A Decade of Wastewater Industry Trends: 2000-2010 Rate Survey Results

Author: Craley, Rocky

Source: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC 2011: Session 111 through Session 113 , pp. 7115-7124(10)

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. This study presents a comparative analysis of results from the 2000 and 2010 surveys to highlight some trends within the industry over the past decade. There are a number of preliminary findings from the survey, including:<list list-type="bullet"><list-item>

Population and accounts served have similarly increased over the study period;</list-item><list-item>

Treated flow per capita has declined over the study period; </list-item><list-item>

Average annual capital needs have doubled for most utilities; </list-item><list-item>

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

Rates have increased faster than inflation.</list-item></list>

Keywords: Wastewater; Rates; Charges; Financial; Survey; Data

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864711802793704

Publication date: 2011-01-01

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