AWWA ACE68575

This powerpoint presentation states that, in light of the fact of infrastructure rehabilitation costs, a strong and strategic financial plan is the cornerstone of a utility's long term sustainability. It presents a Financial Planning Framework, statistics from a National Rate Survey, and Residential Charge Trends. Presentation conclusions indicate the following: municipal water utilities are businesses owned by the citizens of that municipality - managers must create shareholder value; water utilities require significant investment in capital assets to generate revenue; and, coordinated strategic business planning, asset management, and financial planning will provide the foundation for success. Includes table, figures.