An analysis of the ability of Virginia's water systems to finance system improvements
Abstract
The Safe Drinking Water Act and its 1986 Amendments
are expected to result in increasing costs for water
systems. The ability of systems to finance the required
improvements is examined. The financial needs of water
systems are examined to determine if needs vary by system
ownership or system size.
Increased water rates are expected as a result of financing system improvements. The increase in rates is predicted, and the effect of increased rates on low-income households is examined.
The study concluded that the problem facing Virginia's water systems is not an inability to finance system improvements. The increased rates expected as a result may, however, impose hardships on low-income households.
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