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AWWA ACE65297

  • Measuring Affordability
  • Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 06/01/2007
  • Publisher: AWWA

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This powerpoint presentation begins by defining the term "affordability" as: relative to income and expenses;implies some quantity of water;individual customer, not utility's financial capacity;single-family residential; andwater and sewer. Reasons for measuring affordability include: to understand the scope of the issue;to define appropriate solutions; and, toevaluate affordability programs. Some common methods and their drawbacks are outlined, including: Method #1 - Late payments & shut-offs; Method #2 - Average Bill:Median Income Ratio; Method #3 -bill simulation. A hypothetical example is presented including measurement and proposed approach.

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