by Shannon Pepper | Mar 14, 2025 | Affordability, Financial Management
Affordability: A multifaceted issue Everybody needs water to ensure their health and well-being. The majority of people in this country receive water from a central system of some type and size and these systems require funding to provide the service. Increasingly,...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 13, 2025 | Affordability, Financial Management
In January 2025, the Environmental Advisory Board (EFAB) published “Advancing Water Affordability Nationwide: A Framework for Action,” a detailed report on the current state of water affordability in the U.S. The full report is 103 pages, and can be accessed...
by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 27, 2022 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Rates
Rates are the primary way that water systems generate revenue. In this webinar, you will learn about several types of rate structures and how they align with different water system priorities such as full cost recovery and promoting conservation. You will also see how...
by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 26, 2022 | Rates
As demographic and economic patterns shift, utilities not only face a challenge providing clean and safe water services, but also must grapple with how to price their services affordably. In this 90-minute webinar recording, experts from the Environmental Finance...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 5, 2022 | Affordability, Communications and Outreach
The impact of utility rates on community members is a challenge that water and wastewater utilities across the nation face. It is especially challenging for small systems. Join the Environmental Finance Centers from Wichita State University, University of New...
