Setting Effective Rates & Accessing Funding - Small Systems Workshop

WHEN: July 27 - 28, 2021; 9:00 AM to 12:OO PM CT

WHERE: ONLINE - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT OR FOR MORE DETAILS

COST: FREE

The learning objectives in this workshop will cover assessing revenue requirements, identifying a community’s financial priorities, building rates that fit the situation, how to apply for USDA funding, and where to go for additional assistance after the workshop.

Agenda/Lessons Covered:

Session 1 - Setting Effective Rates for Small Systems (3 hours of professional credit available) • Assessing Your System • Your Community Priorities • Identifying your core financial objectives, evaluating your customer base, and where to find information on your customers and your community • Building Rates that Fit Your Situation and Objectives This workshop is part of a special workshop series made possible through the collaboration of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Partnership for Safe Water. Workshop participants will learn how to assess revenue requirements, identify the community’s financial priorities, and build rates that fit your situation and objectives. All participants receive dedicated, follow-up technical assistance and helpful documents from AWWA.

Session 2 - Optimization and Accessing Funding (3 hours of professional credit available) • Overview of the AWWA Partnership for Safe Water Programs • How to conduct a self-assessment in order to optimize your operations • General Management/Administration, Finance, Asset Management, Source Water Protection and Distribution System Operations. • How to apply for low interest funding through the USDA. (a representative from your local USDA office will present this information and answer any questions you may have)

Please note: this workshop is intended for small water utility systems located within the state of Iowa, made possible through a Small Systems collaboration of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Partnership for Safe Water.