Description: Water systems obtain their revenue from rates and fees they charge their customers. It is very important that the rates reflect the goals of the community, generate the necessary revenue, and are fair and equitable. Rate setting is more art than science because there are many ways to generate the needed income. Participants will learn the goals underlying rates, basic rate structures, and information needed to determine how much revenue should be generated.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the 4 goals possible with rate setting

•  Understand the need to prioritize goals

• Identify different types of rates structures

• Identify considerations with each type of rate structure

• Understand information needed to determine the amount of revenue needed

• Identify tools and resources to help with rate setting

Presenter: Heather Himmelberger, Director, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons

• Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks

• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems

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