AWWA Webcast addresses rate setting in tough economy.

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On May 13, AWWA will host Setting Rates in a Tough Economy webcast, where experts in rate-setting will teach participants about key technical and political issues associated with establishing rates in current environment. Topics will include importance of establishing overall capital planning and rate-setting process, effectively using reserve funds and determining minimum reserve levels, and technical steps or components of establishing cost-based rates.



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Setting Rates in a Tough Economy - An AWWA Webcast



(DENVER, CO) - On Wednesday, May 13, AWWA will host the Setting Rates in a Tough Economy webcast. Determining rates even in a healthy economic climate is challenging, and industry professionals need to stay current on rate-setting practices, tips and techniques to stay ahead of the curve. Experts in rate-setting will teach webcast participants about the key technical and political issues associated with establishing rates in the current environment.

Topics will include the importance of establishing an overall capital planning and rate-setting process, effectively using reserve funds and determining minimum reserve levels, and technical steps or components of establishing cost-based rates.

Webcast presenters include:

Chris Woodcock, President, Woodcock & Associates, Inc.

Peter Wallers, President, Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

For more information on webcasts and registration details, go to http://www.awwa.org/Education/webcasts.

AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.

Contact: Deirdre Mueller

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