National Environmental Services Center (NESC)

Free technical assistance center supporting small community drinking water and wastewater system operators with training and reference materials.

NESC, based at West Virginia University, provides free technical assistance on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater issues for small communities. Services include a phone hotline staffed by engineers, printed and digital reference materials, and referrals to state and federal programs. The center's publications cover every major topic in small system operations and compliance. Small Pennsylvania water and sewer systems can call NESC for help understanding regulations, troubleshooting operations, or finding funding. The center publishes newsletters (On Tap for drinking water, Pipeline for wastewater) that are mailed free to operators and community officials. NESC is particularly valuable for volunteer water boards.