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2008 Financial & Operating Data for Investor-Owned Water Utilities (Free to NAWC Members, $100 for Non-Members)

Financial Report of investor owned water utilities. Information contained in this report is compiled from the responses of 36 NAWC member companies as part of the 2008 Economic Research Program Survey.

2008 Financial Summary (Free to NAWC Members, $100 for Non-Members)

Financial Summary Data for investor owned water utilities. Information contained in this report is compiled from the responses of 36 NAWC member companies as part of the 2008 Economic Research Program Survey.

May 26, 2011 Email from Councilman Franklin Kramer

Regarding a Food and Water Watch press release.

Keep Focused on What is Important

Grant Chronicle-Tribune editorial

NAWC: Moving Water Forward

Our new brochure.

Calendar of Events -- 2012

NAWC provides a helpful listing of information about upcoming events where water professionals will be gathering.

Case Study: Customer Service

The top priority of our members is making every drop — and every customer — count.

Case Study: Design/Build/Operate

There is tremendous value to be delivered to cities and customers by using one accountable partner.

Case Study: Drinking Water

Tap a private water company for reliable quality and value.

Case Study: Public-Private Partnerships

Working together to deliver life’s most essential element.

Case Study: Wastewater

Cleaning and reusing valuable water resources.

Case Study: Water Operating Services

Municipal Water Systems: Getting by with a little help from their friends.

NAWC Associate Members 2011

A list of our associate members for 2011.

Twenty Benefits, Strengths and Offerings of Private Water Service Providers

January 2010

The Truth about Private Water Service Providers

Private Water Service Providers

NAWC 2011 Application for Associate Membership

Private Water Service Providers Quick Facts

A brief factsheet about private water service providers.

Public-Private Partnership Agencies: A Global Perspective

A paper from the Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects at Stanford University.

Commentary: Stewards of the Water Industry

A commentary by Eric W. Thornburg, President and CEO of Connecticut Water Service and 2011 President of the National Association of Water Companies.

Mayor’s Guide to Water and Wastewater Partnership Service Agreements: Terms and Conditions

A guide from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Urban Water Council.

Water Box Illustration

A flowchart illustrating the "Water Box".

Establishing Public-Private Partnerships for Water and Wastewater Systems: A Blueprint for Success

A guide from the Water Partnership Council, 2005.

An Evaluation of Public-Private Partnerships for Water and Wastewater Systems: June 2005

A report from the Water Partnership Council, 2005.

CIPAC Recommendations and Proposed Strategic Plan: Water Sector

A 2008 report from the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council.

NAWC Sourcebook of Regulatory Techniques for Water Utilities-2006 (Free for NAWC Members & Commissions, $100 for Non-Members)

This material is only available on CD. Please click through to place an order.

The Essential Business of Water-2008 (Free for NAWC Members & Commissions, $50 for Non-Members)

This material is available on CD. Please click through to place an order.

Water: Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Sector-Specific Plan as input to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan

The 2007 Water Sector-Specific Plan.

The Benefits of Private Investment in Infrastructure

A summary of private infrastructure investment benefits by Sphere Consulting.

CIPAC Roadmap to a Secure and Resilient Water Sector

A Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council report from October 2009.

WSCC Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Water Sector

A March 2008 report from the Water Sector Coordinating Council Cyber Security Working Group.

WSCC Strategic Roadmap

An October 2008 report from the Water Sector Coordinating Council.

Sustainable Water Systems: Step One - Redefining the Nation's Infrastructure Challenge

A Report of the Aspen Institute’s Dialogue on Sustainable Water Infrastructure in the U.S.

Case Study: Conservation and Sustainability

We are Making a Difference for the Environment.

Case Study: Water Reuse

More for the price of one: Making the most of existing water supplies.

Contaminant Regulation Process

Economic Impact of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Investment

A factsheet about water and wastewater infrastructure investment.

Exempt Facility Bonds for Water and Sewage Infrastructure

A factsheet about exempt facility bonds for water and sewage infrastructure.

June 8, 2009 Letter to Sen. Harry Reid

Thanking Sen. Reid for his sponsorship of the Water Adaptation, Technology, Education and Research Act.

Valuing a Water Utility ($150)

The 2006 edition of Valuing a Water Utility is a nuts and bolts workbook that provides a guide to determining the worth of a water company.

The Economic Value of Water Utility Services: A Survey of Theory, Methods and Applications ($150)

Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure

Liquid Assets is a public media/outreach initiative that seeks to inform the nation about the critical role that our water infrastructure plays in protecting public health and promoting economic prosperity.

2010 Staff Water Policy Forum

The 2010 NAWC Commission Staff Water Policy Forum was held on December 1, 2010 through December 3, 2010, in Sarasota, Florida.

Support Action to Prevent Tax Increases on Dividends

A short NAWC-produced factsheet about water utility dividends.

April 30, 2008 Letter to Sen. Harry Reid

Thanking Sen. Reid for his sponsorship of the Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act.

Dividend Reinvestment Plans: Legislative History of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (H.R. 4242, 97th Congress; Public Law 97-34)

Quick Facts on U.S. Water Public-Private Partnerships

A factsheet about Public-Private Partnerships in the U.S. water industry.

January 28, 2010 Letter to Congress

Statement of the National Association of Water Companies Before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Oversight Hearing on Federal Drinking Water Programs

State Revolving Loan Funds

Achieving Compliance with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act: It’s Our Job

2010 NAWC Water Policy Forum

The 2010 Water Policy Forum is the 14th annual discussion forum held by NAWC.

NARUC: Resolution Supporting Consideration of Regulatory Policies Deemed as “Best Practices”

NAWC Acquisition Adjustment Survey 2010

NAWC Construction Work in Progress Survey 2010

NAWC Water Rate Decoupling Mechanisms Survey

NAWC Pass-Through Adjustments Survey 2010

NAWC Rate Consolidation Survey 2010

NAWC Regulatory Practices Contact List 2011

NAWC Mediation and Settlement Procedures Survey 2010

NAWC Test Year Survey 2010

NAWC Defined Timeframes for Rate Cases Survey 2010

CIPAC All-Hazard Consequence Management Planning for the Water Sector

A 2009 report from the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council.

Water Resource Technologies

A presentation by American Water at the National Drinking Water Symposium, October 2, 2007.

Benefits of Investment in Water Infrastructure

A fact sheet from Water Is Your Business.

EPA: Gaining Operational and Managerial Efficiencies Through Water System Partnerships

NAWC Key Policy Recommendations: February 2011

NAWC in Energy Digital

Energy Digital showcased NAWC in its August issue online.

Case Study: Biosolids

Making beneficial use of waste - a story of innovation.

2011 NAWC Water Policy Forum

The 2011 Water Policy Forum is the 15th annual Commissioners forum held by NAWC.

The Energy-Water Nexus: Vicious Cycle or Integrated Solution?

Letter about Renewable Energy Tax Credits

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