Behind the Scenes of Water Systems in Rural Communities

Small Talk with Communities Unlimited

Ever wondered how water systems in rural communities work, or more importantly, who makes it work? Stride into the world of Tammy McKeon, Lucas Guinne, and Bradley Pittman, from the Oklahoma Environmental team at Communities Unlimited, where they unravel their work on water and wastewater projects. Their tools of choice? The Technical Managerial Financial Assessment tool, board training efforts, and good old trust-building with communities they work with.
Dive into the nitty-gritty of financial, managerial, and technical support for water systems. How does the TMF Assessment Tool guide small systems to identify and tackle issues? How do the environmental team members foster trust, navigate varied cost structures of water systems, and make sense of financial record keeping and chemical costs of lab testing? We've got these questions covered and more, offering vital insights and practical knowledge.
Now, how about a little sneak peek into the work with tribal nations of northeast Oklahoma? Here, trust-building takes center stage, along with the power of networking and strong relationships. As we gear up for National Water Quality Month, we also tease the upcoming episode where we further explore what water quality entails. So buckle up for an enlightening journey through water systems and the passionate folks behind them.

Chapter

1. Behind the Scenes of Water Systems in Rural Communities (00:00:00)

2. Supporting Rural Water Systems (00:00:03)

3. Supporting and Funding Water Systems (00:04:03)

4. Building Trust in Water Systems (00:13:03)

5. Building Trust and Networking in Oklahoma (00:24:35)