AWWA ACE65297

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.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

06/01/2007

Number of Pages:

21

File Size:

1 file , 2.3 MB