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Key Financial Indicators for Water and Wastewater Systems: Days of Cash on Hand

Key Financial Indicators for Water and Wastewater Systems: Days of Cash on Hand

by Glenn Barnes | Jun 24, 2015 | Financial Management

In previous posts, we outlined how to use the financial statements of a water or wastewater system to calculate the key financial indicators of operating ratio (a measure of self-sufficiency) and debt service coverage ratio (a measure of a system’s ability to pay its...
Key Financial Indicators for Water and Wastewater Systems: Days of Cash on Hand

Key Financial Indicators for Water and Wastewater Systems: Operating Ratio

by UNCEFC | Mar 6, 2015 | Financial Management

In previous posts, we have discussed where to find data to help water and wastewater systems make smart financial and managerial decisions. Another vital data source for any water and wastewater system is its own financial statements, from which systems can...
What Does Santa Claus Charge for Water and Wastewater Service?

What Does Santa Claus Charge for Water and Wastewater Service?

by Stacey Berahzer | Dec 10, 2014 | Financial Management, Rates

The call came in on a December morning several years ago. When I saw the caller ID said “Santa Claus” I decided not to answer the phone. My thought was “seriously, what will these telemarketers think of next?!?” Later that morning, I noticed that caller had left a...
New Video Series on Financial Topics for Water Utilities, their Boards, and Funders

New Video Series on Financial Topics for Water Utilities, their Boards, and Funders

by Lexi Kay | Oct 16, 2014 | Financial Management, Rates, Utility Management

Water utility governing boards serve a critical role in ensuring the provision of clean, safe drinking water. Governing boards are tasked with making important and complex decisions in line with the utility’s mission, and they ultimately serve to keep water utilities...
New Tool Helps Utilities Assess the Affordability of Water and Wastewater Service

New Tool Helps Utilities Assess the Affordability of Water and Wastewater Service

by UNCEFC | Sep 10, 2014 | Affordability, Financial Management, Rates

When the five small water systems in Hampton County, South Carolina decided to band together to create the Lowcountry Regional Water System (LRWS), they, like many other small water systems across the country, faced a number of managerial and financial obstacles....
Webinar: Water & Sewer Rates Analysis Tool

Webinar: Water & Sewer Rates Analysis Tool

by Francine | Feb 17, 2014 | Financial Management

Location: Online – your computer Cost: FREE! Date: 2/26/14 Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST Does your system charge your customers the correct amount for water?  This webinar helped systems answer this question by demonstrating the...
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