Water Research Foundation Releases Benchmarking Tool
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) released a tool to help water and wastewater utilities develop and implement the 10 key attributes for effective utility management (EUM).
WRF sponsored project #4313, Performance Benchmarking for Effectively Managed Water Utilities, to provide a practical tool to water and wastewater utilities to conduct assessments and strategically develop key organizational attributes to meet specific goals. The tool builds on recommendations presented in Effective Utility Management: A Primer for Water and Wastewater Utilities (U.S. EPA, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, American Public Works Assn., American Water Works Assn., National Association of Clean Water Agencies, National Association of Water Companies, Water Environment Foundation 2008).
“The Water Research Foundation recognized that water utilities were compelled to work towards more Effective Utility Management, but could benefit from detailed guidance on the implementation of more sustainable methods of operation,” said Robert Renner, executive director of WRF. “Project resources provide utilities direction as to the important practice areas that can support effective utility management and a structured process to track performance.”
The resources include an Excel-based tracking tool, user guide for the tool and guidance document that can help utilities meet EUM goals. All resources are free and accessible to the general public. Additionally, a free webcast presenting the project results and resources will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 3 to 4 p.m. (ET).
Source: Water Research Foundation