Adapting to change: Water utility financial practices in the early twenty-first century

摘要

Today's water and wastewater utility managers face a host of financial challenges beyond their control. From the recent economic recession to the health of financial markets, aging infrastructure, and a changing climate, complex issues threaten utilities' financial health. Many water utilities are responding to address these challenges. This article examines the major financial challenges facing water utilities and reviews the current state of the US water sector's financial management practices with the intention of strengthening policymakers' understanding of the drivers and effects of the various available financial mechanisms.