In many parts of the upper Midwest, the transition from winter to spring foreshadows the threat of floodwaters. Flooding and other natural disasters can completely debilitate municipal water and wastewater utilities. That’s why it’s prudent for utilities to participate in an intrastate network called a “WARN” to help each other respond to, or recover from … Read more
It’s time again to collect information for the annual North Central Utility Rate Survey. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region. Two unique reports are prepared based on community population. One is for communities with populations of 1,000 to 4,999 and Regional/Rural Water Systems. The … Read more
Data collected as part of the 2012 Annual North Central Utility Rate Survey was not limited to just utility billing rates, but included a range of topics, based on suggestions from previous rate survey participants, AE2S staff members, and clients. The results of our regional survey show that the top Water and Wastewater Utility concerns … Read more
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its fifth and final report in its Failure to Act series, called “The Impact of Current Infrastructure Investment on America’s Economic Future.” The report warns that the U.S. needs to invest an additional $1.57 billion per year in infrastructure between now and 2020, or the nation … Read more
Watch for a special Legislative Update edition of The Source in early March. The special edition will cover several hot topics, including property tax bills in the North Dakota legislature. You’ll also find out how residents may be able to save money on their property tax bills by taking advantage of the Homestead Tax Credit. … Read more
There are many potential objectives for your community to complete a Rate Study. The most basic reason is to maintain financial viability for your system now and into the future. The information developed throughout the study analysis and from financial modeling tools developed for the study can be used both to help guide long-term strategic … Read more