2006 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey Preliminary Results and Industry Trends

Author: Brandt, Peiffer A.

Source: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC 2006: Session 71 through Session 80 , pp. 5884-5887(4)

Publisher: Water Environment Federation

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Abstract:

Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (RFC), in conjunction with the American Water Works Association (AWWA), conducts a biennial water and wastewater rate survey (Survey). There are a number of preliminary findings from the Survey, including: <list list-type="bullet"> <list-item>

Water and wastewater rates increased at about the same pace as inflation between 2004 and 2006, which is different from previous surveys which have found rates increasing faster than inflation;</list-item> <list-item>

Medium-sized utilities continue to have the lowest water and wastewater rates; and</list-item> <list-item>

Utilities in the Northeast and South have the highest residential water and wastewater charges, while utilities in the Midwest have the lowest water and wastewater charges.</list-item> </list>

While these findings may change slightly as the survey results are finalized, we would not expect major changes. However, there is not guarantee that they will change materially.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864706783775621

Publication date: 2006-01-01

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