| Title | Developing a New Framework for Community Affordability of Clean Water Services |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | NAPA) NAcademy of |
| Date Published | 10/2017 |
| Abstract | The Senate Appropriations Committee, in a committee report on FY 2016 legislative language, directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) to conduct an independent study to create a definition of, and framework for, community affordability of clean water.Over the past several years, the government’s ability to provide affordable clean water services to communities and individuals has reached a critical juncture. Aging infrastructure, regulatory obligations and rising costs, and increasing economic segmentation in the United States have adversely affected both water utilities and the low-income customers who use are most vulnerable to water rate increases. The delivery of clean, affordable water requires collaboration across levels of government and the public and private sectors, given the fragmented nature of water governance in this country. Despite the complexity of these issues, numerous creative and innovative solutions have been implemented across the country and provide opportunities to optimize and revolutionize water service delivery operations in the coming years. |
| URL | https://affordablewater.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NAPA_EPA_FINAL_REPORT_110117.pdf |
MIT ENHANCING WATER AFFORDABILITY PROJECT