Environmental Finance Center Network

In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts Anthony Craven and Eric Williams are joined by Bill Moody of the Mississippi Department of Health’s Water Division and David DeWitt of Taylor Power Systems. Together, they share practical guidance for water utilities on maintaining regulatory compliance and responding effectively during emergencies. Drawing on real-world experience, the conversation focuses on severe weather events, prolonged power outages, and steps utilities can take to prepare, respond, and recover while continuing to protect public health.

Severe weather events, natural disasters, and power outages pose serious challenges for wastewater public utilities, yet essential services must continue when communities need them most. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts Anthony Craven, Jason Barrett, and Eric Williams sit down with Mr. David DeWitt of Taylor Power Systems to explore how wastewater utilities can prepare for emergencies and maintain safe, reliable operations during crises.
Drawing from his experience in designing generator systems for wastewater and water utility facilities, DeWitt emphasizes that emergency power planning is essential for utility resilience. The conversation covers key considerations for backup power systems, including generator sizing, fuel selection, load planning, routine testing, and long‑term reliability. Together, they discuss how planning and thoughtful design can help utilities respond effectively to hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, winter storms, and other severe weather events.
This episode also highlights the operational, financial, and public health implications of power loss at wastewater facilities and why investing in preparedness before disaster strikes can save time, money, and environmental harm. Whether you are a utility manager, operator, engineer, or local decision‑maker, this discussion offers practical insights into building resilient wastewater systems that protect communities and the environment when emergencies occur.

Join Brian Bohnsack, Tyler Cotner and John Colcazier from the Wichita State University EFC as they share their experiences working with wastewater and water boards and some of the most common issues they have encountered.

This podcast outlines how to frame the funding challenges, how to understand the Funding Landscape, ways to identify funding sources for you utility, the best ways to stay organized, how to manage multiple funding sources, and how Technical Assistance can help. Hosted by Wichita State University EFC Program Manager Analisa Munhall, with Anna Archer, who is also a WSU EFC Project Manager.

This episode explores how the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement has evolved since its inception. The conversation breaks down pollution diets and nutrient reduction goals, highlights effective stormwater best management practices, and discusses workforce development programs that are helping small communities move from regulatory compliance to community-focused action that protects local waters and builds long-term capacity.
Hosted by Danish Kumar, Program Manager at the University of Maryland EFC, with special guest David Wood, Executive Director, Chesapeake Stormwater Network