American Water Works Association Financial Management for Water Utilities - AWWA Guide

Financial Management for Water Utilities by the American Water Works Association delivers comprehensive guidance on sound accounting and finance practices essential for private and governmental water utility operations. This resource equips financial staff, managers, and executives with practical knowledge across water utility management, standardized accounting and reporting methods, financial projections, budgeting strategies, rate and revenue structures, operating and maintenance expense management, asset and liability handling, tax considerations, and capital improvement planning. Whether you manage a small municipal utility or large water system, this book provides the principles and procedures needed to ensure financial stability, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource allocation. Ideal for utility professionals seeking to strengthen financial controls and operational decision-making.