Navigating Water Infrastructure Funding Programs for Small Water Systems

Complimentary Workshop Training – Designed just for Small Systems!

The objective of the workshop is to provide financial tools to ensure systems delivers safe, reliable water in a financially sustainable way.

Topics include:

· Rate setting

· Capital planning

· Controlling costs 

· Available loans and grants 

Information will be shared in lecture format, through interactive exercises, sharing of case examples, and by soliciting and answering participant system-specific questions and scenarios. 

Why should you attend this FREE Workshop for Small Systems?

There are several federal and state programs that provide financing for water infrastructure projects. However, the process for securing even loan funds is often highly competitive. This workshop will provide participants with descriptions of individual financing programs and how they may interact with each other. Speakers will include persons involved in administering the programs in the state.

Participants will receive basic information on best management practices such as asset management, rate setting, and financial benchmarking which could enhance your system’s funding application.

Who Should Attend?

· Water System Operators

· Utility Managers

· Governing body of a small system (i.e. City Council members, Water Board members)

· City or Utility Administrative Staff (i.e.  clerks, treasurers, city or town managers, and finance officers.