Water 2050: The Value of Regionalization or Consolidation of Water and Wastewater Services
A Water 2050 Webinar: The One Water Governance Strategic Implementation Team
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Objectives
- Explore various regionalization and consolidation strategies and evaluate which approaches are most likely to deliver an optimal outcome.
- Identify the types of data stakeholders must gather and analyze to support and justify this approach.
- Compare different approaches to regionalization and consolidation, including financial impacts, policy and regulatory drivers, and triple bottom line benefits.
- Understand the elements of an implementation plan and activity flow-chart.
Expert Panel
Discussion Moderator: Katie Richardson, Office Director and Associate, TY Lin
Tad Bohannon, Chief Executive Officer, Central Arkansas Water
John Young, Former President and Chief Operating Officer, American Water Service Company
Bill Teichmiller, CEO, EJ Water Cooperative
Description
Water and wastewater utilities are facing increased operational and financial pressures. Regionalization or consolidation of water and wastewater utility services can help certain communities leverage economies of scale and improve service delivery. If your utility or region is considering regionalization or consolidation, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to learn from seasoned and skilled practitioners. Find out what it takes to successfully implement water and wastewater utility regionalization or consolidation and explore different opportunities or solutions available to support your efforts.
While utility consolidation can be a powerful strategy, it is inherently complex and may be difficult to implement. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution—regionalization or consolidation must deliver clear, measurable benefits that outweigh the costs. Decision-makers need a well-defined value proposition to justify pursuing this path.
Discussion topics will include: various approaches to regionalization and consolidation, the financial impacts, policy and regulatory drivers, and how to work towards triple bottom line benefits. In addition, case study assessments and value statements (for recommended operational efficiencies) will be reviewed, as well as an implementation plan and activity flow-chart. Stakeholder engagement guidelines and considerations will also be discussed.
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