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Promoting Water Affordability and Collaboration
Addressing the Aging Water Infrastructure Issue for Water Wastewater Storm Reuse with the
Water Finance Research Foundation
Addressing the Aging Water Infrastructure Issue for Water Wastewater Storm Reuse with the
Water Finance Research Foundation
Water Finance Research Foundation was founded in 2010 by a group of water finance managers who recognized the need for a volunteer organization dedicated to bridging the gap between water infrastructure planning, funding and affordability. Since then, we have grown into a nonprofit supporting water infrastructure asset management best practices integrated with utility financial management.
Our volunteer e-team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the water industry. Research projects utilize next generation talent providing both mentorship and hands on experience working with other volunteer experts in infrastructure, technology and finance.
We are proud to support and collaborate with a variety of national organizations to provide the best possible support to the water industry. From water infrastructure asset management training to encouraging participation in new research, our collaborative partners help us extend our reach and impact striving for water affordability and sustainability.
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Water Finance Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization. A network of connected and passionate professionals to Elevate and Empower Water in Our Communities. We invite you to share 2-10% of your time, energy and expertise in an area of water which feeds your passion - serving in a way which works for your circumstances and where you feel you can make a difference!
There are many ways to get involved with the goals of the Water Finance Research Foundation, such as volunteering and e-collaborating, and providing new research ideas. Please visit our Campaigns page for more ideas like improving the Drinking Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Infrastructure Grades:
Solutions that Work
Triple the amount of annual appropriations to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program and fully fund the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development programs.
Utilities should implement asset management programs, tools, and techniques to evaluate asset condition and risk, and to prioritize capital and O&M decisions; states should provide funding, training, and technical assistance for asset management programs.
Increase utilities’ resilience by integrating smart water technologies such as machine learning software and real time data sensors into drinking water infrastructure systems.
Eliminate the state cap on private activity bonds for water infrastructure projects to bring an estimated $6 billion to $7 billion annually in new private financing.
Increase federal and local support to find, train, and retain the next generation of the drinking water sector workforce to help offset the large number of expected retirements.
Utilities need to conduct revenue forecasting models to determine the necessary rate revenues that reflect the true cost of water that is needed to provide safe, reliable drinking water and more resilient infrastructure.
Develop and fund affordability programs to ensure that low-income and vulnerable communities do not bear a disproportionate burden of rate increases.
Support voluntary partnerships for small community water systems in need.
https://infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/drinking-water-infrastructure/
Communicate the value and benefit of our water infrastructure to your communities!
Water Finance Research Foundation offers a variety of services, including research engagement, education and training. Please visit our Campaign page for more information on places and ways to serve!
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