contribuci\u00f3n ser\u00e1 presentada durante las discusiones sobre pol\u00edticas de agua potable en Nuevo M\u00e9xico.<\/p>\n<p>Si usted est\u00e1 de acuerdo en participar en este estudio, por favor complete la encuesta que aparece debajo. Las preguntas tomar\u00e1n aproximadamente entre 20 y 30 minutos en ser respondidas. <strong><u>Su participaci\u00f3n en este estudio es completamente voluntaria y puede retirarse en cualquier momento. Usted puede omitir cualquier pregunta que escoja.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las respuestas de su encuesta permanecer\u00e1n an\u00f3nimas. Su nombre y el nombre del sistema de agua potable que usted administra permanecer\u00e1n an\u00f3nimos en cualquier reporte que resulte de este estudio. Por favor responda a las preguntas lo mejor que pueda y con la mayor honestidad posible. Sus respuestas son muy importantes para nosotros y ninguna respuesta individual ser\u00e1 asociada con usted o con su sistema de agua en cualquier informaci\u00f3n compartida o publicada.<\/p>\n<p>Al proceder a responder las preguntas de esta encuesta, usted est\u00e1 indicando que ha le\u00eddo y entiende el contexto de este proyecto y est\u00e1 de acuerdo en participar en esta investigaci\u00f3n. Si desea solicitar una copia impresa de esta encuesta, por favor env\u00edenos un correo a <a href=\"mailto:swefc@unm.edu\">swefc@unm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sinceramente,<\/p>\n<p>El equipo de investigaci\u00f3n del \u201cSouthwest Environmental Finance Center\u201d \u2013 SW EFC (Centro de Finanzas Ambientales del Suroeste) &#8212; de UNM y sus afiliados.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Contacta con nosotros&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Si tiene alguna pregunta respecto a esta encuesta, por favor contacte:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heather Himmelberger<\/p>\n<p>Director del SW EFC<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:heatherh@unm.edu\">heatherh@unm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(505) 681-7437<\/p>\n<p>o<\/p>\n<p>Tucker Colvin<\/p>\n<p>Investigador cient\u00edfico del SW EFC<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:tcolvin@unm.edu\">tcolvin@unm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(406) 439-3096<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tribal Water Utility SurveyEnglish \/ Espa\u00f1ol<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><a rel=\"noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ftt0WGTA0To\" class=\"vp-a vp-yt-type vp-modal-click vp-modal-click_shortcode vp-has-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vp-img\" src=\"https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SurveyIntroVideoPicture.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> What is the purpose of this project One of the most important aspects of sustainably managing your water system, is the ability to fund asset rehabilitations or replacements when needed.\u202f There are many state and federal funding sources available to help you meet your needs,\u202fbut these programs may or may not be adequately meeting your needs. We, at the\u202fUniversity of New Mexico, with funding from the Water Foundation, are conducting this study\u202fto better understand communities\u2019 needs and concerns about drinking water\u202ffunding \u2013 including what is working and more importantly, what is not.\u202f\u202fOur findings will be shared with the New Mexico state legislature\u202fso\u202fthat your\u202fanswers can help inform necessary revisions to the overall funding program within the State of New Mexico.\u202f We really need your help, through your responses, to gain as much information as possible.\u202f\u00a0 The survey results, in an anonymous manner, will be analyzed and shared with the New Mexico State Legislature and state government agencies. 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