Formulate Great Rates: The Guide to Conducting a Rate Study for a Water System

A guide to developing a fair and equitable rate structure in a small drinking water or wastewater system. Walks users step-by-step through various worksheets in a process to calculate rates. Detailed instructions (including calculations) are provided for each worksheet, which can be completed by hand with worksheets provided in the guide or on electronic versions (Excel spreadsheets) of the worksheets. Also provides guidance on financial management of a system related to rates as a system's income stream. Download the guide for free at rcap.org/rateguide