AWWA ACE70550

This is a powerpoint presentation of the 2009 AWWA State of the Industry Report. Objectives included: to develop high value insights regarding the key issuesfacing the water industry; to identify issues of importance not being adequatelyaddressed to raise awareness and bring higher industrypriority;to identify and track important industry trends on an on-goingbasis for emerging critical issues andutility capital spending. Methodology included: over 12,000 AWWA members were invited toparticipate;2,200 water professionals completed the survey; experienced sample of industry professionals;54% have over 20 years experience in the waterindustry; respondents first rated overall industry soundness includingcurrent soundness andexpected soundness 5 years in the future; and, respondents were asked to describe issues thatare facing the industry in the next 1-2 years,facing the industry in the next 3-5 years; and, issues that areinadequately addressed. Key findings are presented for: business factors; infrastructure; source water issues; workforce; security; regulations; U.S. perceptions; and, Canadian perceptions. The Utility and Service Provider Economic Survey is presented and key objectives were to: understand the opinions of U.S. utility and serviceprovider members regarding the effects of the recenteconomic turmoil and political changes on theircurrent operations and plans for the future, bothlocally and nationally; and,establish benchmarks for monitoring trends linked tochanges in the economic and political environment. Methodology included:4,439 AWWA utility members from the U.S. were invitedto participate in this online survey in December, 2008, with400 completing the entire survey; and,805 AWWA service provider members from across theU.S. were invited to participate in this survey in March, with95 completing the survey and 95 completing most or all ofthe survey.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

11/01/2009

Number of Pages:

42

File Size:

1 file , 1.2 MB