Institutional Alternatives for Small Water Systems

Abstract

Provides guidance to legislators, planners, county officials, and public interest groups concerned with public water supplies on the topics of (1) the status and problems of small water systems, (2) sources of financing, (3) proliferation of small water systems, (4) national experiences on the uses of various institutional alternatives, and (5) regulatory agencies' assistance. Published in 1986.

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Institutional Alternatives for Small Water Systems

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03/01/1987

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Institutional Alternatives for Small Water Systems

Abstract

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Institutional Alternatives for Small Water Systems

Assessing Customer Preferences and Willingness to Pay: A Handbook for Water Utilities

Implementing Ecosystem Service and Natural and Social Capital Accounting Approaches

Customer Assistance Programs for Multi-Family Residential and Other Hard-to-Reach Customers

Developing Strategic Consumer Messaging for Microplastics in Drinking Water Supplies

Feasibility and Applicability of Emerging Utility-Led Innovations in Addressing Affordability

Development of a Community-Based Lead Risk and Mitigation Model

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important