AWWA M1

Water rate structures continue to evolve to reflect changing utility and community objectives, regarding water availability, cost of service, revenue, conservation, affordability, and other considerations.

This AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practices will help financial managers, water policymakers, and rate analysts consider all relevant factors when evaluating and selecting water rates, charges, and pricing policies.

The manual contains seven sections:
1. Overview of cost-based water utility rate making
2. Revenue requirements
3. Cost allocation
4. Rate design
5. Other rate issues
6. Capacity and development charges
7. Implementation issues

New in the Sixth Edition

• The emergence of a new rate-design approach: water-budget rates
• All chapters updated to reflect current practices
• New organization of material
• Expanded chapters on system development charges, fire protection, and wholesale rates