AWWA ACE65297

This powerpoint presentation begins by defining the term "affordability" as: relative to income and expenses; implies some quantity of water; individual customer, not utility's financial capacity; single-family residential; and water and sewer. Reasons for measuring affordability include: to understand the scope of the issue; to define appropriate solutions; and, to evaluate affordability programs. Some common methods and their drawbacks are outlined, including: Method #1 - Late payments & shut-offs; Method #2 - Average Bill:Median Income Ratio; Method #3 - bill simulation. A hypothetical example is presented including measurement and proposed approach.