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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 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: Benchmarking Rates and Financial Health for Small Water Systems in the United States

WEBINAR: Benchmarking Rates and Financial Health for Small Water Systems in the United States

by Francine | Jul 8, 2013 | Rates

Date: August 15, 2013 Time: 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time / 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon Pacific Daylight Time Instructor: David Tucker This one-hour, interactive webinar will offer participants information about financial sustainability metrics for small water systems...
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