Water Affordability Programs

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Reports a comprehensive survey of affordability rates/programs now being offered by U.S. water utilities. Provides both case studies and an evaluation of the rates/programs against a set of criteria for measuring the viability and value of such efforts. Published in 1998.

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#90732

12/01/1998

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Water Affordability Programs

Abstract

Resources

Water Affordability Programs

Customer Assistance Programs for Multi-Family Residential and Other Hard-to-Reach Customers

Best Practices in Customer Payment Assistance Programs

Cost Allocation and Rate Design for Water Utilities

Feasibility and Applicability of Emerging Utility-Led Innovations in Addressing Affordability

Developing Strategic Consumer Messaging for Microplastics in Drinking Water Supplies

Development of a Community-Based Lead Risk and Mitigation Model

Leading Water Utility Innovation